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BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 13:15
Hey everyone
I was wondering whether anyone has any reccomendations for a good wash powder?
I don't know if any other women on here are the same, but I have a thing for washing clothes. It has to be my favourite chore. The sound of the washing machine relaxes me so much. My boyfriend complains because I wash his clothes before he gets up when he wanted to wear them again the next day...
I know to some of the people on here my obsession might seem 'sad' but I love it. :hihi:

In Uppers
15-09-2006, 13:24
Persil all the way Bobby:P

torin8
15-09-2006, 13:24
Has to be Fairy non-bio for me :) love the smell!

chickywiggle
15-09-2006, 13:28
i hate washign - come do mine?

i just buy whatever is best value at the time.

Anj1364
15-09-2006, 13:28
I like Daz it's the only one you can smell after the clothes are dry.

beanpod
15-09-2006, 13:28
Bio Laundry Liquid, bought in bulk from WWF
http://shop.wwf.org.uk/Detail.aspx?id=390311

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 13:45
Beanpod, the one you use looks great, might consider that. I'm currently using Surf liquid in Tropical (the pink one) and its lovely. The thing is though, I have sensitive skin and after a while ANY wash powder irritates me. Even the one the doctors gave me to stop the itching irritated after a while, so I don't use one brand all the time - I have to keep swapping just before the itching starts. :loopy:

TattooedDoll
15-09-2006, 13:48
The absolute best i have found is Tesco's sunshine flavour stuff. It smells gorgeous and doesn't make your skin itch! It's taken me ages to find one i like. God i'm sad!!!

Faye12
15-09-2006, 13:52
torin, I couldn't agree more, Fairy non-bio, the smell is fab!

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 13:52
The absolute best i have found is Tesco's sunshine flavour stuff. It smells gorgeous and doesn't make your skin itch! It's taken me ages to find one i like. God i'm sad!!!

I tried that, but it made me itch as soon as I put my clothes on. Lol.. And we'd bought this big box of it :rolleyes:

beanpod
15-09-2006, 13:54
Beanpod, the one you use looks great, might consider that. I'm currently using Surf liquid in Tropical (the pink one) and its lovely. The thing is though, I have sensitive skin and after a while ANY wash powder irritates me. Even the one the doctors gave me to stop the itching irritated after a while, so I don't use one brand all the time - I have to keep swapping just before the itching starts.

My hub has eczema and suffers with the dreaded washing powder itch too. He's definitely noticed less itch with Bio!

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 13:56
My hub has eczema and suffers with the dreaded washing powder itch too. He's definitely noticed less itch with Bio!

Thats the thing though, I don't just itch a little, its like I'm covered in bugs! its horrible! Lol
But my clothes washing obsession is good. Thats one less thing I don't dread doing! :hihi:

viking
15-09-2006, 13:57
I don't know if any other women on here are the same, but I have a thing for washing clothes. It has to be my favourite chore.
Us Lads do washing as well let mi tell you.;)
I / we use Tesco's own liquid capsules. Combine with a decent conditioner and Bob's your uncle.:thumbsup:
Incidentally, Why are women faster than Men at hanging washing out?
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Because they can get more pegs in their mouths. :o :hihi:

Sedge
15-09-2006, 13:58
is this something to do with sitting on the washing machine while its on spin?!?

Faye12
15-09-2006, 13:59
Sedge, are you by any chance of the male gender LOL

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:01
I don't hang my washing on the line - I can't. We have 7 dogs... its not likely that our washing wouldn't be covered in fur/mud/food/paw prints if it was on the line for five minutes.

And sedge, don't presume thats why some women like to wash clothes. Its all to do with being clean.. I'm a clean freak, I can't live in a dirty house or with dirty clothes. Lol

Sedge
15-09-2006, 14:02
well, faye12, it could be, or I might be of the female species and use this technique myself.

Faye12
15-09-2006, 14:05
Whatever floats your boat,

Unfortunately my washing machine is under my worktop!

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:07
Unfortunately my washing machine is under my worktop!

Mine too. :hihi:

viking
15-09-2006, 14:07
I don't hang my washing on the line - I can't. We have 7 dogs...
How do you dry your washing then please?

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:07
How do you dry your washing then please?

Tumble drier. :)

*Twinkle*
15-09-2006, 14:10
Surf tropical tablets... The pink ones, surprise surprise! :D

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:10
Surf tropical tablets... The pink ones, surprise surprise! :D

haha I use surf tropical liquid at the mo.. its so nice.

viking
15-09-2006, 14:11
Tumble drier. :)
Does it not shrink your T shirts, it does ours.
Fine for towels though.

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:12
Does it not shrink your T shirts, it does ours.
Fine for towels though.

Nah we have it on a low heat setting.... EVERYTHING goes in there, and nothing has shrunk as of yet! :hihi:

*Twinkle*
15-09-2006, 14:14
haha I use surf tropical liquid at the mo.. its so nice.


I should imagine you get more for your money using powder, but I'm an idle ass student so I go for the easy option when I'm not at home! :D Mummy uses powder, but only cos she washes like 4 times a day and its more economical lol

sazk23
15-09-2006, 14:14
Bold washing powder or tablets with either Lenor (my preference) or whats the other one called.......ermmmm :huh: comfort, thats it. Memory went blank then lol

Makes ur clothes smell really nice, i can still smell it on my top what i put on this weekend lol

BobbyBunny
15-09-2006, 14:15
I should imagine you get more for your money using powder, but I'm an idle ass student so I go for the easy option when I'm not at home! :D Mummy uses powder, but only cos she washes like 4 times a day and its more economical lol

Lol the liquid is good, all you do is shove a certain amount in the ball, chuck the ball in the wash and you're away.