Rosalie's Zero Suds.

[volvoguy87]

It's about time I tried some of this. I just ordered 2 boxes to try it out for the first time.

I know it is a product of one or some of our members, but I don't know who. What is the story behind how it came to be?

What might the recommended dosage to start off be in a regular capacity classic Maytag?

I am anxiously awaiting my shipment to try out!
Dave

 

[turquoisedude]

Jon (jetcone) is 'father' of Rosalie's Zero Suds.   Check out the Facebook page for Rosalie's - there should be more information there.  

 

As a regular user of Rosalie's in vintage washers, I admit that you will probably need more than just the one scoop recommended for the modern HE washers that use so little water.  My '65 Lady K sometimes gets two scoops for my really dirty gardening clothes; even using that much though, the clothes always rinse clean (of course the classic Whirlpool/Kenmore spin spray helps... LOL). 

 

[tomturbomatic]

The box says top loaders require two scoops, just like the raisins in Raisin Bran, but smaller scoops.

 

[danmantn]

Got mine. Seems to smell like men's musk cologne? Maybe something triggering that association. My 80 load was was teeny tiny. Worlds smallest laundry scoop. How neat. Haven't cleaned anything real dirty yet.

 

[volvoguy87]

Got it!

The scent reminds me of 1980s dishwasher detergent. True to the advertising, it rinsed out beautifully and left the cloths smelling clean! I am looking forward to putting it through it s paces.

Dave

 

[frigilux]

My box of Rosalie's Zero Suds arrived yesterday! Here it is working as advertised on a load of cat towels from the sofa. Miss Kitty (named for the owner of the Long Branch on Gunsmoke) has allergies, so the scent-free, no sudsing detergent will be good for her.

Also used it on a BobLoad of bath linens. Just as it was startling to see how little water an HE front-loader used, so was using one tiny scoop of Rosalie's and seeing absolutely no suds. Cleaned well in my softened water.

Plan to use Rosalie's on loads of towels, which like to hang on to suds.

 

[lordkenmore]

>Miss Kitty (named for the owner of the Long Branch on Gunsmoke) has allergies

It would be interesting if Miss Kitty were allergic to the human who is allergic to her!

 

[frigilux]

"It would be interesting if Miss Kitty were allergic to the human who is allergic to her!"

That would be a typical scenario in my life, Lord Kenmore.

 

[whirlcool]

Has anyone with sensitive skin issues tried Rosalie's? I'm sensitive to fragrances.

 

[washman]

Hi Frig!

 

[frigilux]

Allen--- Rosalie's doesn't really have a scent. The final rinse for the load of bath linens felt and looked like plain water. However, I don't have skin sensitivities to most products so can't speak with authority on that particular issue.

Hi, Ben!

 

[askolover]

I almost ordered some of this a couple of days ago. I really want to try it.

 

[tomturbomatic]

That New Tide HE Turbo leaves annoying suds all through the rinses, but if you use a little less of it with about a half measure of Rosalie's, you barely get any suds in the wash and no hangover sudsing in the rinses.

 

[super32]

I got a box about a month ago. So far it seems to work really well. Like many here i have not tried anything really dirty. My husband is borderline with sensitive skin. He has not complained of any issues so far.

 

[whirlcool]

I'll have to order a box. Not dealing with suds alone is worth it.

 

[frigilux]

Several have mentioned that none of us have used Rosalie's on a really tough load.

While this isn't a true test of Rosalie's on its own, I did a 2/3-capacity load of heavily-stained kitchen whites last night using the same procedure I always do. Was impressed, as the results were hens-teeth close to those I get when using highly rated nationally recognized brands like Persil Proclean 2-in-1 or Tide Ultra Stain Release.

Nearly every item had very tough, dried-in stains on it. Nothing was pretreated in any way.

Washer: Maytag 8100 front-loader
Detergent: 2 scoops of Rosalie's Zero Suds in this case
Additives: 1/4 cup Clorox liquid chorine bleach
Cycle: Power Wash (Heaviest soil option; steam option; extra rinse)
Stains: Ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, taco sauce, pasta sauce, Worcestershire sauce, strawberry pie glaze (that neon red stuff that stains countertops), tea, coffee and others.

The only stains remaining were a couple of orange greased-based stains on a wash rag and a terrycloth bar mop towel. I'm guessing it was the pasta sauce. Everything else was spotlessly clean. And not a bit of suds in sight the whole time.

Next: A similar load on Sunday using only Rosalie's to give a better idea of what it can do all on its own.

[this post was last edited: 7/14/2016-10:32]

 

[turquoisedude]

Actually....

I've used Rosalie's on socks for a few loads now with excellent results.   The socks are nothing special, just regular white tube socks but they get subject to some heavy staining from grass, garden dirt, and inadvertently walking through a pile of shumtz just extracted from a vintage washer base.  I always soaked them first, then gave 'em a full wash in hot water with plenty of detergent and a shot of liquid bleach.  With the Sunlight powder I usually use, the socks still had some ground in grime left, but with Rosalie's, they are much cleaner.  Granted, I did an extra scoop of Rosalie's but it's been doing the trick for me!

 

[volvoguy87]

My experience thus far.

I have been using mine in a Maytag stacked Dependable Care set (regular capacity washer with the orbital transmission). I've found it to be quite good, although I have had trouble striking a balance, given our rather hard water. Too much detergent, and it will leave powder residue on clothes. Too little detergent and the water never feels slippery. I've been finding good luck with 2.5 scoops. Performance at cleaning leaves no complaints. The scent reminds me of dishwasher detergent a bit. It's not an entirely pleasant scent, but it always rinses out perfectly.

I'm glad I got an extra package of the stuff!
Dave

 

[askolover]

Dave, out of curiosity, what's the model of your stacked Maytag set? I bought my mother an LSG7804AAL new back in 1994...it's still going strong, and my mother washes a load pretty much daily.