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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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17. Yes, too much soap and you'll never get it out

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 12:13 PM

Jul 2012

as my husband and co-host of this group can tell you.

The hot water wash/cold water rinse works great.

I figure it's about 3 gallons per load total

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Frugal and Energy Efficient Laundry [View all] cbayer Apr 2012 OP

My mom had a Beta version of that OffWithTheirHeads Apr 2012 #1

Yep, a lot of the same principles at work here. cbayer Apr 2012 #2

We had one of those till the start of the 70s txlibdem Apr 2012 #4

You can do one sheet or a couple of towels at a time in the washer. cbayer Apr 2012 #5

That's what I tend to do. cbayer Apr 2012 #7

I have 2 of those retractable drying lines ctaylors6 May 2012 #11

I don't use much soap at all. cbayer May 2012 #10

I used about a tablespoon of soap--if that! MADem Jun 2012 #16

Yes, too much soap and you'll never get it out cbayer Jul 2012 #17

Will try the vinegar if he repeats the same mistake. cbayer Jul 2012 #19

not sure . . . randie May 2012 #12

? cyberswede May 2012 #13

Hand wash cedric125 Jun 2012 #14