For Frigilux

[washman]

Did some experimenting with the cycles as noted in the vid notes. This is the first "slow" spin speed as noted on final spin.

Of interest to you is the Sears Detergent. I used a full scoop for the load. As noted before, the water goes a milky white color with some sudsing during the initial fill.

What I really dig here is notice on the rinse. The only thing you will see if you look closely is the el cheapo Austin's budget fab softener in the water. No suds from the wash cycle. As expected, the spin drain takes longer to get the water out and yes, the blanket was a tad more moist than would otherwise be.

I'd like to know who makes this stuff for sears. The "scent" if you will is not unlike Bold3 from the 70's. I cannot comment on how it does on really grimy stains but for my needs, it does well. At 6 cents/load, I cannot complain.

 

[frigilux]

Thanks for the video, Ben. I'm using the Delicate cycle more frequently than expected. I like it for loads of dress shirts, which get gentle treatment but thorough cleaning from the alternating periods of agitation and soak.

I agree that Sears detergent provides great value for the dollar, and it cleans most loads very well. Great rinsing, even in my softened water.

 

[combo52]

Sears Powered Laundry Detergent

Is not one of the better detergents to use and especially not unless you have very soft water. there is a reason it doesn't suds much and it rinses out so well, its because there is not much there to began with, LOL.

 

As an appliance repair man we see lots of washers still in the customers homes [ you have all seen the horror pictures of machines posted here that members just found, but I get to see how they got that way ] and Sears detergent along with Arm&Hammer, Amway and Shakley are four of the brands that often leave machines in terrible condition when used for a long period of time under less than ideal washing conditions.

 

There is a reason the stuff is CHEAP, LOL.

 

If you want a very good detergent that is a little better priced try Kirkland Brands from Costco.

 

[imperial70]

I just bought a big tub of Arm&Hammer powder from BJs

Is it going to ruin my speed queen?

Should I just toss it in the barrel. I tell you reading this sight has made me laundry paranoid that I'm never doing the right thing. Good grief.

 

[washman]

no imperial70

Recall that all the washers, back in the day, were subject to powdered detergent. Can't find nary a report on how powdered detergent ruined them.

FWIW, mom used Bold 3 for years in her old school belt drive Whirlpool. Never in 19 years did powdered detergent cause a reliablity issue with it.

I say move on and buck the trend and go with your favorite powdered detergent! Swim upstream! Go against the grain! Don't "trend". Be an individual!

And may your clothes come out sparkling clean in your union made Speed Queen!

 

[yogitunes]

I think a lot of times when it comes to detergent residue built up on the bottom of the outter tub is because detergent is poured in first, then clothes, then the machine is started...not enough movement to stir and disolve the powder.....

usually best to add detergent after the water is a few inches in the tub, or after agitation has started.......but, to each his own.....

 

[mrb627]

Lady Kenmore

Ya know, I always thought it was best to add detergent just before agitation starts or immediately after. Just like the Lady Kenmore's of the 70's.

Malcolm

 

[pierreandreply4]

mw when i had my old inglis superb 2 direct drive washer i would start the water first then add the detergent but as stated in the post above each procede diffrenly with how they handle detergent

 

[imperial70]

washman

you rock! Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[washman]

imperial70, Washman never rocks

He rolls. With his union made Speed Queen guaranteed to get laundry clean.

 

[combo52]

Will a Huge Box Of A&H Detergent Ruin Your New SQ TL Washer?

Not likely, unless your water is hard and you always use too cool wash water temperature along with using too little detergent.

 

A&H will work and if you gave me a big box of it I would use it up, just be sure to use plenty of it each time you use it.

 

On SQ TL washers [ along with all other TL washers with main motor driven water pumps ] you should add the detergent first as the washer is filling, this gives the detergent more time to dissolve and start conditioning the wash water.

 

The buildups that we have all seen in old washers is NOT detergent, it is usually some combination of minerals and other dirt and oils from a combination of poor washing procedures most notably using too LITTLE detergent. If these buildups we see on old washer tubs and lids were detergent they would just rinse off with hot water, THEY don't LOL.

 

[jeffg]

Yup. Buildups are usually a mixture of hard water deposits and gunk from (mostly) liquid laundry products, especially fabric softeners and liquid detergents. Both contain waxes and other fillers that accumulate on washer tubs when idiot users assume cold water rinsing is as good or better than warm.

 

[imperial70]

Rock n' Roll

All of the postings make sense. I do use enough to make the water slippery. The whites are very white and the laundry smells fresh at the end. My wash water is either 120 at the spout (in the washer) or 1/2 the 120 and 1/2 the "warm" setting.

All rinses are cold (by default on the AWN542)

You guys Rock N Roll.

paul

 

[MikeS]

Sears Powder Vs Kirkland Pacs

I like Sears powder (in the orange box), but I've forsaken it in favor of Kirkland Signature's all in one pacs. It does a great job (I use two for my white loads in the trusty Whirlpool, one for the colored things) and it's cheap. I'll keep a bottle of inexpensive liquid for the easy jobs (the dog blankets and such), but for the regular wash, it's Kirkland and a scoop or two of oxy booster to get my whites white and colors bright.