New Washer, Fisher & Paykel or Bosch

[jhducote]

Fresh Start

Steven,

I will suggest Fresh Start as an alternative detergent. I have used it in my Miele W1926 for 6+ years and have been pleased with the results. I use about 1/3 of the recommended amount for top loaders (about 2 tablespoons plus or minus depending on specific load size). The clothes come out clean and free of detergent residue.

Congrats on the new Bosch's. Very good friends nearby in San Franciso have had their Nexxt washer and dryer for about two years now with no problems, and they are pleased with them.

A quick question to Panthera. Where can I find Persil for sale in Europe? I was recently in Biberach, Germany and Alba, Italy and went to a couple of local, large format grocery stores. They did not stock Persil. Granted these are smaller towns, and perhaps the distribution network focuses on larger towns. I would like to pick up a box or two next time I am over and will appreciate any tips on where to find it.
John.

 

[nmaineman36]

Congrats on your Bosch. I was told that its close to what Miele has for quality. Yet there is no comparison at all to a Miele. Anyways that said for an HE detergent Tide is good. I prefer the powder but I also find that the Liquid Tide HE w/Bleach does a good job. You will find that if your previous washer didnt rinse out well it will cause suds in a Front loader. In fact Asko suggested at one time not to add detergent to laundry if you just started to use it since there is believe it or not enough detergent in your clothes to actually wash them.
Also you can avoid the "mold issue" by simply leaving the door open to the washer after the days wash has been done. This will air it out and let the moisture escape. If you do that and every so often run the washer without anything but bleach you shouldnt have any issues. You only need to run the bleach if you dont use a hot wash cycle. My 3 cents.

 

[andrewinorlando]

Steven,

The Bosch was a good choice..and they're made in the USA. If I was buying a new machine, it would be a Bosch Nexxt. You'll probably find, over time, that your clothes look cleaner than they did before with the F&P. I noticed that big time when I bought my Calypso 7 years ago, replacing an older top load Kenmore....it was a very big difference.

I can't believe, though, that they don't have a decent LG service network on Long Island, if not NYC?? I would have expected just the opposite. The LG is an excellent washer, too.

I certainly know what you mean by the cesspool issue in LI....you don't ever want to have to replace one of those!!!

 

[panthera]

John,

Persil is sold more or less everywhere - I am surprised you weren't able to find it.
The next time you head on over, take a look at the Henkel website for Persil www.persil.de and you will find a section called "service". Give them a call and they can tell you who has it in the town you are in.
Generally speaking, I wouldn't expect to find it at the very largest discount stores, they have their own brands. Try one of the following:
Hertie
Karstadt
Kaufhof
Tenglemann
Plus
Schlecker (as someone recently, mentioned, not a nice store to its employees)
These stores carry Henkel products in their normal program.
If your German isn't up to a conversation, give me a few days notice in advance and I will find out for you.

 

[foraloysius]

Real also sells Persil and I think I saw it at Kaufland too.