Thread Number: 85264
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Post# 1097926 , Reply# 1   11/22/2020 at 06:39 (1,223 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 1097941 , Reply# 2   11/22/2020 at 09:41 (1,222 days old) by chrisbsuk (Bristol, uk)   |   | |
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like you, when I got the machine I bought a load of caps to try, but as time has gone on, the only ones I continue to use regularly are the ones for "Wool" and "Ultra Dark" - I find they are pretty good, but I do agree are quite an expensive option - but I keep buying them! Its the wool ones that are used most frequently for jumpers etc, and Ultra Dark I only would use for Jeans, matched with the Denim cycle.
I have just finished the booster caps too - I won't buy those again though, because whilst they're excellent, I can just add Vanish powder to the machine when I am washing tea towels, etc for about 1/4 of the price. Interestingly, the machine dispensed this about 1/2 way through the main wash rather than at the start. Guess thats why with these you ned to select additive rather than detergent on the Cap menu I have got the Outdoor Caps which I have used once for our outdoor jackets, to make the most of the Proofing Cycle. These are absolutely excellent but as I mentioned, only used them the once so far, because you don't need to wash your jackets very often.... I had the fabric softener capsules and they were absolutely dreadful - the scents weren't very nice (in my opinion, anyway) and it felt like they needed to be more concentrated to be honest. Full loads of towels, bedding for example wouldn't be soft like they'd be with a normal style softener - the drier didn't help too much. So, needless to say I won't buy those again On the subject of fabric softener, I found it frustrating that once you stick a cap in (say, for example, Ultra Dark) then by default you can't use softener too. To get around this, I wait for the initial fill then take the capsule out, and fill the compartment as normal with softener and the machine dispenses as normal in the final rinse. I also continue to use the Miele Twin Dos cartridges, and I've noticed they've started to roll out different formulations for these - going to order some of the "Refresh Elixr" to give them a go - just one of each rather than a case, just in case I am stuck with a set of 6 that I dont like! Stuck a link in for those interested. CLICK HERE TO GO TO chrisbsuk's LINK |
Post# 1097947 , Reply# 3   11/22/2020 at 10:33 (1,222 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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I have some laying around and I use them for those once in a while loads - mostly outdoor and proofing. I bought some Cotton Repair ones and they are nice too. |
Post# 1097953 , Reply# 5   11/22/2020 at 11:27 (1,222 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Ran mine on a sweat jacket and some pants. Made a difference for sure. Just run the load through the dryer afterwards. Gonna run some T-Shirts in the near future. |
Post# 1097960 , Reply# 6   11/22/2020 at 12:32 (1,222 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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This is a timely thread. Just this morning I cleaned out my laundry products cabinet (I need an intervention) and was surprised what all I had up there. I also bought a bunch of caps when I bought the machine. I filled the drawer in-between the washer and dryer. What I didn't think about was the fact that I have soft water and the dosage is too much for one load. I have been poking one open and using about half on each load so I have stopped buying them. Instead I have been buying the formulations in bottles. Then I discovered Laundress products.
Any Laundress products fans here? I have a problem. I love the scent of their products. I must stop. |
Post# 1097964 , Reply# 7   11/22/2020 at 12:41 (1,222 days old) by Wsg663miele (Edgware)   |   | |
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Ooh I'd never heard of laundress until just now. Looks lovely. Anything you'd especially recommend? |
Post# 1097968 , Reply# 8   11/22/2020 at 13:06 (1,222 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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Just Kidding. I really like their classic scent which most of the products come in. I do like their Darks Detergent. It cleans really well and I'm hoping it helps to keep colors from fading. It is supposed to but I've only used it on a few loads.
I am especially fond of the Alternative Bleach powder and Scented Vinegar. This combination does some amazing things with stains. For example, I have some favorite placements that are like a woven cotton. I'm not sure what you would call it. I stopped using them because they were starting to look dingy and had a few stains. Yesterday, for the heck of it I soaked them for a couple of hours in one cap of the bleach alternative and one cap of the scented vinegar. I was shocked. The white parts are now pure white again and the stains are gone. I've done some dish towels and had the same results. I have two white Terry cloth robes. I was going to throw them out because the collars were getting stained and I couldn't get them clean. I soaked them in this solution for a couple of hours and the discoloration is gone and the rest of the robe white again. Just really good stuff. Their website has a stain guide and a How To search section. You can search for your stain and it will tell you how they recommend you deal with it.
I like their products because they work and are plant based. Tip: Sign up for their newsletter and you'll get coupons and codes for discounts. The stuff is a little pricey so I buy it when I have a coupon and free shipping. |
Post# 1097973 , Reply# 9   11/22/2020 at 13:43 (1,222 days old) by beehiveboy (Northamptonshire, England )   |   | |
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Hi Guys, I wonder if any of you Miele experts can help me? So, I’ve had my twindos 2-3 years and about a year or so ago there was an extended period when the cartridges were on back order at Miele. Upshot being that I’d already run out and got the “run maintenance” message. I tried filling an empty cartridge with water, several times but it never worked properly. Obviously I should have brought this up with Miele at the time, no idea why I didn’t. Anyway, result being I now have to clear the “run maintenance “ message every time I start a cycle, which is annoying, and I’d love to go back to using the cartridges but I suspect I’ll need a super expensive maintenance call. Is there any way round this or is it the only option now? Cheers Guys
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Post# 1097974 , Reply# 10   11/22/2020 at 13:47 (1,222 days old) by beehiveboy (Northamptonshire, England )   |   | |
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Hi Guys, I wonder if any of you Miele experts can help me? So, I’ve had my twindos 2-3 years and about a year or so ago there was an extended period when the cartridges were on back order at Miele. Upshot being that I’d already run out and got the “run maintenance” message. I tried filling an empty cartridge with water, several times but it never worked properly. Obviously I should have brought this up with Miele at the time, no idea why I didn’t. Anyway, result being I now have to clear the “run maintenance “ message every time I start a cycle, which is annoying, and I’d love to go back to using the cartridges but I suspect I’ll need a super expensive maintenance call. Is there any way round this or is it the only option now? Cheers Guys
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Post# 1097982 , Reply# 12   11/22/2020 at 14:58 (1,222 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I was getting the same message and I ran the cleaning cartridge through it and it cleared up the message.
