OK, the original recipe called for Fel's Naptha soap, and it comes in 1-1/2 ounce bars, but any pure soap will do. The less surfactant it has, the better. (So you probably don't want to use Sunlight - it's sudsy as anything
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WOW you answered everything I was thinking, awesome job!
We still have a big container of something-or-other that will last a while, but I definitely am interested in hearing your results of your head-to-head comparison! I've been using vinegar in the Downy ball for a bit now as a fabric softener replacement (adding a bit more than the softener line that is on the ball), and the results have been great!
*laughs* Poor elfie lost her emulsion! (e-mail arrived as I was typing, cracked me up!)
:-) I used to use the Downy ball before I got my front-loader, and I also filled it with vinegar just a smidge (scientific term) above the line. If you fill it more than that, you end up with "premature ejaculation", as the ball opens while the drum is spinning as the tank drains, and all your softener lands directly on your clothes. If you're using real Downy in your ball, this can lead to grease spots on your clothes. If you're using vinegar, nothing bad happens to your clothes, but you're not getting the full benefit of the vinegar, either, as it just goes down the drain with the wash water. Use two Downy balls, and fill them both to the line
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Hehe I'm currently doing wash, and I made sure to not overfill the poor ball - I never though of it potentially dumping itself too early!
I'm trying to avoid spotting on my darks by omitting the fabric softener - but it seems like its not the only culprit! Although I do see much less stuff stuck to Jon's shirts, so I guess my work blacks are just unlucky. ;) I've also found its been an awesome deodorizer, as I was having stinky wash issues, even with happy fun scented fabric softener.
And there's nothing wrong with thinking of these things, just think how far ahead you are of the average shopper!
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We still have a big container of something-or-other that will last a while, but I definitely am interested in hearing your results of your head-to-head comparison! I've been using vinegar in the Downy ball for a bit now as a fabric softener replacement (adding a bit more than the softener line that is on the ball), and the results have been great!
*laughs* Poor elfie lost her emulsion! (e-mail arrived as I was typing, cracked me up!)
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I'm trying to avoid spotting on my darks by omitting the fabric softener - but it seems like its not the only culprit! Although I do see much less stuff stuck to Jon's shirts, so I guess my work blacks are just unlucky. ;) I've also found its been an awesome deodorizer, as I was having stinky wash issues, even with happy fun scented fabric softener.
And there's nothing wrong with thinking of these things, just think how far ahead you are of the average shopper!
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Like a dream.
Oooooo.... *shiver*
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