retromania
Well-known member
Yay, Mike!
Sears Ultra Plus Stain-Fighting Formula Detergent
- Thread starter frigilux
- Start date
Help Support :
teknikleespekng
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2012
- Messages
- 135
Todd: Ugh ammonia. My Mom used to use that to clean the bathroom and I couldnt breathe. I dont know if I could take the smell in the wash. I will keep it in mind however.
Mike: LA's Awesome Oxygen Cleaner FTW! Ive been buying it at Dollar Tree. Glad youre pleased with the Sears detergent!
Mike: LA's Awesome Oxygen Cleaner FTW! Ive been buying it at Dollar Tree. Glad youre pleased with the Sears detergent!
Lisa, I agree with you on the smell when using it for cleaning. I don't think it's that strong in the wash, since its diluted with quite a bit of water.
launderess
Well-known member
Liquid ammonia
Is basically a gas in water suspension. This explains why persons gasp (and rightly so) because the fumes are ammonia gas going into the air.
That being said the stuff is fantastic for cleaning through grease and oils. Basic chemistry 101: alkaline substance + fats/oils ='s soap.
Use an ammonia, water and washing up mixture in a spray bottle to clean the inside of convection oven. One just sprays down the interior and (quickly) closes the door. After awhile the grease just wipes away.
Ammonia along with other alkaline substances will remove blood stains. Indeed before enzymes took over that chore commercial laundries and others treated blood stains with ammonia before laundering, or added the stuff to the wash wheel. Such alkaline substances including lye were part of the "break" used as the first cycle in doing white laundry loads in commercial settings.
Break literally does what it the word says, "breaks" the soils/oils from textiles to make the subsequent washing cycles easier.
Is basically a gas in water suspension. This explains why persons gasp (and rightly so) because the fumes are ammonia gas going into the air.
That being said the stuff is fantastic for cleaning through grease and oils. Basic chemistry 101: alkaline substance + fats/oils ='s soap.
Use an ammonia, water and washing up mixture in a spray bottle to clean the inside of convection oven. One just sprays down the interior and (quickly) closes the door. After awhile the grease just wipes away.
Ammonia along with other alkaline substances will remove blood stains. Indeed before enzymes took over that chore commercial laundries and others treated blood stains with ammonia before laundering, or added the stuff to the wash wheel. Such alkaline substances including lye were part of the "break" used as the first cycle in doing white laundry loads in commercial settings.
Break literally does what it the word says, "breaks" the soils/oils from textiles to make the subsequent washing cycles easier.
sudsmaster
Well-known member
Ammonia solution is actually classed as a weak base. It is really ammonium hydroxide. It's weak because only an extremely small fraction of the chemical dissociates into ammonium and hydroxide ions. It is nowhere near as caustic as sodium hydroxide (lye), but it is corrosive. Don't ask me how it does that, but the corrosive part of its nature probably accounts for its ability to attack protein based stains. And even though it is a weak base, it will also work to saponify fats and oils, presumably because as the dissociated ions do the saponification, more ions are produced by dissociation from the surplus of non-dissociated ammonium hydroxide.
Personally don't care for the aroma of ammonia solution, so I don't use it for cleaning, but I have a use for it, because it repels raccoons. A few half gallon bottles located in strategic places seems to do a pretty good job of keeping them moving.
Personally don't care for the aroma of ammonia solution, so I don't use it for cleaning, but I have a use for it, because it repels raccoons. A few half gallon bottles located in strategic places seems to do a pretty good job of keeping them moving.
Corrosive to
Aluminum, Aluminum alloys, galvanized surfaces, Copper, Copper alloys.
Aluminum, Aluminum alloys, galvanized surfaces, Copper, Copper alloys.
polkanut
Well-known member
We've used ammonia for years because it is the only thing that will get rid of the perfume residues in my wifes clothing. Some of the perfumes that she uses can linger quite awhile in laundered garments w/o it. We buy the cheap stuff at our local farm supply store, and it's just as good as any expensive brand.
