Powder or Liquid?

[JohnnySavage]

Now that I'm approaching the half-way point in my life, I've decided to re-evaluate some of the choices I've mad thusfar.

I've always used liquid laundry detergent. Whatever was on sale, and usually in the big giant container from Costco. But for the second half of my life, should I switch to powder? It seems like powder would present storage and dispensing issues.

What about those hipster pod things? I don't have any little kids to feed them to, so that wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Sean]

Powder. Big box of the generic store own brand stuff. Lasts me about a year.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Now that I'm approaching the half-way point in my life, I've decided to re-evaluate some of the choices I've mad thusfar.

I've always used liquid laundry detergent. Whatever was on sale, and usually in the big giant container from Costco. But for the second half of my life, should I switch to powder? It seems like powder would present storage and dispensing issues.

What about those hipster pod things? I don't have any little kids to feed them to, so that wouldn't be an issue.

I'd of thought a rich guy like you would use a service.

 

[JohnnySavage]

The big boxes are heavy. I moved the litter box to the main floor so I wouldn't have to carry the litter to the basement.

 

[Noor]

Now that I'm approaching the half-way point in my life, I've decided to re-evaluate some of the choices I've mad thusfar.

I've always used liquid laundry detergent. Whatever was on sale, and usually in the big giant container from Costco. But for the second half of my life, should I switch to powder? It seems like powder would present storage and dispensing issues.

What about those hipster pod things? I don't have any little kids to feed them to, so that wouldn't be an issue.

I use liquid for most things, but powder for polarfleece.

I have tried the pods and am not thrilled by them, plus they are more expensive. With a liquid you can rub it on any spots before, hard to do that with a powdr or pod.

 

[pink]

Depends on how much money I have when I do shopping, I don't buy powder always liquid.

I always try to have good softener on hand, it makes the clothes so soft and smell so good.

 

[Aquagal]

Now that I'm approaching the half-way point in my life, I've decided to re-evaluate some of the choices I've mad thusfar.

I've always used liquid laundry detergent. Whatever was on sale, and usually in the big giant container from Costco. But for the second half of my life, should I switch to powder? It seems like powder would present storage and dispensing issues.

What about those hipster pod things? I don't have any little kids to feed them to, so that wouldn't be an issue.

I used to used liquid, hell I've even made my own homemade liquid with borax and Castile soap. I never could get over there never being any sudsing. Now I use the pods, couldn't be any easier. I still have to use a dryer sheet though, everything is too staticy without.

 

[JohnnySavage]

I do a load every few weeks. I stuff that machine till the lid groans.

 

[yossi]

I like the pods. I don't have to think about measuring anything. And I always use a coupon so it's not too bad price-wise.

 

[Noor]

I use vinegar instead of fabric softener, it also helps get the detergent out.

 

[BabblingBrooke]

I have allergic reactions to detergents, only ever to powder. So, I have only bought liquid for the past decade plus. My favorite is Ivory Snow, but that gets pricey and I will buy another brand free and clear of dyes.

 

[Liar]

I used to buy powder, but after forgetting the box in the bathroom (where the washing machine also is) one too many times and then taking a long, steamy shower, ending up with a soggy box and a hardened detergent cake, I switched.

 

[Noor]

I use Tide clear HE, no dryer sheet. I also use unscented low sudsing ammonia.

 

[JohnnySavage]

I could probably cipher out how much it costs per load for each of the three products. I was never good at the maths though.

I use the pods in the dishwasher, but that's because the powder makes a mess all over the kitchen and under the sink

 

[lovetoread]

I have become a pod person.

 

[warrior queen]

I use bicarb to wash and vinegar to rinse. Cheap, environmentally friendly, and works as well - if not better - than anything else I've tried.

 

[Mr Noone]

I drop my laundry at the laundromat. Ten pounds, ten bucks. I have no idea what they use, and have never lost a sock.

 

[submit4pleasure]

Liquid, powder leaves white shit on your clothes. Throw in a slug of white vinegar. It's cheap fabric softener and gets rid of any funky smells...even cat pee.

 

[Spins]

Wow. That is really optimistic on your part.

Half way. Interesting.

and in the 21st century we use pods.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Negative thinking like that is why you're going to hell.

 

[Spins]

I'm pretty sure my thoughts about how to treat 1hf, Yossi, Garnate, ElasticMermaid and a few hundred others over the years puts me at the front of the line.

Plus that whole episode in the woods, but we don't talk about that.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[silver gurl]

For the most part we use liquid. Also, as Noor said, it is great to use on stubborn stains. We have also used powder, with no issues.
No to pods, as a small box in Quebec costs $18-$25 vs a big vat of liquid at $9.

 

[JohnnySavage]

I don't understand all this yammering about vinegar and softeners and baking soda.

FFS you just throw everything in the machine, put some kind of soap on top and turn the thing on.

 

[Hard_Rom]

I don't understand all this yammering about vinegar and softeners and baking soda.

FFS you just throw everything in the machine, put some kind of soap on top and turn the thing on.

Just remember to use cold water to save money and the environment.