Laundry
May 19th 2005, 10:59 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
It's truly amazing what you know 
I don't suppose you have any figures for top-loaders...
I don't suppose you have any figures for top-loaders...
The best top loader washing powders on the market and what they cost per wash, according to Choice magazine, are as follows.
Best performance for top loaders
Omo High Performance concentrate at 51 cents per wash was the best performer.
Omo Aloe Vera at 66 cents per wash did a good job
Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash rounded out the best performers.
All these products rated above 92 per cent in terms of performance and all contain enzymes.
Best buys for top loaders users on a budget
Bi-Lo Laundry Powder topped the list, a little more expensive at 17 cents per wash.
Next Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash.
Surf Ocean Fresh at 33 cents per wash.
May 19th 2005, 11:02 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
I am most impressed by the concept of laundry rooms which most Aus houses are equipped with.
There have been numerous threads about washing machines, so I don't want to get into that, but has anyone noticed any difference in the quality of washing powders. We use Surf but would be willing to try others. We are happy with the quality of the wash it provides.
And then there's fabric conditioners. We're currently using a refill pack of Fluffy Jasmine, which isn't bad but isn't special either.
Any thoughts?
There have been numerous threads about washing machines, so I don't want to get into that, but has anyone noticed any difference in the quality of washing powders. We use Surf but would be willing to try others. We are happy with the quality of the wash it provides.
And then there's fabric conditioners. We're currently using a refill pack of Fluffy Jasmine, which isn't bad but isn't special either.
Any thoughts?
You have way too much time on your hands!!!!!
May 19th 2005, 11:04 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by willmore
You have way too much time on your hands!!!!!
May 19th 2005, 11:06 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by walla1
do they not use washing machines in Canada?
May 19th 2005, 11:07 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by willmore
No, we take our laundry down to the river and wash it on a rock! We haven't evolved to having electricity yet!
Hi S btw
May 19th 2005, 11:08 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
If you insist
The best top loader washing powders on the market and what they cost per wash, according to Choice magazine, are as follows.
Best performance for top loaders
Omo High Performance concentrate at 51 cents per wash was the best performer.
Omo Aloe Vera at 66 cents per wash did a good job
Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash rounded out the best performers.
All these products rated above 92 per cent in terms of performance and all contain enzymes.
Best buys for top loaders users on a budget
Bi-Lo Laundry Powder topped the list, a little more expensive at 17 cents per wash.
Next Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash.
Surf Ocean Fresh at 33 cents per wash.
The best top loader washing powders on the market and what they cost per wash, according to Choice magazine, are as follows.
Best performance for top loaders
Omo High Performance concentrate at 51 cents per wash was the best performer.
Omo Aloe Vera at 66 cents per wash did a good job
Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash rounded out the best performers.
All these products rated above 92 per cent in terms of performance and all contain enzymes.
Best buys for top loaders users on a budget
Bi-Lo Laundry Powder topped the list, a little more expensive at 17 cents per wash.
Next Duo Concentrate at 32 cents per wash.
Surf Ocean Fresh at 33 cents per wash.
Karma your way in a bit, but i'm all out for a couple of hours.I'll check out some of the performance powders tomorrow just to see how much more expensive they are, and probably try one just to see if they're that much better.
May 19th 2005, 11:09 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
Incredible Karma your way in a bit, but i'm all out for a couple of hours.
I'll check out some of the performance powders tomorrow just to see how much more expensive they are, and probably try one just to see if they're that much better.
Karma your way in a bit, but i'm all out for a couple of hours.I'll check out some of the performance powders tomorrow just to see how much more expensive they are, and probably try one just to see if they're that much better.
Hi Carl my real name is walla
May 19th 2005, 11:12 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by willmore
You have way too much time on your hands!!!!!
May 19th 2005, 11:13 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
Incredible
Or even just remembering to Hang the Washing out !!!
May 19th 2005, 11:15 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by walla1
your real name is Carl?
Hi Carl my real name is walla
Hi Carl my real name is walla
Noticed you mentioned type of water in your earlier post. What exactly were you talking about, and where in Aus exactly?
May 19th 2005, 11:16 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I even amaze myself at times with what I can remember. My wife just can't understand why I cant remember more important things like; anniversaries etc Or even just remembering to Hang the Washing out !!!
Or even just remembering to Hang the Washing out !!! who uses a rotary line and who uses a static one?
I can't use either at the mo as my dog is a puppy and he rips all the clothes off the line. LOL
May 19th 2005, 11:16 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I even amaze myself at times with what I can remember. My wife just can't understand why I cant remember more important things like; anniversaries etc Or even just remembering to Hang the Washing out !!!
Or even just remembering to Hang the Washing out !!! 
May 19th 2005, 11:19 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
Hi walla
Noticed you mentioned type of water in your earlier post. What exactly were you talking about, and where in Aus exactly?
Noticed you mentioned type of water in your earlier post. What exactly were you talking about, and where in Aus exactly?
the water here (when we get it) is rather soft, not hard like back in the UK, you could almost describe it as quite feminine.
are you still in the UK or do you live in Australia?
btw, we've had loads of rain the past few days, check out the storms in photopost, I wonder what kind of efect all that water will have on my laundry?
May 19th 2005, 11:22 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by walla1
I'm in Perth, Western Australia, do you know it?
the water here (when we get it) is rather soft, not hard like back in the UK, you could almost describe it as quite feminine.
are you still in the UK or do you live in Australia?
btw, we've had loads of rain the past few days, check out the storms in photopost, I wonder what kind of efect all that water will have on my laundry?
the water here (when we get it) is rather soft, not hard like back in the UK, you could almost describe it as quite feminine.
are you still in the UK or do you live in Australia?
btw, we've had loads of rain the past few days, check out the storms in photopost, I wonder what kind of efect all that water will have on my laundry?
May 19th 2005, 11:24 am
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Re: Laundry
Originally Posted by fireeater
I'm in Melbourne but haven't been here that long so I'm not sure on the hardness of the water. There doesn't seem to be too much calcification in our kettle, though, although that is probably a subject for another thread
oh, and welcome to the land down under.LOL.