[this post was last edited: 5/10/2013-10:24]
[this post was last edited: 5/10/2013-10:24]
Ammonia is not so bad with the scents added....pine or lemon....
I prefer Parsons Lemon Ammonia....if has a great scent when cleaning, not the typical harsh ammonia smell
and I guess I am used to it, from home use to working in a laundry, the powerful aromas don't seem to affect me all that much any more...while others would gag at the mere scent...
another thing with chemical cleaning over years, I never wore gloves all that much, and not the fact that it can strip oils from your skin, I just happen to have the cleanest nails....but worst of all, my fingerprints have smoothed over, their there, just hard to scan them....who knew
I prefer Parsons Lemon Ammonia....if has a great scent when cleaning, not the typical harsh ammonia smell
and I guess I am used to it, from home use to working in a laundry, the powerful aromas don't seem to affect me all that much any more...while others would gag at the mere scent...
another thing with chemical cleaning over years, I never wore gloves all that much, and not the fact that it can strip oils from your skin, I just happen to have the cleanest nails....but worst of all, my fingerprints have smoothed over, their there, just hard to scan them....who knew
My mom called in a cleaning lady every couple of months to help with "overhaul" cleaning (which happened regularly at my house) and she used ammonia. A very young Frigilux would bolt out of the room from the smell. Mom, on the other hand, used bleach to clean so I was used to that scent. I use bleach to clean the bathroom and kitchen to this day; and for laundry, of course.
Martin: No fingerprints? Now's the time to rob that bank, LOL!
Martin: No fingerprints? Now's the time to rob that bank, LOL!
teknikleespekng
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2012
- Messages
- 135
Yep, Parsons ammonia - that's what Mom used.
Is the ammonia safe to use in the front loader and wont cause any damage? How much would I use? Maybe I will try soaking items outside the machine in a bucket and rinsing them before throwing them in the machine.
Would ammonia bother someone with sensitive skin? The SQ rinses well, but I just dont want DH to suffer any reaction.
Is the ammonia safe to use in the front loader and wont cause any damage? How much would I use? Maybe I will try soaking items outside the machine in a bucket and rinsing them before throwing them in the machine.
Would ammonia bother someone with sensitive skin? The SQ rinses well, but I just dont want DH to suffer any reaction.
polkanut
Well-known member
I would suggest using ½ cup of non-sudsing ammonia along with your normal amount of detergent. The ammonia shouldn't bother anyone with skin allergies because it will be a well-diluted solution. My wife has sensitive skin and she's been using it in the laundry for over 20yrs with no ill effects. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">DON'T,</span> under any circumstances, use detergent that contains bleach when using ammonia in the wash cycle. Also, use the hottest water possible for the type of fabric you're laundering. If you're concerned about any lingering ammonia residue, do a 2nd rinse.
I use ammonia in my front load machines. I use probably 1/2 to 3/4 cup with detergent. I've used it for so long, I don't measure. It shouldn't bother anyone with sensitive skin, I add an extra rinse anyway. I'm more sensitive to detergent not being rinsed out.
teknikleespekng
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2012
- Messages
- 135
Cool! Thanks for the info. I dont use any detergent w/bleach added but its a good reminder. Do you add it right to the drum before you start the load or into the detergent dispenser?
You can do either. I generally put it in the dispenser first and put the powder in after its drained into the machine.
ovrphil
Well-known member
Sears Ultra Wash with Oxyclean
This thread took me to our nearby Sears, out of curiousity to just try something else, and buy the
Sears Ultra Wash w/Oxyclean (sale $12.99 /reg. $19.99).
Equipment: Maytag LA482 washer/LDE482 Dryer
Following the instructions on box: 1.5cups for a large-exlarge(nearly full) load, cold wash, dark colors
(I temper the cold by allowing some warm water to start the filling process)
Clothes get clean, no fragrance- seems fine. But, compared to Ecos liquid we used, the Ultra Wash has some noticeable differences: undissolved wash powder cyrstals are left in the wash filter(a pinchful) and greater lint yield in dryer.
