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Oh what a thread LOL Somewhat treehugging household here, but there's a cheap, cruelty-free, somewhat 'chemical' German brand that I miss - Domol. Every visit of a relative is welcome for as long as they want to stay - unless I don't get me a stash of Domol in their suitcases. Some of their...

Having worked as restaurant manager for a couple of years now, just wanted to bring up some safety issues. This Apex line is a new generation of detergents, designed with more additives than the regular stuff. That being said, the main ingredient is the usual; in this case, potassium hydroxide...

Launderess, hope you find a solution to fire up your machine! You brought up a number of memories; growing up in Europe, many bathrooms featured a top load, H-axis style machine. Majority of the time, either a Whirlpool or Candy; sporadically a Bosch. I've personally repaired two that weren't...

Found that really funny! Also, they still offer a 'washer selector' tool that compares front and top load washers.. That being said, the most frugal Electolux option, while still expensive, is a very basic machine. Outside of the supposed LuxCare, it's ridiculously basic. 5 cycles: Normal...

Was window shopping and noticed Frigidaire website only features top load and stacked units. Neither Sears nor AJMadison carry their FLers either. I'm guessing Electrolux took over the 'premium' aspect of front load laundry?

@johnrk, I use a touch of flour, some milled flax seeds and an egg. Once your mix is ready, use a dry measuring cup and a round cookie cutter as 'burger press', then pop in the freezer for some time. Your patties will look professional too.

Empiratory, True that. All depends on habits. Paulo, That cycle is perfectly suitable for easy-care or somewhat sturdier knits and such but way too aggressive for silks, woolens, blazers etc. It would stay still while filling and then intermittently do a long tumble and add water in small...

Launderess, Don't commercial laundries also resort to a lot more alkaline detergents and additives that are then neutralized with a laundry sour? Also, their incoming water temperature is significantly higher than what most households have to offer, I assume. It doesn't seem fair to compare...

Thank you! Lower rack took one re-org when a lonely KitchenAid bowl was found, that's when I removed plates from the tins and decided to create a second layer. Unfortunately the cup racks have limited corner coverage, that's why smaller cups are positioned with some space from the front and...

Well, how about a used Nexxt from Bosch then? *LOL*

Coming from a family of 7, choosing a washer without a heater wouldn't be wise IMO. Main concerns for me would be the ability to wash a large load really clean, and rinse even better. TL can't offer either. No heater means no truly hot wash, as previous replies mentioned. A Sanitary (or...

It's in, installed and humming a load of blankets. Perm press cycle, hot. (True hot on a Perm Press...!) Display said 'heating'! Guess it takes temperature accuracy very seriously. Very gently used, not a scratch! And Lord, it's whisper quiet. It's so funny now, since Elux boasted 'second...

Henene, the Delicate is the same deal; was really excited about Elux rolling out the new machines but not much has really been changed. Rolls, until FL became popular in the '90s, only premium top loaders offered anything more than Perm Press, Normal, Heavy Duty and 'Delicate'. I guess taking...

It's time to uprgate from my Electrolux EIFLS60, and it seems like very few machines fit my needs speaking of options and design. The Electrolux is a brilliant washer, but it has a couple of flaws that make it somewhat complicated to use. Example, warm water setting doesn't mix hot and cold...

Wish I snapped the 'before' pictures. There was burned-on bechamel, chocolate pudding, scalloped potatoes, ratatouille, you name it. No pre-rinsing. Miele G894 and Method Smarty Dish got it all sparkling. Two photos of lower rack since there were two 'layers' involved.

Well considering conventional detergents are refused in this household, and most eco cleaner reviews are biased, I conducted my own, rather extensive research. Test strips and all, the Ecover Zero has proven itself to remove most stains very effectively. I can wholeheartedly recommend it...

IIRC "real deal" LCB will mention its disinfecting abilities. Lower concentrations are not approved so will only boast whitening. Not sure how you perceive "natural" detergents but I've had excellent results with Ecover Zero powder. It's virtually suds-free, lasts a long while, and actually...

Not sure if it's the same situation but have noticed an unpleasant, somewhat sewer-like smell when washing white sheets and towels with very alkaline detergents and plenty of oxygen bleach on the sanitize cycle. The smell was particularly noticeable for the first couple of washes after switching...

Well reading aw.org lately leaves me wondering if I have some magic powers. Using non-phosphated, 'natural', cruelty free detergents; no bleach whatsoever; rarely some seventh generation softener, etc etc: all in a modern, frugal DW and an HE Electrolux FL washer that wasn't adjusted to use...

Having had just finished laundering pillows and duvets I am one more time reminded how well Ikea bedding maintains its quality wash after wash. Not the very cheapest ones, those tend to get damaged during normal use, let alone washing. The firm kind is very well suited for repeated cleaning...