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Washing machine magic leaves

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eazybee Fri 14-Apr-23 10:28:52

Use any brand washing liquid, and use less than the recommended amount, unless the clothes are very dirty.The washing machine repair man told me we all use far too much liquid, as advised by manufacturers, which clogs the machine, causing breakdowns.

MerylStreep Fri 14-Apr-23 10:27:34

Nobody should be using pods

www.kindlaundry.com/blogs/educational/are-detergent-pods-bad-for-environment

Fleurpepper Fri 14-Apr-23 10:26:43

Yes, I use them all the time. I add some Oxy stuff for whites on higher temps.

TillyTrotter Fri 14-Apr-23 10:23:21

shysal there are no claims regarding static using washing sheets - and I have not had the problem since I stopped using a tumble dryer for clothing.
There are some man-made fibres you can spray with a solution of white vinegar when washing comes out of the machine to prevent static- would that be an alternative for you?

Yammy Fri 14-Apr-23 10:12:32

I have to use Fairy non-bio due to allergies in the family Sometimes even Surcare it costs a bomb, but better the price than all the family scratching like chimps all the time.smile

Elusivebutterfly Fri 14-Apr-23 10:03:29

Pods are expensive. I use Tesco or Sainsbury own brand non bio liquid. The Tesco one is currently £3.17 for 60 washes i.e. around 5p per wash.

shysal Fri 14-Apr-23 09:58:12

At present I use Bold which includes fabric softener. If I changed to Magic Leaves, would I have to use a separate softener to avoid static?

Oreo Fri 14-Apr-23 09:55:27

I use Tesco own washing powder, both the bio and non bio for different wash loads. Cheap as chips and does the job.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 14-Apr-23 09:52:59

I use an eco egg for all washing except whites (has to be biological as I cannot cope with whites which are not white) it has saved me £’s.

shysal Fri 14-Apr-23 09:45:42

I hadn't heard of them, but after Googling them I think I will try some.

TillyTrotter Fri 14-Apr-23 09:39:56

This week I bought some of these to try as the cost of washing detergent has been spiralling.
They seem to work well and there are a wide choice on the market now.
Has anyone else tried them?
Example : a washing machine ‘pod’ typically costs 25 pence,
a magic leaves sheet costs 14 pence.
If you buy in volume the leaves become cheaper.