Use Less Than the Recommended Laundry Detergent
Don't bother to follow the manufacturer's instructions since they want you to use more than what is really necessary to get your clothes clean. The faster you finish the bottle, the more you have to purchase. The detergent companies are not stupid, they want your money and want it fast.
I experimented with a number of my wash loads and have discovered for myself that 4 tablespoons equivalent to 1/4 cup of liquid laundry detergent is what you will need for one wash load, no matter if the wash load is small or large.
Repeatedly I checked the rinse cycle and there was no soap left in sight, just rinse water. Try it yourself!
By MCW from Lewiston, NY
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RE: Use Less Than the Recommended Laundry Detergent
I started using 1 cup white distilled vinegar in each load of laundry along with my detergent. This takes out what our water machine doesn't of the left over detergent, sediments in the water. But it won't strip the softener out or the colors. I get a fresher, more softer fabric then before using the vinegar. I got this idea from my niece. And I don't have to use less detergent that way.
Post by Bet_H_58
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One of the Green oriented groups did a study a few years back and asked people to use half of the recommended amount of laundry detergent. They said that the manufacturers are asking us to put in as much as the water will find soluble, not the smaller amount which is as much as the dirty clothing really needs. I can't recall the name of the group as it was too long ago.
Post by cookwie
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Yes, the lady who owns the laudrymat in our town told me not to use the recommended amount about 10 years ago. She said the same thing, the manufacturers just want us to have to buy more, but you can really use much less.
Post by fab4mom
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I have been doing that for a while now and it has been effective. I also use less than the suggested amount for liquid fabric softener and that works just as well too. And it is only me in my household so it lasts even longer. LI Roe
Post by LI Roe
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