syndets2000
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...thick and permanent...
Suds should appear..
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syndets2000
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This is more ....
.... thick an permanent
.... thick an permanent
jeb
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only half the way up the glass!!! (according to old detergent boxes).
Too funny — once the suds have gone more than halfway up the glass window, there’s not much one can do..!
syndets2000
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I remember our laundromat overwhelmed with suds practically every time it was used, during the last year we lived in that house. The Maid believed as my mom did that more suds meant better cleaning. Watching it attempt a normal spin speed I'd see the foaming slurry drool and spit from between the boot and basket. Quite a few times, the overload protection would trip the timer, stopping the washer, till it cooled off. I wonder today how many machines met an early demise because of suds lock...
With this pic, I pour a small amount of Downy thru the vent hole just as the first spin begins, after the first spray rinse...it clears it immediately !
With this pic, I pour a small amount of Downy thru the vent hole just as the first spin begins, after the first spray rinse...it clears it immediately !
Rich layer of suds was a holdover from when soap was queen of wash day. A layer of froth about 2"-3" high was the standard regardless of laundry being done by hand or machine. This indicated water was properly softened, and that there was enough soap in solution to get job done.
When detergents came along all that requirements about suds went out window in theory. In practice however housewives and others long conditioned or expected to see froth, wanted suds. Indeed when P&G first launched Tide it didn't make much or any suds, so housewives wouldn't touch the stuff in great numbers. P&G went back to drawing board adding higher froth surfactants, and the rest as we say is history. Tide flew off shelves and has been America's top selling detergent ever since.
Dash, All and a few other detergents tried their best with "safe" or "low" suds, but it was an uphill slog.
When detergents came along all that requirements about suds went out window in theory. In practice however housewives and others long conditioned or expected to see froth, wanted suds. Indeed when P&G first launched Tide it didn't make much or any suds, so housewives wouldn't touch the stuff in great numbers. P&G went back to drawing board adding higher froth surfactants, and the rest as we say is history. Tide flew off shelves and has been America's top selling detergent ever since.
Dash, All and a few other detergents tried their best with "safe" or "low" suds, but it was an uphill slog.
