New DUO laundry powder strength ... Does it NOT seem that concentrate to you ?

[Bathsheba]

I just add them as i do each wash... I don't need to add them to my DH's business shirts load because they don't get very dirty... mainly add it to the kids loads that are heavily soiled.

Also the OMO used to come in big buckets ... I store the powder in that so it's moisture proof... important when you need to store it for several months. I make the transfer as soon as I open the bag then chuck it out.

ETA: make sure you buy homebrand vinegar to keep down costs.

[Turkish Delight]

Sounds logical Baths.

How much bicarb and vinegar is added per scoop of Omo?

[Tinks]

Is that powder ok to use in front loaders?

[Bathsheba]

I put about 2 tablespoon of vinegar in the softener dispenser part of my top loading machine then add about 1 level tablespoon (sometimes a bit less) of bicarb as the machine is filling up (soon after I add the OMO). You can also buy bicarb soda in bulk quantities which keeps costs down.

This OMO product wouldn't be suitable for toploaders I don't think although I'm not 100% certain. I know that there is a thread about how the vinegar part is more important for front loaders to reduce the smell that is common with that type of machine.

[Bathsheba]

Turkish Delight: I meant to ask you: can you read the writing on that bag of OMO??? Does it say anything I don't already know? LOL

[Turkish Delight]

I'm gonna buy some of that Omo and do what you do Baths, thanks so much for the tip.

All it says is that the detergent is for handwashing and the OMO slogan in Turkey which is "getting dirty is beautiful"

Tinks - ALL washing machines in Turkey is the front loader type. So, it may be ok to use.

[Bathsheba]

Ta TD Yep, and you could be right about it being ok for front loaders because it doesn't generate that many suds compared to some powders... but this isn't a bad thing... the cleaning results are excellent. Is the suds thing the main issue with front loaders? I assume they are like a dishwasher and need to have good cleaning with low suds?