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| SandraM |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 10:03:37 AM
HI
I was wondering if you can use the homemade soap in the front load washers?
We just got ours and I know the soap I had before was not compatible.
I was wondering about the homemade soap, does anyone use it in theirs with good results?
Thanks!
Sandra
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| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 2:12:28 PM
How much dry mix do you use? I want to go back to homemade now that we are home again. We bought detergent while we were in transition after the fire since we had no way to make liquid soap. I hadn't thought about dry mix in the front loader.
Lora
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| SandraM |
Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 7:54:18 PM
Thanks, I made up a batch of soap(dry soap method) and it is working great.
Sandra
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| Carolina Farm Girl |
Posted - Dec 27 2012 : 1:48:11 PM
I have used the liquid homemade detergent for two years in my front loader with no problems. When I run out of dishwasher detergent and need something in a hurry, I use it in the dishwasher, also.
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| SandraM |
Posted - Oct 14 2012 : 7:46:50 PM
Thank you for your responses.
Will have to get busy making some.
Sandra
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| texdane |
Posted - Oct 14 2012 : 06:32:09 AM
I've been using the dry homemade soap for at least a year. I have a top loader but it's a high-efficiency top loader. No problems.
Nicole
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 12 2012 : 01:14:35 AM
I have used the wet homemade laundry soap for four months and I am thrilled with the results. Especially, the cleanliness of my machine compared to store bought detergent. No build up.
Marianne |
| Asylum Farm |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 07:36:27 AM
I've been using homemade dry soap mix with a vinegar rinse in my front loader and it's been great. One of the nice things about making your own is you don't get the extra perfumes- and if you want you can scent it with some essential oil. I like using a couple drops of Aura Cacia Medievil Mix.
Shel
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| Annie S |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 12:52:24 PM
I too have been using my homemade detergent in my front loader for 6 years now and no problems. Again, less is more. Even had a repair man tell me that using my homemade stuff was a lot better than the soap you buy in the stores. He said those tend to clog the filters in the machines and leaves a residue (front or top loaders) which isn't good for the machine - that's what causes the problems people have with their machines. Also said that using too much soap does more harm to a machine than anything else. Also, be sure and do a good cleaning once a month and use vinegar for the rinse - the softeners you get in the stores clog the machine up too. Be sure and leave the door open after each use and wipe out the rubber gasket inside - helps to not get mold build-up - and wipe the inside of the door after your done too. Otherwise it gets cloudy from the water (especially if you have hard water).
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| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 10:56:01 AM
I've used it in mine for abut 5 years now with no problem. Just remember two things....1. Less is more with the front loaders and that goes the same for homemade soap. I only use about 2-3 Tbsp. of liquid homemade soap per load. And 2. Clean your machine out with an empty vinegar/super hot wash about once a month to keep soap scum from building up in the lines.
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