Is this the site you are talking about? I don't get any scrolling ads or anything like that. I don't have a foaming issue at all. The bottle says to use 2 caps in a HE machine and I use 1 because I have soft water. No issues at all with foaming. I had no idea they sold the company.
I just searched and found the article about the sale. Well that's a bit of a buzz kill. I guess we'll see what happens to the products. The article says it won't change but who knows. CLICK HERE TO GO TO chachp's LINK |
Post# 1097994 , Reply# 13   11/22/2020 at 16:16 (1,222 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Booster Cap Dosing later in wash cycle......
Is for same reasons Miele UltraPhase 2 liquid bleach (oxygen) and most washers with "Stain" options for wash cycles dispense oxygen bleach later in wash.... While modern enzyme laden detergents work pretty well with oxygen bleach from the start, results are slightly better if the former are allowed to do their thing first for a bit. Liquid detergent or booster products that contain enzymes cannot have oxygen or any other bleach because it would kill off enzymes. In powdered products either powdered bleach and or enzymes are coated or otherwise protected to keep one from bothering the other while dry. Liquid oxygen bleach (hydrogen peroxide) tends to get a bad rap in domestic use because it is more difficult to dose in dispensers. Commercial laundries have long loved the stuff because when properly formulated (30% to 50% hydrogen peroxide) and used correctly gives very good results. But those machines have pump dosing devices much like Miele devised for Ultraphase. |
Post# 1098085 , Reply# 14   11/23/2020 at 10:22 (1,221 days old) by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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The Booster Caps are mostly enzymes.
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Post# 1098112 , Reply# 15   11/23/2020 at 15:49 (1,221 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Well that makes absolutely no sense, none at all.
Miele is charging not a small amount of money for something that is already included in most top or even middle shelf detergents. This includes not just Persil or Ariel, but Miele's own offerings. No wonder see so much of those cap dose things being flogged on fleaPay and elsewhere. |
Post# 1098120 , Reply# 16   11/23/2020 at 17:22 (1,221 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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When I got the washer I was reading about the liquid fabric softener and the fabric softener in the capsules. The descriptions were not exactly the same so I called Miele support to ask what the difference was. She said, honestly, the product is the same and buying the bottle is so much more cost effective than the capsules. I suppose if someone really didn't want to measure the caps are nice but they are pricey. Plus in my case, I still have to split them open because they are dosed too high for use with my soft water.
I did buy the booster capsules and I used one but didn't pay attention to when the product was dispensed into the washer. Based on this conversation I would expect that to happen later in the wash cycle so I may try one again to see what happens.
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Post# 1098419 , Reply# 17   11/26/2020 at 19:57 (1,218 days old) by moon1234 (Wisconsin)   |   | |
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Always thought the CAPs were expensive. We buy the wool and downs in the bottles. 2L for wool and the 8oz for the downs. We have a lot more wool items than down (which is usually just bedding and some coats.) |
Post# 1099135 , Reply# 19   12/3/2020 at 05:29 (1,212 days old) by Wsg663miele (Edgware)   |   | |
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Are there any caps that don't exist that you'd like too see? I'd love an ultrawhite cap for sparkling whites and also a starch one! That would be amazing |
Post# 1192329 , Reply# 21   10/21/2023 at 12:35 by labboy (SD, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1192334 , Reply# 22   10/21/2023 at 14:17 by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 1192339 , Reply# 23   10/21/2023 at 14:56 by Labboy (SD, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1192763 , Reply# 28   10/30/2023 at 03:08 by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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I never tried it that way, but using the detergent cap setting that should work in principle. Why they do softener as a cap I don't understand myself, but I for example have maybe 1 or 2 times a year I need wool detergent. |
Post# 1192773 , Reply# 29   10/30/2023 at 09:35 by Labboy (SD, CA)   |   | |
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I tried the CottonRepair Caps. I used the Normal cycle at 40C set for heavy soil. They definitely helped to restore the smooth appearance of several cotton garments. The package does say to limit the load size to 2.0 kg. I’ll definitely get them again in the future.
For fun, I also tried some of the cocoon softener caps. Not impressed. Its very thick and curds remained in the top of the Cap when the cycle was finished. (I found on subsequent cycles that vigorously shaking the Cap before installation helps with that.). I won’t be buying them again. Scent was nothing interesting I also tried some of the Aqua softener which I really liked. Lovely scent and things do come out very soft. I think that’s going to be my new go-to for sheets and towels Bob |