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Oh god, Honestly I’m starting to think this guy is an idiot

Detergent are mixed differently, some may be stronger, Some may be weaker, so you don’t take the smallest dosage, From, the most concentrated bottle, and you never use that for absolutely everything regardless of detergent brand, one thing I’ve learnt with really dirty laundry, is that sometimes even the recommended dose isn’t enough, and you never use the express cycle leave that stuff alone for when the mother-in-law comes over. Always use at least warm water and if your load is large enough, you should sort it by colour, or garment type, I believe me the Harry unicycle is your friend if you got really dirty stuff, or if you really want to give you laundry, an actual proper wash
 
Soooo, the entire industry, both washing machine and detergent manufacturers alike, have got it all wrong, despite all their investment and research... Seems to me instead of trying to sell a book, he should get on Kickstarter and launch his own washing machine and detergent brand, and get a chinese manufacturer to actually design and make it for him.

With only one short washing cycle, the washing machine could just have a single button. One press would power it up and set it running, after first filling its tiny dispenser of course, and as it will wash quicker, cleaner, more efficient, use less detergent and be easier to use than anything else on the market, so he should clean up!
 
I first heard Patric Richardson on NPR on or near Thanksgiving. His tips for removing Thanksgiving meal-related stains seemed sound, relying primarily on oxygen bleach. Much later, I saw a video in which he advised using soap rather than detergent. I suppose soap is fine if you pretreat all stains, have soft water and rinse in warm water. At any rate, the laundry practices of most of us at AW—the true Laundry Guys/Gals—would probably run counter to many of his suggestions.
 
I'm listening to this podcast...

He's really rallying ALWAYS using express cycle...always... he was asked "is there any time where you may want to use another cycle?" Like if an alien wipes slimy goo all over you? Are you still using the express cycle.. even then? Yes... In his mind.. The washer should only have one button that's always the express cycle with warm water... Like always... always... no matter what kind of filth you're dealing with. Wow!!!

Some things he's not wrong about though... He did say to never use cold...which shocked me. He also said sorting is important (it is)

He seems to be a fan of laundry soap (which isn't detergent)
 
I don't think so.. He wasn't pushing a certain brand. He was saying it's very difficult to find...He said you can find it in some co-op or specialty stores.. Places like that...

As I listened to him.. I found myself agreeing with some of what he said... while completely cringing at other things.
 
Patric Richardsons laundry advice

You can’t condense laundry, advice, and methods into quick little sound bites like this anymore than you can tell people to cook everything at the same temperature for the same amount of time and everything would come out perfectly. There are simply far too many variables in different situations to be considered.

The guy is a bit of an idiot, sort of a brief sensation. Hopefully he’ll go down in history of how to do laundry as tiny did Tim did for great music , Lol

John
 
Another Brain on DRUGS...

Well, I use whatever amount of detergent is necessary for the load, and I have a sensor-water level system... So I no longer have to eyeball the load if I have an intermittent water level, which I don't--I gave away my not-so-energy-efficient Lady K...

 

 

 

-- Dave
 
SMH!

I mean, seriously? How do you expect a full dirty smelly sweaty load to get clean on express? And I don't buy that express wash gets the toughest loads cleaned! I don't. No wonder why this Patrick Richardson looks disheveled! Ladies and gentlemen, stick to the normal or heavy duty cycles if it is available and be done with it! If heavy duty is unavailable, stick with normal! I'd use the proper amount of laundry detergent and fabric softener, and bleach on whites. Patrick Richardson, you are a stupid idiot!
 
Generally...

I use just enough detergent to create a tiny layer of suds that cover around 25% of the water’s surface once the machine is agitating, and then stop there (around 1/3 cup of powder, give or take). I’ve found this approach works great in my 2017 Speed Queen top loader. However, this machine is very different from a modern front loader or an H.E top loader, which is the type of machine I’m assuming the writer is talking about. I’m sure that 2 tablespoons of detergent would be plenty for one of those machines on an auto load sensing cycle. However, that simply won’t cut it in an old school top loader, like most of the machines we have here on AW. A lot of people these days haven’t even seen an old school top loader anymore. Personally, I wouldn’t want to use the quick cycle for everything, especially in a front load machine. Those machines need time in order to clean effectively. He does have a good point about not using cold water, however. I’ll give him credit where it’s due for that.
Thatwasherguy.
 
Adam...

"Leave the express cycle alone". I agree with that statement. I've been trying to tell people. I'd use a pod and just stick to the normal cycle, and fabric softener in the water diluted to turn into a solution during final rinse. And yes, whites need bleach and hot water and time. So, don't believe the hype. I am just as disgusted as all of you on here. I still can't believe it. I bet the people who follow his advice have SO MANY ISSUES with laundry. They try to find a magic bullet to this problem. SMH. Where is common sense?
 
double post

Sorry for the double post. I have so much to say when it comes to this "expert". I'll use warm or hot waterand maybe cold or cool when the temps are just right, that's it! No speed washing for me as it isn't accurate for me! Exception: when I need a shirt or pair of jeans refreshed quickly. Rant over!
 
us being stupid

Does this so-called laundry "expert" think we're stupid? Maybe we're stupid for using long cottons cycles and doses of detergent that correspond to the line. Maybe we're stupid for using softener properly. Am I missing something? Maybe we're stupid for using various temperatures, whether cold, warm or hot depending on color. Maybe we're stupid for using chlorine bleach on whites. Do I look stupid? Maybe I'm too stupid for using long cycles to have brilliant results. Somebody, please tell me that none of us are stupid. Maybe they're stupid.
 
