Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
1 | 2 
robjg63
4087 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

  #3070382 2-May-2023 11:37
Send private message

fe31nz:

 

My understanding is that fabric softener reacts with things in the washing to form a nasty gunge that clogs up the machine.  So never use it.

 

 

Not long after fabric softener launched on the market here, there were complaints of people getting 'gunk' and marks on their washing.

 

There was even a Fair Go program about it.

 

The waxy/silcon buildup in washing machines was called 'crud'. I think it was made worse by cooler washes allowing build up in the machine that would then eventually transfer to the washing.

 

I found that fabric softeners seem overly scented as well and residue(and perfumes) can sometimes cause issues for people with sensitive skin.

 

Liquid detergent works well when washing from cold to hot temperatures and tends to leave no visible residue.

 

Powdered detergents ideally need a little bit of warmth to help them disolve - but I reckon a clear liquid probably has a head start for leaving less residue on clothing.





Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself - A. H. Weiler


 
 
 

GoodSync. Easily back up and sync your files with GoodSync. Simple and secure file backup and synchronisation software will ensure that your files are never lost (affiliate link).

neb

neb
11294 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #3070408 2-May-2023 12:40
Send private message

robjg63:

I found that fabric softeners seem overly scented as well and residue(and perfumes) can sometimes cause issues for people with sensitive skin.

 

 

For people who want that freshly-washed smell on clothes, which I know is an issue for some European ex-pats where washing machines can have 3-4 hour wash cycles and leave clothes smelling of laundry rather than nothing much, you can slip a bar of soap in between them when they're stacked in the cupboard to give them the freshly-laundered smell when you put them on.

1 | 2 
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic





News and reviews »

Logitech Introduces New G522 Gaming Headset
Posted 21-May-2025 19:01


LG Announces New Ultragear OLED Range for 2025
Posted 20-May-2025 16:35


Sandisk Raises the Bar With WD_BLACK SN8100 NVME SSD
Posted 20-May-2025 16:29


Sony Introduces the Next Evolution of Noise Cancelling with the WH-1000XM6
Posted 20-May-2025 16:22


Samsung Reveals Its 2025 Line-up of Home Appliances and AV Solutions
Posted 20-May-2025 16:11


Hisense NZ Unveils Local 2025 ULED Range
Posted 20-May-2025 16:00


Synology Launches BeeStation Plus
Posted 20-May-2025 15:55


New Suunto Run Available in Australia and New Zealand
Posted 13-May-2025 21:00


Cricut Maker 4 Review
Posted 12-May-2025 15:18


Dynabook Launches Ultra-Light Portégé Z40L-N Copilot+PC with Self-Replaceable Battery
Posted 8-May-2025 14:08


Shopify Sidekick Gets a Major Reasoning Upgrade, Plus Free Image Generation
Posted 8-May-2025 14:03


Microsoft Introduces New Surface Copilot+ PCs
Posted 8-May-2025 13:56


D-Link A/NZ launches DWR-933M 4G+ LTE Cat6 Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot
Posted 8-May-2025 13:49


Synology Expands DiskStation Lineup with DS1825+ and DS1525+
Posted 8-May-2025 13:44


JBL Releases Next Generation Flip 7 and Charge 6
Posted 8-May-2025 13:41









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.