New! Speed Queen v. LG: nagging questions

[lordkenmore]

>My whites certainly looked a bit brighter and things smelled fresher.

The "smelled fresher" part raises one interesting thought...

I have zero experience with front load machines, past what they have in the coin operated laundry. (And it's been a good while since I went to a coin operated laundry. Not quite my goal of "never again", but it's been a few years.)

But...it seems like the arguments I mostly hear about modern front load washers (and also detergents used in cooler/cold water) talks mostly about stain removal. Understandable, because it does give a reference about something easily visible. But what about freshness?

Interestingly, I recall one person here--I think it was Danemodsandy--who noted an increase in freshness going from WP DD to classic Maytag...

More practically, it's more of an issue for me than stain removal. I don't have huge loads of terribly stained laundry these days. Most of what I need, in fact, is freshening. Indeed, I find myself doing what I'd never have thought possible 10 years ago: I'm using Tide somewhat regularly. Not because it fights stains, but because unscented Tide seems to get stuff fresher than unscented All. At least in my laundry room.

 

[rapunzel]

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 so unthinkable that environmentalism is a new vehicle for old communists to rebirth themselves via this political medium? Modern environmentalism, especially in relation to climate change, is politics and very much about economic and social structures. The political vernacular of militant climate change advocates does smack of leftist dogma. Of course I could be wrong, as inconceivable as that is. [this post was last edited: 5/25/2016-18:50]

 

[rapunzel]

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 and rinses out really well.

 

[lordkenmore]

Thanks, Olav!

Aldi is out--no locations in my area, although if I ever go someplace there is an Aldi I'll probably check it out, including the detergent aisle.

Kirkland is possibility in my area. Years back, I heard of a local animal clinic that used some type of Kirkland (a powder is all I recall), and apparently did extremely well even on their nightmare loads.

 

[askolover]

I used to buy Kirkland's detergent years ago along with their softener.  At that time, CR said it cleaned as well as Tide.  Don't know about now and I no longer have a Costco card.

 

[rapunzel]

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 multi-purpose product that can be used for other cleaning tasks as well. I have used the powder on my tiled floors and find that it does a good job there also.

I've never purchased the softener - don't use such products in my laundry anymore.

Kirkland is a straightforward product that does not include gimmicky packaging and dosing, it comes in a big plastic tub; and I like its fragrance.