Is he talking about top loaders, or front loaders, large, or small capacity washing machines, liquids, or concentrated gels, or is it 2 tablespoons and a quick wash fits all.

I wouldn't know about US machines that his advice is intended for, but the quick wash on ones sold over here are usually designed for very lightly soiled, small loads. The quick wash (mini 30) 30°C 30 minute wash on mine is for a maximum of a 2kg load and is really intended to freshen up something you need in a hurry, not for a full (7kg) load of heavily stained laundry.

If washing machine manufacturers could get the same results with a short wash and it actually used less electricity, they would. It would improve their energy efficiency rating which would boost sales.

His 2 tablespoon detergent dosage would barely be enough of most detergents for a 4-5kg (front load) washing machine. Using that much in a top loader with lots more water surely won't wash.
 
Express Cycle?

So when washing in my Maytag Wringer, recommend agitation times are usually 3-5 minutes according to the manual. We all know why.
So would this dude tell me to reduce agitation time to 1 minute? Ya know..to get a “express cycle”
Also when using soap (that’s made for laundry use) in a top loader, the recommended amount on the box can be as much as 1/2 cup along with 1/4 cup borax or other additives.
How the hell is a TbLS of detergent or soap going to effectively reduce the service tension of say 17 gallons of water?
Where is his degree in chemistry?
What does his washing machine smell like??
Has he ever washed dirty overalls that someone had on after a days work on a farm?
 
to Stan.

I agree with you. And what bugs me is this so-called "study" he's done. Does he even have a clue what he's trying to tell us? Well let me tell you something. You cannot clean the dirtiest loads in an express cycle of 30 minutes or less. If I was at his house, I'd use the proper cycle, detergent, softener if desired, chlorine bleach with whites when required, and the right temps. As my dad would say, "We don't do lightweight washing around here." Screw his "methods". They don't work whatsoever.
Where is common sense? What does this stupid idiot not understand? If I have heavily soiled everyday laundry, then common sense says to me that more detergent and time is required. So what if it took more than an hour? So what if it took 2 or 3 hours? I can watch tv and do laundry at the same time.
Blasting disinformation that everything will be clean and sanitary on warm and express cycles lasting 30 minutes or less. It doesn't happen in the real world! Like we would follow his stupid advice! SMH! I get so angry that I don't even spell correctly at times. THIS PISSES ME OFF TO THINK THAT HIS ADVICE WORKS IS JUST DOWNRIGHT STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Signed, GELaundry4ever who is very angry seeing this stupid advice being pushed to the masses who will believe it and see it as the magic bullet. And to you Patrick Richardson, your laundry methods are so FILTHY! YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE RIGHT WAY TO DO LAUNDRY, AND YOUR STUPID IDIOCY IS GETTING PEOPLE RASHES AND SKIN PROBLEMS!!!! I'M SORRY IF I CALL YOU STUPID, BUT YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY STUPID!!!! GIVE ME A BREAK!!!! I'M DONE RANTING!!!! I TELL YOU. DONE! I'M DONE! I TELL YOU! DONE!!!! DAMN!

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/washing-cycles-explained/
 
Jerome

Just read all that ..
A lot to unpack there..and to try to be as fair as possible to him..
It’s true that if detergent can’t be rinsed out then it’s not effective..as it’s crucial that effective rinsing carries the detergent and dirt away and down the drain.
However what machine is not capable of rinsing more than two TBLS of detergent away? If it can’t, then there’s a problem with the machine!
Vinegar can work on a sweat stain in certain circumstances, but so will ammonia provided the fabric can withstand it.
Real soap can work very well to treat certain stains like grease or ring around the collar, but you certainly wouldn’t want to treat a coffee or tea stain with it! You’d have to remove those stains first before ever coming in contact with real soap.
Oxygen bleach can be very useful but as it’s been discussed here on the forum in length..the question always comes up as to how effective it is without an activator. And if I’m correct, P&G holds the keys to an effective activated oxygen bleaching system.
Mind you it’s not the all be all..if one got say hair color on a white terry towel, oxygen bleach will do little to lift the stain. In that case you need chlorine bleach to lift and fade the stain. If it’s a colored towel..you’re screwed.
Stay calm Jerome, no sense to get fired up about this dudes silliness LOL
Got to hand it to him, he found an audience and is making $ off it, and we’re talking about him! 😂
 
stupidity

It's his stupidity that gets me fired up. I have a feeling that this dude's disheveled appearance is due to how he washes his clothes. He must be in fantasy land. Maybe I'm stupid for using the longer cycles to get the job done right the first time. Maybe I'm delusional.
What lab studies does he cite? Why would you wash the toughest loads on an express cycle? You're not getting tough stains out in that short amount of time. I'm not buying any of this stupid crap.
 

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