mark_wpduet
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Cold water... Short cycles.
That's all your laundry needs... (LOL)
That's all your laundry needs... (LOL)
The Only Laundry Cycle You Should Use
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AS if laundry will be completely clean. And I don't buy that this so-called laundry evangelist laundry soap will even work on odors or stains. Stupid idiot trying to lecture us about laundry. NO wonder why the masses have so many laundry issues. They expect a magic bullet that doesn't exist.
AS if laundry will be completely clean. And I don't buy that this so-called laundry evangelist laundry soap will even work on odors or stains. Stupid idiot trying to lecture us about laundry. NO wonder why the masses have so many laundry issues. They expect a magic bullet that doesn't exist.
HGTV is easily one of the most absurd channels on television. Most of the advise given out is dubious, also can’t stand that show house hunters where there are time capsule homes from the 60’s and 70’s and are ridiculed by millennials who don’t know any better who just want to completely gut the house and replace it with ugly white and grey interiors.
ryner1988
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Reply #17
Eddie, I completely agree with you. That's the biggest reason I have the Whirlpool washer I have now. When my old one started having too many issues, I seriously considered what I would need in a machine. Did I really need the fancy more expensive LG with its many, many options? I eventually settled on no I did not, because when I had my old Whirlpool, I basically used the same cycle over and over. And so it goes with my new one. That machine is basically frozen on autosense, heavy duty cycle, warm water, hot for towels. Occasionally I'll use deep wash if the towels load is particularly large, or to wash large items like blankets. My laundry needs are just not that complicated, so I have no need for a steam machine, for instance, when I'll just forget about that feature and therefore never use it.
In retrospect, I probably could have gone even one step lower on the ladder and purchased the cheaper Amana washer, like the Roper you have, and it would have served me just fine. But I wanted the addition of the soil level knob that my current one has, so that the agitation time isn't quite as long on an already pretty long cycle.
Two months in, and I'm still happy with my machine, so I hope to be so in years, just as you are now.
Ryne
Eddie, I completely agree with you. That's the biggest reason I have the Whirlpool washer I have now. When my old one started having too many issues, I seriously considered what I would need in a machine. Did I really need the fancy more expensive LG with its many, many options? I eventually settled on no I did not, because when I had my old Whirlpool, I basically used the same cycle over and over. And so it goes with my new one. That machine is basically frozen on autosense, heavy duty cycle, warm water, hot for towels. Occasionally I'll use deep wash if the towels load is particularly large, or to wash large items like blankets. My laundry needs are just not that complicated, so I have no need for a steam machine, for instance, when I'll just forget about that feature and therefore never use it.
In retrospect, I probably could have gone even one step lower on the ladder and purchased the cheaper Amana washer, like the Roper you have, and it would have served me just fine. But I wanted the addition of the soil level knob that my current one has, so that the agitation time isn't quite as long on an already pretty long cycle.
Two months in, and I'm still happy with my machine, so I hope to be so in years, just as you are now.
Ryne
Thanks Ryne! My Roper is just 4 months shy of 5 years old and I’ve had ZERO problems or issues with it. This washer does just exactly what it’s supposed to do each and every time I hit the start button with NO drama.
The way you describe using your new Whirlpool is just exactly how I use my Roper, easy peasy. I have no need for a washing machine with a “brain”, I’ve still got complete command of my facilities, thank you very much.
I could afford to pay cash for any washing machine on the market, regardless of the price and I would if there was something else that I really wanted. In the end what I want is SIMPLICITY!
Eddie
The way you describe using your new Whirlpool is just exactly how I use my Roper, easy peasy. I have no need for a washing machine with a “brain”, I’ve still got complete command of my facilities, thank you very much.
I could afford to pay cash for any washing machine on the market, regardless of the price and I would if there was something else that I really wanted. In the end what I want is SIMPLICITY!
Eddie
Speed Queen Laundry
This is why I have Speed Queen Laundry in my apartment. The cycles last a reasonable amount of time on heavy soil while getting everything thoroughly clean. My dad used to watch HGTV but he always does laundry properly, and I'm sure he'd do it properly with Speed Queens. If I wanted a quick cycle, there's always light soil. I'm sticking to trusty Persil, Snuggle and Clorox. It has served me well for years.
