Boring old laundry!
#1
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Joined: Jul 2005
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Boring old laundry!
Has anyone yet solved the question of whether front loading washing machines are better/more effective than top loaders? It wouldn't have been too much of an issue in the UK, but I'm going to have to make a decision this week on which to get and I'm dithering. I would have preferred a front loader, but the only detergent I've found so far that gets anything clean is the Omo Sensitive, which you can't use in front loaders.
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
#2
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Has anyone yet solved the question of whether front loading washing machines are better/more effective than top loaders? It wouldn't have been too much of an issue in the UK, but I'm going to have to make a decision this week on which to get and I'm dithering. I would have preferred a front loader, but the only detergent I've found so far that gets anything clean is the Omo Sensitive, which you can't use in front loaders.
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
Mrs JTL
#3
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Has anyone yet solved the question of whether front loading washing machines are better/more effective than top loaders? It wouldn't have been too much of an issue in the UK, but I'm going to have to make a decision this week on which to get and I'm dithering. I would have preferred a front loader, but the only detergent I've found so far that gets anything clean is the Omo Sensitive, which you can't use in front loaders.
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
I've heard others say that top loaders chew clothes, but that is not our experience....
Front loaders use less water but toploaders allow access to the drum allowing you to add those forgotten items once the cycle has begun............
#4
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by jjonboy
Sue there will be some passionate debate on this one
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307069
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=280896
Mrs JTL
#5
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Has anyone yet solved the question of whether front loading washing machines are better/more effective than top loaders? It wouldn't have been too much of an issue in the UK, but I'm going to have to make a decision this week on which to get and I'm dithering. I would have preferred a front loader, but the only detergent I've found so far that gets anything clean is the Omo Sensitive, which you can't use in front loaders.
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
So does anyone any thoughts on machines - pros or cons - or detergents for that matter? Recommendations? I know it's boring....sorry!
Sue
As far as the soap powder issue,i use toploading washpowder in my frontloader(Fab 15kg box)only cottoned on to this a couple of months ago ,most people use topload powder in frontloaders!! just be careful with the amount of powder you use,always use less than you would normally.
Saves you money & the results are far better too
Donna.
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Re: Boring old laundry!
hiya belladonna
IMHO you would be best to stick to what you know! I'm soooo glad I bought a frontloader...when we first got here we used a toploader regularly until we got our own place....they completely ruined my clothes...even when Aussies allegedly experienced in using them did the washing for me!!
I think the only good thing I could say about the toploaders is that yes, they are convenient if you've forgotten something, but at the expense of mylovely clothes??? nah, frontloader everytime for me!!
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx
IMHO you would be best to stick to what you know! I'm soooo glad I bought a frontloader...when we first got here we used a toploader regularly until we got our own place....they completely ruined my clothes...even when Aussies allegedly experienced in using them did the washing for me!!
I think the only good thing I could say about the toploaders is that yes, they are convenient if you've forgotten something, but at the expense of mylovely clothes??? nah, frontloader everytime for me!!
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx
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Joined: May 2005
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Re: Boring old laundry!
[QUOTE=sophia
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx[/QUOTE]
Can I come too? We are heading for Rockingham
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx[/QUOTE]
Can I come too? We are heading for Rockingham
#8
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
Can I come too? We are heading for Rockingham
love sophia xx
#9
Re: Boring old laundry!
I use duo matic in my front loader and its great. It has the built in softner so you don't need to use a seperate one which can over time leave oil streakes on your clothes!
Front loaders also spin more so this makes the dying of items much quicker.
Front loaders also spin more so this makes the dying of items much quicker.
#10
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by woodyinoz
Front loaders also spin more so this makes the dying of items much quicker.
#11
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Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by sophia
hiya belladonna
IMHO you would be best to stick to what you know! I'm soooo glad I bought a frontloader...when we first got here we used a toploader regularly until we got our own place....they completely ruined my clothes...even when Aussies allegedly experienced in using them did the washing for me!!
I think the only good thing I could say about the toploaders is that yes, they are convenient if you've forgotten something, but at the expense of mylovely clothes??? nah, frontloader everytime for me!!
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx
IMHO you would be best to stick to what you know! I'm soooo glad I bought a frontloader...when we first got here we used a toploader regularly until we got our own place....they completely ruined my clothes...even when Aussies allegedly experienced in using them did the washing for me!!
I think the only good thing I could say about the toploaders is that yes, they are convenient if you've forgotten something, but at the expense of mylovely clothes??? nah, frontloader everytime for me!!
There are heaps of liquids and powders for front loaders...when you come for coffee I will take you shopping and show you!!
love sophia xx
Sue
#12
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Joined: Jul 2005
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Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
Can I come too? We are heading for Rockingham
Sue
#13
Re: Boring old laundry!
Originally Posted by Steve G
So you're killing your clothes too??
NEED SOME