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Post# 884847   6/13/2016 at 07:36 (2,846 days old) by skeggy56 (skegness, Lincolnshire, England)   |   | |
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Hi, newbie here, I've just bought a Hoovermatic 3310 and a hotpoint empress, My question is what wash powder is best to use in these machines does anyone have any preferences. Any advise is much appreciated, Thank's Kev. |
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Post# 884909 , Reply# 2   6/13/2016 at 14:24 (2,845 days old) by skeggy56 (skegness, Lincolnshire, England)   |   | |
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Thank's Hoovermatic, I'll try what i've got now and then try your suggestion's. Thank's Kev. |
Post# 884928 , Reply# 3   6/13/2016 at 15:27 (2,845 days old) by Spiraclean (UK)   |   | |
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I'll second that. When I had a Hotpoint Supermatic, supermarket own brand powders worked well in the wash and were the easiest to rinse out. With branded powders, it would often take five or six rinses until I felt the rinse water ran clear enough for my liking. High suds powders were even worse, and would not rinse out acceptably unless I refilled the wash tub for a deep rinse, negating all the time and water saving benefits a twin tub is supposed to provide.
Soap flakes work well, but AFAIK their production has been phased out now in favour of the liquid version. Worth a try, but unless you already have perfectly soft water, you will need to use a water softening agent in the wash in order to ensure a good lather and prevent scum forming. Adding a separate oxygen bleach will kick it up a notch too. |
Post# 884935 , Reply# 4   6/13/2016 at 15:47 (2,845 days old) by ServisChris (Southampton, Hampshire UK)   |   | |
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Hi, I used soap flakes in my Hoovermatic (cant remember the model) and Hotpoint Supermatic and it managed alright. I use Dri pak soap flakes...after a quick search online I found them, but theyre listed at £115 and above which is odd... But I found them on this US website which I'll link you to. No idea why, I will continue searching for you.
Chris CLICK HERE TO GO TO ServisChris's LINK |
Post# 885039 , Reply# 5   6/14/2016 at 04:24 (2,845 days old) by skeggy56 (skegness, Lincolnshire, England)   |   | |
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Thank's for the info chap's, I think i'll try the supermarket own brand's and see how i get on, One thing's for sure i won't be trying soap flake's @ £115 a pop, I could buy another machine for that lol. Thankyou again for your input, Cheer's Kev. |
Post# 885081 , Reply# 6   6/14/2016 at 09:35 (2,845 days old) by mikeymatic (Manchester UK)   |   | |
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I've used Dri-Pak Liquid Soap Flakes. They give great results, rinse away well and leave clothes really soft, without many of the harmful chemicals found in other washing liquids.
Dri-Pak makes these soap flakes, under their own brand and also for Tesco - £3 for a 750ml bottle. Also they are soon going to be available under the Wilko brand and can be ordered via click and collect. Previously Wilko sold it in their shops for £2.50 so it's really good value. Here's a couple of links www.dri-pak.co.uk/laundry-product... www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProd... www.tesco.com/groceries/product/d... |