You might try a store that sells knitting supplies. Knitters use counters similar to this to keep track of rows. You may want to look at some on the net before you make a trip to see if it's something you could make work for you. ... View related article.
Yes, I've been using it for a couple of weeks. It cleans just as well as other detergents. I think the reason that you use so little is that it is more concentrated, there is probably the same amount of the cleaning ingredients and less water. It smells nice, and really does take up a lot less space - a real bonus since I have very little storage space! ... View related article.