This is why I have Speed Queen Laundry in my apartment. The cycles last a reasonable amount of time on heavy soil while getting everything thoroughly clean. My dad used to watch HGTV but he always does laundry properly, and I'm sure he'd do it properly with Speed Queens. If I wanted a quick cycle, there's always light soil. I'm sticking to trusty Persil, Snuggle and Clorox. It has served me well for years.
to maytag85
I agree with you. And yet we wonder why people always have so many laundry issues. I bet their children are bullied because of them. My parents wouldn't tolerate fast cycles especially my dad, and especially knowing we had smelly laundry throught the house. He always uses the most aggressive and longest cycle with the exception of using all temperatures available, in addition to using a very strong smelling detergent that cuts through dirt, stains and odors. When it comes to laundry, I follow that lead. Time is not an issue for me whatsoever. I could run the wash as long as I want to get the real results I need.
I agree with you. And yet we wonder why people always have so many laundry issues. I bet their children are bullied because of them. My parents wouldn't tolerate fast cycles especially my dad, and especially knowing we had smelly laundry throught the house. He always uses the most aggressive and longest cycle with the exception of using all temperatures available, in addition to using a very strong smelling detergent that cuts through dirt, stains and odors. When it comes to laundry, I follow that lead. Time is not an issue for me whatsoever. I could run the wash as long as I want to get the real results I need.
laundry and dishes
If this is how this stupid idiot feels about doing laundry, then there's no telling how he feels about doing dishes in the dishwasher! I would rather do both properly. I see problems coming down the pipe. Give it more time. Even those of us who are blind can tell that there's something ABSOLUTELY wrong! Yawn! SMH![this post was last edited: 2/14/2024-20:52]
If this is how this stupid idiot feels about doing laundry, then there's no telling how he feels about doing dishes in the dishwasher! I would rather do both properly. I see problems coming down the pipe. Give it more time. Even those of us who are blind can tell that there's something ABSOLUTELY wrong! Yawn! SMH![this post was last edited: 2/14/2024-20:52]
to reply#7
I agree with you wholeheartedly. This is just a pure scam this guy is suggesting. No wonder why so many average people have laundry disasters. I'm sorry, but I'm very picky about how laundry should get done. I want it done the right way i.e. separating by color and the right cycle and temp.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. This is just a pure scam this guy is suggesting. No wonder why so many average people have laundry disasters. I'm sorry, but I'm very picky about how laundry should get done. I want it done the right way i.e. separating by color and the right cycle and temp.
Do you see this?
We have come a long, long way since the On & Off switch!
This is a modern-day/multi-cycle washer designed for today’s wash loads and capable of doing more than what decades ago were able to do but even then needed…
Anything else such as what this guy is showing us, telling us and wanting us to believe is His Brain on DRUGS!!!!
— Dave
We have come a long, long way since the On & Off switch!
This is a modern-day/multi-cycle washer designed for today’s wash loads and capable of doing more than what decades ago were able to do but even then needed…
Anything else such as what this guy is showing us, telling us and wanting us to believe is His Brain on DRUGS!!!!
— Dave
cycles
I don't need all of these excessive cycles. I mainly use one of two cycles, and that is primarily either the real normal or heavy duty cycles if the later Speed Queen Laundry uses spray rinses with normal eco which I avoid. This guy... seriously! I swear, most people don't care about laundry. They just walk around with filthy looking clothes. I'm not doing that. EVER!
I don't need all of these excessive cycles. I mainly use one of two cycles, and that is primarily either the real normal or heavy duty cycles if the later Speed Queen Laundry uses spray rinses with normal eco which I avoid. This guy... seriously! I swear, most people don't care about laundry. They just walk around with filthy looking clothes. I'm not doing that. EVER!
this character
This Patrick Richman character CLEARLY knows nothing about doing laundry. It seems more and more people get negligent about how laundry should get done. My parents wouldn't let that slide, especially my dad. When he does laundry, he uses the longest most aggressive cycle with smelly dirty laundry, especially true for my old GE. I follow that same lead even though my clothes just smell of cologne and everyday perspiration. I don't really care about time unless the situation arises. But no, I will not take any advice from a so-called "laundry expert". Like I said, this will get worse and worse every time laundry is done the way he suggested. Clearly, there are more laundry enthusiast like me who feel the EXACT same way. UGH!!!! I know that I will get slammed for saying this, but I really don't care at this point. The same people who are fussy about getting their laundry done quickly are the same ones who demand a magic bullet all the while cramming the machine so full that nothing moves, use cold or warm water, and speed wash cycles whether 30 or 15 minutes, then blame the manufacturer for their lazy laundering. So they then use overly scented laundry detergent and fabric softener to try to cover up their dirty, smelly, dingy colors and whites. And I don't believe that diapers can be sanitized in 30 minutes. Somebody show me where that exists, otherwise I'm not gonna listen to you, Patrick Richman. Your suggestions smell like BS which I can smell from a mile away! And for the most of the people which is the general public out there, if you're having laundry problems, too bad! You should've read and paid attention to your user's manual. You don't just shove EVERYTHING in a single load on a quick cycle and expect miracles. That's not how it works in the real world! Rant over!
