Laundry question

The Interwebs seem to suggest that dishwasher detergent contains a ton of bleach, so hopefully what you put in were whites.

The other problem would be whether the powder can dissolve -- a dishwasher runs pretty hot. But my dishwasher here says the hottest setting is 75 Celsius, and the hot water cycle on the washing machine is 90.

 

Good question. I do a shitload of laundry each week and unfortunately I can't offer a definitive answer, but I don't know why it wouldn't work.

I'd be more concerned about the temperature setting. Generally, I wash everything in cold water - your colours aren't as likely to run and the clothes, in my opinion, get just as clean as they would in hot water.

But how the temperature will affect or not affect the powder you're using, I have no idea.

I'm interested to hear how it works for you, though. Dishwashing detergent may be all I have someday, so I'd like to know. Good luck!

 

Your jeans will sparkle, Rags!

 

Generally, even powdered laundry detergent needs hotter water to dissolve properly, as does most any solid, for that matter -- as any Southern iced tea aficionado will tell you. If you're using cold water, you're much better off with liquid.

Though, in reality, you're better off with liquid anyway. It costs more, but it works better and lasts longer.

 

Might not hurt to run them through an extra rinse cycle as well, just to get rid of any lingering powder/grittiness.

 

I use liquid. Specifically, Gain.



The stuff works well, smells good and is reasonably priced.

But generic dryer sheets work well enough for that end of the laundry process - you don't need to spend extra for Bounce or whatever.

And I totally feel like Susie Homemaker when I say shit like that.

 

What are you going to use for fabric softener, Rags?