[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've had good results with Dreft.. From: Gordy To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 3:54:16 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:49 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: >HiBOB. > >FWIW, some wool garment companies specifically recommend against Woolite. >That is the reason I originally went with the liquid Ivory Snow... > >Doug > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:49 PM, Doug Van Cleve wrote: > HiBOB. > > FWIW, some wool garment companies specifically recommend against Woolite. > That is the reason I originally went with the liquid Ivory Snow... > > Doug > > > > On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 7:36 PM, Bill M. wrote: > >> >> Our Bosch front loader came with a sample bottle of Woolite HE, seems >> appropriate for cycling woolies.. We've been using Tide HE powder for >> the rest. >> >> Bill >> >> On Jul 27, 12:26 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: >> > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- >> > old Kenmore when it died. >> > >> > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're >> > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much >> > >> > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK >> > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my >> > woolies. Any suggestions? >> > >> > -br >> > > > > > My machines instructions suggested no more than 1/3 cup, so I basically use 1/3 of what I would use and like KB from Riv, but have used Tide and Dreft (liquid) too. -- = Gordy The Cycling Curmudgeon -- > http://www.ccurmudgeon.blogspot.com/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
HiBOB. FWIW, some wool garment companies specifically recommend against Woolite. That is the reason I originally went with the liquid Ivory Snow... Doug On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 7:36 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > Our Bosch front loader came with a sample bottle of Woolite HE, seems > appropriate for cycling woolies.. We've been using Tide HE powder for > the rest. > > Bill > > On Jul 27, 12:26 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > > old Kenmore when it died. > > > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > > woolies. Any suggestions? > > > > -br > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
Thanks very much, everybody, for your suggestions. It's good to know there are plenty of options. -br On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you'resupposed to > use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > -br --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
Our Bosch front loader came with a sample bottle of Woolite HE, seems appropriate for cycling woolies.. We've been using Tide HE powder for the rest. Bill On Jul 27, 12:26 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've washed wool dress trousers in Kookabura and they've come through without damage, just in need of pressing. (These wool dress trousers had been converted into knickers, but the proof is the same.) On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you'resupposed to > use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br > > > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM Professional Resumes. Contact resumespecialt...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I can second Ryan's recommendation. I have used the Ecover Delicate in a HE washer with absolutely no problems. They even say right on the bottle that it's suitable for HE: http://www.ecover.com/us/en/Products/Laundry/Delicate+Wash.htm On Jul 27, 3:17 pm, Ryan Watson wrote: > I've washing my woolies with Ecover delicate wash in my Asko for over > a decade with no complaints. > > Ryan > > On Jul 27, 2009, at 13:26, Bill Rhea wrote: > > > > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > > old Kenmore when it died. > > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > > woolies. Any suggestions? > > > -br > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've never used a HE soap in my front loading machine in 12 years. I've always just used half the amount of soap. Most laundry soaps have instructions for front loading use these days. I use anything from Tide unscented to Bio-Kleen. . . they all work fine. Check the Ivory Snow label for starters. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've washing my woolies with Ecover delicate wash in my Asko for over a decade with no complaints. Ryan On Jul 27, 2009, at 13:26, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
The Riv stuff works ell in my Bosch, but I tend to use Ecover, which I can get locally. Michael On Jul 27, 4:28 pm, JoelMatthews wrote: > Riv's own Kookabura Wool Wash works fine in my HE washer/dryer > combined. In fact, it works so well with the woolens, I use it as the > pre-wash on my regular washes. Nice organic smell and really does the > job. > > On Jul 27, 2:26 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > > > > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > > old Kenmore when it died. > > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > > woolies. Any suggestions? > > > -br --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've used Dreft with good results From: Eric To: "rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com" Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 2:58:34 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers I've had luck with garden-variety detergents like Tide for my wool clothing. Use cold water and the Delicate cycle. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
Riv's own Kookabura Wool Wash works fine in my HE washer/dryer combined. In fact, it works so well with the woolens, I use it as the pre-wash on my regular washes. Nice organic smell and really does the job. On Jul 27, 2:26 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
Hey Bill, I have been front loading since about '97. I have used liquid Ivory Snow many times with no ill effect. I think I generally use about 1/2 the recommended amount, but you would just adjust for sudsiness and throw in an extra rinse if it was a particularly bubbly load... Doug On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
If you can find it, I've used Bio-Pac with great success. That said, here's the secret about HE detergents and front loading washers: you need less soap. A lot less. Seriously. For our Bosch, we kept having error after error after a google search revealed that Bosch tech support had told some customers that the manual was incorrect. You only need a tablespoon or two of liquid detergent, vary with the load size of course. Once we drastically reduced our soap usage, the problems went away and our clothes still got clean. Problem solved and our laundry detergent lasts much longer now. The word was that Bosch never officially recommended that little detergent in the documentation as most customers would never believe that such a small amount of detergent would work. --dlloyd "I don't know what utopia will be like exactly, but it will have bicycles." -- Frank Barron On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 14:58, Eric wrote: > > I've had luck with garden-variety detergents like Tide for my wool > clothing. Use cold water and the Delicate cycle. > > --Eric Norris > Sent from my iPhone 3G*S* > > On Jul 27, 2009, at 12:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > > > > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > > old Kenmore when it died. > > > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > > woolies. Any suggestions? > > > > -br > > > > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: wool-friendly detergents for HE washers
I've had luck with garden-variety detergents like Tide for my wool clothing. Use cold water and the Delicate cycle. --Eric Norris Sent from my iPhone 3G*S* On Jul 27, 2009, at 12:26 PM, Bill Rhea wrote: > > I recently got a new High Efficiency washer to replace our 15+ year- > old Kenmore when it died. > > Because of their low water use and the way they agitate, you're > supposed to use HE-type soap to keep things from foaming up too much > > I have always used Ivory Snow detergent for my wools and have had OK > luck, but am uncertain what to use in the new HE machine for my > woolies. Any suggestions? > > -br > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
