Top Loaders don't smell because the smell usually comes from the water trap in the door in a Front Loader, which is why its important to always leave the door open after washes, and clean the water trap regularly.
Vinegar isn't just for smelly washing machines or laundry. Its good because it breaks down the soaps which can leave clothes wrinkly and starchy. So clothes end up being softer and brighter too.
I love my laundry/lingerie bags, I use them for many things that I think need that extra protection in the wash. I find baby handknits are washed better put in them on a delicate cycle than what I could do by hand washing.
Q: Where is the best place to buy Bicarb in bulk? Can only seem to find the small packets here. Would like to stock up and have a tub of the stuff in the laundry.
I can get 1kg boxes from my coles and 2 of them fit nicely in my ice cream container. But you can buy it in bulk from pool chemical supply stores. From what I've seen its not cheaper it still works out the same as supermarket prices its just in bulk. I'm hoping when CostCo comes out they'll sell it in bulk
Wow, can't beelive there is a thread for washing / machines! lol
I have a clothes hamper at the back door and put everything into that. Once that is full I take it to the laundry outside and sort through whats already in the 2nd hamper (kept in the laundry) and the inside one. ie this arvo I am washing all the red/pink/orange clothing.
I wash my loads in darks, whites/very light coloured clothing, blues/greens and red/pink/orange, towels incl tea towels etc, sheets, Dh work clothes (he is a builder) and stuff that has been soaking for a day or two in my fav soaker - Napisan!
I normally use fabric conditioner but have used vinegar and it is fantastic. I think I used too much as 2L went so fast! I probby used 1/3 cup per wash. EeeK!!!
my washer is a Maytag and has a mechanical pump and I notice if I leave the lid shut it smells so i leave it open when not in use. My last washer had an electric pump and never smely as the pump would suck the last droplet of water out. Maybe that is why some smell??????? Just a thought!
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