People always blaming their washer when it's typically because of them! Wondering why their colors and whites are dingy... drives me insane!
This Patrick Richman character CLEARLY knows nothing about doing laundry. It seems more and more people get negligent about how laundry should get done. My parents wouldn't let that slide, especially my dad. When he does laundry, he uses the longest most aggressive cycle with smelly dirty laundry, especially true for my old GE. I follow that same lead even though my clothes just smell of cologne and everyday perspiration. I don't really care about time unless the situation arises. But no, I will not take any advice from a so-called "laundry expert". Like I said, this will get worse and worse every time laundry is done the way he suggested. Clearly, there are more laundry enthusiast like me who feel the EXACT same way. UGH!!!! I know that I will get slammed for saying this, but I really don't care at this point. The same people who are fussy about getting their laundry done quickly are the same ones who demand a magic bullet all the while cramming the machine so full that nothing moves, use cold or warm water, and speed wash cycles whether 30 or 15 minutes, then blame the manufacturer for their lazy laundering. So they then use overly scented laundry detergent and fabric softener to try to cover up their dirty, smelly, dingy colors and whites. And I don't believe that diapers can be sanitized in 30 minutes. Somebody show me where that exists, otherwise I'm not gonna listen to you, Patrick Richman. Your suggestions smell like BS which I can smell from a mile away! And for the most of the people which is the general public out there, if you're having laundry problems, too bad! You should've read and paid attention to your user's manual. You don't just shove EVERYTHING in a single load on a quick cycle and expect miracles. That's not how it works in the real world! Rant over!
People always blaming their washer when it's typically because of them! Wondering why their colors and whites are dingy... drives me insane!
At this point, what’s really the point with cycles?
Like what happened to fully manual control machines I know that’s probably given the way of automation and stuff like that, but it does make me wonder with all these people claiming that they should use one cycle over another for all their laundry, and my opinion forget about the cycles start off with at least a 7 1/2 to 10 minute agitation Wash, 7 1/2 minutes spin and drain with Spray, rinse at 3 1/2 minutes, lasting for one minute, then a 7 1/2 minute, rinse cycle, and then a full 7 1/2 minute spin, what happened with giving every aspect to the user instead of having different Wash programs for the same fabric? e.g. cotton normal, cotton Eco, and pre-wash cotton,
Speaking of which I do actually wonder if that is possible to do such a thing in a modern top loading washing machine (LG, I’m looking at you with your turbo drum) like switch on the drain pump and then start spinning instead of this waiting for the next cycle stuff, I don’t mean to be whingeing but with me, I also like a good automatic washing machine where the laundry is almost always kept moving
Like what happened to fully manual control machines I know that’s probably given the way of automation and stuff like that, but it does make me wonder with all these people claiming that they should use one cycle over another for all their laundry, and my opinion forget about the cycles start off with at least a 7 1/2 to 10 minute agitation Wash, 7 1/2 minutes spin and drain with Spray, rinse at 3 1/2 minutes, lasting for one minute, then a 7 1/2 minute, rinse cycle, and then a full 7 1/2 minute spin, what happened with giving every aspect to the user instead of having different Wash programs for the same fabric? e.g. cotton normal, cotton Eco, and pre-wash cotton,
Speaking of which I do actually wonder if that is possible to do such a thing in a modern top loading washing machine (LG, I’m looking at you with your turbo drum) like switch on the drain pump and then start spinning instead of this waiting for the next cycle stuff, I don’t mean to be whingeing but with me, I also like a good automatic washing machine where the laundry is almost always kept moving
Given the proliferation of "AI" wash cycles and automatic dosing, I doubt most people care to think about laundry cycles anymore.
laundry
And that's the whole problem. What are we doing running around like stupid dolts?
And that's the whole problem. What are we doing running around like stupid dolts?
angus
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Well, that self proclaimed "expert" - the Laundry Evangelist strikes again. This month's AARP magazine had a short article on how to do laundry. It listed several tips - starting with not overloading the machine, and a few other innocuous items. Then this joker was quoted as advising to never use any more than 2 tablespoons of detergent even in the largest loads.