1) Would harder water be the culprit? ...thinking of trying Calgon, set temp to cold/cold again for colored items and see if all the crystals dissolve.
2).From the two loads of wash done, there's greater lint collection- is this a sign that the Ultra Wash w/Oxyclean is too aggressively cleaning our clothes and breaking down the fibers?
Thanks for your opinions...insights..jeers or passivity. It's all in a days wash.
This thread took me to our nearby Sears, out of curiousity to just try something else, and buy the
Sears Ultra Wash w/Oxyclean (sale $12.99 /reg. $19.99).
Equipment: Maytag LA482 washer/LDE482 Dryer
Following the instructions on box: 1.5cups for a large-exlarge(nearly full) load, cold wash, dark colors
(I temper the cold by allowing some warm water to start the filling process)
Clothes get clean, no fragrance- seems fine. But, compared to Ecos liquid we used, the Ultra Wash has some noticeable differences: undissolved wash powder cyrstals are left in the wash filter(a pinchful) and greater lint yield in dryer.
1) Would harder water be the culprit? ...thinking of trying Calgon, set temp to cold/cold again for colored items and see if all the crystals dissolve.
2).From the two loads of wash done, there's greater lint collection- is this a sign that the Ultra Wash w/Oxyclean is too aggressively cleaning our clothes and breaking down the fibers?
Thanks for your opinions...insights..jeers or passivity. It's all in a days wash.
I notice a lot of times the SearsUP does't disolve well in cold temps, its best to disolve it in a jar of hot water, then add to the machine.....
as not to mix bleach and ammonia......I use the bleach dispenser for the ammonia as well....seems to hold the correct amount for the machine.....I love the smell of Parson's, but you only smell it for a short time while washing, at the end, nothing remains, and I don't add the extra rinses!...
Ammonia is a great kick for your detergent for colors when bleach is not allowed!...
as not to mix bleach and ammonia......I use the bleach dispenser for the ammonia as well....seems to hold the correct amount for the machine.....I love the smell of Parson's, but you only smell it for a short time while washing, at the end, nothing remains, and I don't add the extra rinses!...
Ammonia is a great kick for your detergent for colors when bleach is not allowed!...
retromania
Well-known member
Clear Amonia
I clean the top of the stove with it. It's great grease cutter and doesn't streak. I mop with it also. Mama cleaned with sudsy amonina. When I moved to my own place I used that, but about broke my neck! Also, seems like I had to rinse a lot more with the sudsy formula. Anyway, a great economical product.
I clean the top of the stove with it. It's great grease cutter and doesn't streak. I mop with it also. Mama cleaned with sudsy amonina. When I moved to my own place I used that, but about broke my neck! Also, seems like I had to rinse a lot more with the sudsy formula. Anyway, a great economical product.
sudsmaster
Well-known member
The ancient Romans used to dry clean with ammonia and fuller's earth.
teknikleespekng
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2012
- Messages
- 135
I agree the Sears Ultra Plus has a hard time in cold temps. I seem to remember the old box formula for Cheer (Mom used to buy the big box) did the same thing. I'd temper the water first to get it to dissolve in her old toploader before putting in clothes. I do that with the SUP as well, or opt for a liquid in cold water washes.
I bought a bottle of Walmart ammonia (the spot for the Parsons was empty) and used it on a cut up sheet that DH uses on his office chair in the garage (he's a smoker and he goes out there to smoke). Holy cow did it get out all the sweat/dirt stains out of the sheet! And it doesnt smell either of ammonia or anything! Thanks for the tip!
I bought a bottle of Walmart ammonia (the spot for the Parsons was empty) and used it on a cut up sheet that DH uses on his office chair in the garage (he's a smoker and he goes out there to smoke). Holy cow did it get out all the sweat/dirt stains out of the sheet! And it doesnt smell either of ammonia or anything! Thanks for the tip!
Similar threads
