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    Phosphate-Free Cascade Complete Gel: Let The Tests Begin!

    no zeolites Launderess, can you tell us which brands don't have them? Thanks!
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    What is your favorite, and least favorite Super Market?

    I'm a grocery store dropout I am a *kook* that belongs to a local food co-op. We get probably 50% of our groceries from there. Yes, it is a lot of work, but the prices and quality are very good and it helps if you want to eat less processed food, or bake a lot. I do love buying direct from...
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    New Miele W4842 & T9822

    Thanks for the explanation, favorit! If you ask me, your English is favoloso! : ) Hope I spelled that right.
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    New Miele W4842 & T9822

    could you clarify, please? Favorit said "Both miele toploaders and american W48XX are niche products = each machine is charged with a higher depreciation rate of the production line." I'm sorry but I don't understand what this means... can you explain? Thanks!
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    Stew recipes......

    Extravagant, but absolutely delicious… Gordon's Pot Roast 1 medium onion 3 garlic cloves 3/4 pound carrots 1/2 pound parsnips 1/2 pound turnips 6 ounces mushrooms 3-inch piece fresh gingerroot 28- to 32-ounce can whole tomatoes 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup...
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    Hanging shelves above a staircase... any ideas?

    We have a very similar Krause ladder, and have used it on st I'm pretty sure that's what the ladder is designed for. I went to their website and searched for the term "Combi System" and found this, but you may want to contact Krause for specific instructions on how to set it up for your...
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    Bleach and Detergent Interaction

    I've seen that, too I think it could be the bleach reacting with the bluing in the liquid Tide. You're right, it disappears quickly. So I guess it never made me too concerned. I always thought liquid Tide didn't have enzymes...
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    I hung laundry outside for the 1st time this year.

    I was just thinking about waking up the clothespins! Your message made me smile. It's supposed to be 47° and sunny tomorrow here in Chicago. I'm definitely going to try to line dry sheets and pillowcases. ... and ... I bought a Miele 3033 last Friday! It's scheduled to be delivered...
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    New Miele W4842 & T9822

    thanks for the photos, guys! Andrew, thanks for taking the time to pop the top on your new 3033... I'm actually going after work today to do some pre-shopping for one of my own! The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity his offering a 15% rebate on ENERGY STAR qualified...
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    More Shocking Confessions: What creeps YOU out?

    Warm Shoe <br Growing up with 5 siblings and being a clothes horse, my brothers would often take my clothes without asking. I remember one time in particular when I made my brother give me my shoes back. I put my feet in them and the shoe was warm and moist. To this day I have a thing about...
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    More Shocking Confessions: What creeps YOU out?

    Frigilux, your comment: I can't stand it when cooking show hosts wear rings/bracelets while cooking. made me laugh <br Reminded me of watching Lydia work wearing her dangle-ey bangle bracelets and giant watch.
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    FOCA detergent

    Foca for general household cleaning I used to use Foca to clean the bathtubs, too! But now I've rediscovered BonAmi, and like that even better.
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    Stainless Steel-on-Aluminum: A Question

    what's old is new agian Check out this page in automaticwasher.com's "Vintage Consumer Article Library" Second paragraph on pg 24 begins the discussion about the "particular difficulty" associated with "corrosion of aluminum washing machine parts." I actually happen to have a few of these...
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    FOCA detergent

    not very much... it's super sudsy ~1/3 cup for a smallish load in our large toploader. I use it mostly for presoaking/prewashing grimy work or gardening clothes.
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    Stainless Steel-on-Aluminum: A Question

    OK, I 've just cut and pasted this... but I think I unde Galvanic corrosion (some times called dissimilar metal corrosion) is the process by which the materials in contact with each other oxidizes or corrodes. There are three conditions that must exist for galvanic corrosion to occur. First...
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    Miele Spiders - What are they made of?

    I blame bad detergents and cold water washing. (and spiders made from thin aluminium.) How so? What makes a detergent bad for aluminum? ... too alkaline? I've heard some people claim liquid chlorine bleach is bad for stainless steel... is that true? Even as diluted as it would be in a few...
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    Bob Load® Dishwasher Thread #3

    Hytron From your link Fragrance: Chlorine made me laugh! Glad to hear I'm not the only one with a fondness for that Cloroxy smell.
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    Toy miele washer

    Objects In Rear View Mirror May Appear Larger Than They Are ...and to think that that little thing weighs nearly 240 pounds!
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    Miele W3033 Washer / T8003 Dryer

    www.fixitnow.com hi, Andrew, Just wanted to say thanks very much for telling me about "fixitnow.com" I asked, and they sent me a copy of the Miele 3033 102 page "Descriptive Technical Documentation" service manual. === Can I ask about your installation/setup? Was your washer set up by...
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    The Bigger They Are the Harder They Fall

    I'm sorry to hear that... sounds like maybe you were more disappointed than your guests were, though. I'm sure everyone's going to remember those pies! Hey, is that fennel braising in your "better days" photo? Looks delicious!
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