Washing Machine Powder

[wombat]

Have used this washing powder for about six batches now in my front loader and it gives the clothes a beautiful smell and feel.  Occasionally, I will put a hot cycle through along with an occasional "normal" dynamo type.  I do this just in case there is a build up  of soap which could end up in a blockage.

Unfortunately this morning....sure enough....my machine had a blockage and in trying to unblock it we discovered soft soapy gunk.  I poured boiling water into the dispenser and I think it cleared a little bit and then put a hot cycle through with dynamo. Hopefully my machine is not ruined. I think I might have to do a few more hot cycles to make sure there is no build up in future.

[judydawn]

Do you use vinegar instead of a fabric conditioner wombat.  I'm sure this helps keep inner workings clean.

[CreamPuff63]

The recipe was from a book called 'Saving Mum' by Amy Pleydon & Tiana Johannis. Turns out it's the same recipe as the TM one!

Off memory, mine was off the side of a borax container.

[achookwoman]

I have been using this recipe for 2 years now with no probs.  Occasionally we put a hot load through and in our front loader I only use 1 dessertspoon full.   I do a load nearly every day,(we are very dirty people).

[cookie1]

We're a bit like you Chookie. DH gets filthy and often has 2 changes of clothes a day. I've been using it for ages in a front loader and have no problems. I don't use very much though. Probably between a dessertspoon and a tablespoon.

[wombat]

yeah i do use vinegar as a conditioner but I think my prob might be that i add two large spoonfuls of washing powder.  We have had heaps of rain here in Aussie- qld- brissie  so there are towels to wash and sheets aplenty so i think I will do a few loads with hot water to hopefully give it a clear-out and then start again with only one spoonful of powder.

[DeeCat]

I made creampuffs recipe yesterday and am not my 4th load so far everything looks good and clean, though it didn't wash out the pumpkin soup one of the kids spilled on their clothes, but I imagine pumpkin soup may be something that stains. I have just added a cup of bicarb soda as I read that this is very good in the powder mix too, and would help whiten and brighten and soften. So I can't wait to see how the next load of washing turns out!

[judydawn]

Decat, I still spray stains with a commercial pre-wash stain remover - I don't trust any washing powder to remove some stains.

[droverjess]

Can only get this, not borax http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_sesquicarbonate
It is called borax substitute.

Anyone else had this trouble?
or used something else in recipe?
 Have now discovered the EU banned borax.

Found other comments about this detergent without the borax being no good? !!!!!!  http://growingthingsandmakingthings.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/laundry-gloop-isnt-very-good.html


Bit of a bummer when have bought all the other ingredients. Will try it, and may have to send to Australia for supplies. Crazy world isn't it.
Anyone coming over this way soon?

[Cornish Cream]

They have borax on Amazon DJ

[droverjess]

Ordered a kilo.... Thanks, but am puzzled as to how I can buy it online if banned?
or is it not borax?

I won't have a clue!

[Cornish Cream]

Ordered a kilo.... Thanks, but am puzzled as to how I can buy it online if banned?
or is it not borax?

I won't have a clue!

Don't know either DJ

[droverjess]

Just asked DH if he can test the powders somehow to see if the same?

He always says he is the scientist of the family so let's see what he can do!!

[droverjess]

I don't think anyone has asked this, but is it colourfast or does the soda fade colours?

Thanks

Ps DH says that borax and borax substitute (sodium sesquicarbonate) emit different coloured flames and he will test my borax when it comes to see if it is real! Sand I think I may have found another supplier if that one is not ok

[JaneeZee]

I've been using the original recipe since I posted it & haven't found there to be any fading of colours.  My husband is actually a clown (Yes that's his "job") so bright colours are his "business attire" & we don't suffer any leeching of colour.