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Perhaps. I do care and my stuff usually lasts longer and looks better than other peoples'.

I am onto my second SQ top loader. The first lasted over 20 years and I bought my current washer during the early 21st century. No quality issues so far. Oops, sorry, I did have to replace the timer on my current washer about 2 years ago. However, I could still run a cycle with the...

I second combo52's comment.

Maybe there was a glitch.

I've always liked the traditional ColdPower scent. However, Costco's Kirkland laundry powdered detergent is nice too. It isn't heavily scented, but has a fresh, clean smell to it. I also use it to wipe my tiled floors. Aldi's Almat is okay too and I don't mind their Trimat detergent either. Most...

Do you want this to happen to you? This is why they regulate vacuum cleaners in Europe. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

When I first read the opening sentence to this post I thought it said Mueller superpoop. Yup, the notorious impeller bucket, comes in handy but ties clothes in knots if allowed to swirl around for too long.

And it is all fantastic until there is a glitch and then it goes from laundry miracle to being a bitch.

Oh so pretty I'd put them in a glass cabinet and look at them every day.

Thank you Henrick, I was under the impression that European countries were spearheading the omission of phosphates from detergents and that they had done this eons ago. Of, course, we Australians follow these trends like the sheep we are - baaah.

Thank you w111, However, I think the tablets are too strong for the drawers; I prefer powdered detergent, which allows me to control the dosage. My drawers don't have a tablet dispenser either. I will scour the Asian shops instead. They source detergents from all over the place, perhaps they've...

Shock Horror! "He put my cast iron skillet in the dishwasher. The one which had been seasoning since the 1880s. Then, he scrubbed it 'clean' with a wire brush and steel wool." When I read this I went into reverse peristalsis. Had that been my cast iron skillet the individual in question would...

In my estimations the Kirkland powdered detergent brand cleans very well. It is probably a tad strong for some delicate fabrics, but quite fine with regular stuff. I try not to overdose by adding a conservative measure to my wash. On the packaging it states that the detergent powder is a...

John, I find Costco's Kirkland detergent leaves my clothes smelling fresh. You should also check out the Aldi range of detergents. They rate very high in CR reports and I use the Trimat brand for my top loader. Just like the Kirkland brand, it has a lovely light fragrance, doesn't suds too much...

So they have a gadget that creates foam for washing when all one has to do is use a high-sudsing detergent.

There is a hole in your bucket Dear Henrik. Did I call environmentalists communists? No. I called militant environmentalism a 'replacement ideology'. Is that idea so inconceivable? Many former communists have done a complete 180 and joined the ranks of dyed-in-the-wool capitalists. Why is it...

Low flow toilets are the absolute shit and, yes, having to flush thrice to send a turd on its way isn't being green. In addition, these toilets are now causing problems with sewage systems that were designed to require larger volumes of water to keep them patent. More blockages and sewage...

One importer brought a Euro top loader, labeled Brandt, to Australia some years ago. It was a compact machine that cost well above a thousand dollars. The price alone made this appliance unattractive to consumers. By cost and features this washer really only appealed to a niche market. The...

Euro top loaders are usually compact and designed to fit in tight spaces and be portable. Have they increased in capacity from the standard 4.5 to 5 kilos, to match larger front loaders?

You are right Henrick and everything you state here is clearly based on lots of personal and direct experiences. Thank you for your insightful elucidations.