greatlakespete
New member
Hi All,
I've been visiting this website for about 15 years and was a somewhat active participant in the forums around '09-'10, after which I sort of faded into the background. During the past few years, I've learned the importance of community and recalled that this was a pretty decent place for other enthusiasts and like-minded people to share information and connect. I've rejoined and hope to contribute where I can.
Some quick background on the machines in my life:
- Childhood washer/dryer was a Kenmore 800 set in harvest gold, with the Super Roto Swirl agitator.
- All through college, used coin-op Speed Queens with the perforated tub and 4-vane agitator.
- In my first apartment, used a coin-op helical drive Maytag.
Machines I've owned:
- GE Filter-Flo set; one of the last sets made around 1994. Standard capacity, near BOL models - regular and perma press cycles only.
- Bosch Axxis compact front-loaders. High-end models.
- Danby twin-tub with agitator (owned briefly to play with)
- Haier HLP21N compact portable paired with a drying rack.
I currently live in a small condo, and split my laundry between the Haier noted above, and the local laundromat which is equipped with mostly Dexter front-loaders.
A current laundry favorite: Ariel powder detergent! This used to be a brand I would occasionally see at the dollar store. I'd pick up a small bag and use it for odds and ends. However, in a pinch, I recently brought it to the laundromat to use on a few large, dirty loads. I was very impressed by the cleaning, rinsing, and clean scent left behind. I've noticed this brand more prominently at the grocery stores and have decided to make it a regular "go-to". I picked up a large bag of the Downy-scented variety from Wal-Mart, for use during the summer.
Greetings to all and happy washing!
Pete
I've been visiting this website for about 15 years and was a somewhat active participant in the forums around '09-'10, after which I sort of faded into the background. During the past few years, I've learned the importance of community and recalled that this was a pretty decent place for other enthusiasts and like-minded people to share information and connect. I've rejoined and hope to contribute where I can.
Some quick background on the machines in my life:
- Childhood washer/dryer was a Kenmore 800 set in harvest gold, with the Super Roto Swirl agitator.
- All through college, used coin-op Speed Queens with the perforated tub and 4-vane agitator.
- In my first apartment, used a coin-op helical drive Maytag.
Machines I've owned:
- GE Filter-Flo set; one of the last sets made around 1994. Standard capacity, near BOL models - regular and perma press cycles only.
- Bosch Axxis compact front-loaders. High-end models.
- Danby twin-tub with agitator (owned briefly to play with)
- Haier HLP21N compact portable paired with a drying rack.
I currently live in a small condo, and split my laundry between the Haier noted above, and the local laundromat which is equipped with mostly Dexter front-loaders.
A current laundry favorite: Ariel powder detergent! This used to be a brand I would occasionally see at the dollar store. I'd pick up a small bag and use it for odds and ends. However, in a pinch, I recently brought it to the laundromat to use on a few large, dirty loads. I was very impressed by the cleaning, rinsing, and clean scent left behind. I've noticed this brand more prominently at the grocery stores and have decided to make it a regular "go-to". I picked up a large bag of the Downy-scented variety from Wal-Mart, for use during the summer.
Greetings to all and happy washing!
Pete