What amazes me is the reach that this guy has with absolutely no qualifications and just plain stupid advice- he was even featured in an episode (maybe from last year or the year before) of HGTV's "Home Town". Apparently, Erin Napier was trying to remove some old adhesive from a textile and she and her friend Mallorie contacted "America's Leading Expert" on laundry for help. Sorry, but his disheveled appearance along with his smug and annoying voice was just too much...
Oh, well, perhaps I am just getting old and cranky. Whatever happened to plain old common sense? As my mother advised me long ago, "if you have to be bad at something, please pick something a lot more complicated than laundry - and don't be so lazy that you can't use the common sense God gave a dog to do laundry well".
What amazes me is the reach that this guy has with absolutely no qualifications and just plain stupid advice- he was even featured in an episode (maybe from last year or the year before) of HGTV's "Home Town". Apparently, Erin Napier was trying to remove some old adhesive from a textile and she and her friend Mallorie contacted "America's Leading Expert" on laundry for help. Sorry, but his disheveled appearance along with his smug and annoying voice was just too much...
Oh, well, perhaps I am just getting old and cranky. Whatever happened to plain old common sense? As my mother advised me long ago, "if you have to be bad at something, please pick something a lot more complicated than laundry - and don't be so lazy that you can't use the common sense God gave a dog to do laundry well".
Angus, could you imagine how he'd be clutching the pearls if he found out what dishwasher and laundry BobLoads were? I see countless places pertaining to loading your dishwasher properly to not oveerload your dishwasher too.
To angus...
Bingo! Look what we have here! We have people who moan and groan about why their laundry didn't come out smelling and looking clean and bright because of this so-called "expert". I'm sorry, but if I had to use the "long" cycle to get things done properly, then so be it. There are certain stains that are better removed with long cycles anyway. I've ran a long normal/casual cycle with the soak option added when I had blood stained dark blue jeans in a load of darks, and the stain was wiped out with cold water and Tide heavy duty power pods. Of course, I used Downy as desired. This was in my dad's Kenmore Elite front loader by lg.[this post was last edited: 2/23/2024-11:50]
Bingo! Look what we have here! We have people who moan and groan about why their laundry didn't come out smelling and looking clean and bright because of this so-called "expert". I'm sorry, but if I had to use the "long" cycle to get things done properly, then so be it. There are certain stains that are better removed with long cycles anyway. I've ran a long normal/casual cycle with the soak option added when I had blood stained dark blue jeans in a load of darks, and the stain was wiped out with cold water and Tide heavy duty power pods. Of course, I used Downy as desired. This was in my dad's Kenmore Elite front loader by lg.[this post was last edited: 2/23/2024-11:50]
detergent and large loads
One ounce of detergent for the largest loads and the speed wash cycle? How will ANYTHING EVER get clean? I'm sorry, but I don't have time to do shortcuts in the laundry which will end up with abysmal results. I don't care if I used the recommended amount of detergent and a "long" normal cycle just so I can have brilliant results. That will not eliminate sweaty otors or everyday stains in a quick cycle. As I stated before, the quick cycle is for a small load of lightly soiled laundry. In other words, it is for refreshing. This "laundry expert" is so stupid! Just ignore him! I know I will!
One ounce of detergent for the largest loads and the speed wash cycle? How will ANYTHING EVER get clean? I'm sorry, but I don't have time to do shortcuts in the laundry which will end up with abysmal results. I don't care if I used the recommended amount of detergent and a "long" normal cycle just so I can have brilliant results. That will not eliminate sweaty otors or everyday stains in a quick cycle. As I stated before, the quick cycle is for a small load of lightly soiled laundry. In other words, it is for refreshing. This "laundry expert" is so stupid! Just ignore him! I know I will!
stupid advice
I want everybody to comment on this article. This Patrick Richardson has zero clue. It's just plain stupid advice. an ounce of detergent, with warm water and a quick wash to even sanitize everything... This is not how you do it. And this guy claims that using washing and baking soda can clean even mechanics or gardening clothes in a quick cycle? I can't believe this for a fact. He can't be serious!
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I want everybody to comment on this article. This Patrick Richardson has zero clue. It's just plain stupid advice. an ounce of detergent, with warm water and a quick wash to even sanitize everything... This is not how you do it. And this guy claims that using washing and baking soda can clean even mechanics or gardening clothes in a quick cycle? I can't believe this for a fact. He can't be serious!
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