If you do, you could be wasting money and detergent. Look closely at your detergent scoop. Odds are the "normal size" load line is hard to see. I highlighted mine with a Sharpie and just transfer the scoop when I open a new box. The detergent manufacturers are hoping you'll just absentmindedly toss in "a scoopful" with your laundry load, without your realizing you are almost using double the amount needed. You'll get more loads out of a box and more wear out of your clothes that aren't dingy with detergent build-up.
FYI: This is the time to stock up on detergent and cleaning supplies. Sales and coupons abound right now. All part of the New Year resolutions/clean up promotions. The regular price of the Tide I buy is between $15-$17, it's been on sale the last two weeks for $10.99. And even a better deal with the $1 coupons or 35 cent tripled coupons - I've got three boxes stashed away.
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For years, I measured incorrectly, using way too much detergent. Then I was looking at the bottle cap and realized that there was 2 lines. The lowest for normal, the 2nd for heavily soiled loads. And all this time I had been filling the cap to the top! Aaargh!!!
Hi Peggy!!! GREAT TIP!!! I even use 1/2 of what is recommended for regular loads... filling 1/2 way to the fill line... stretching my detergent a bit farther!
Lala :o)
Hi, Peggy! I just happened on your blog while viewing fellow Texans blogs looking for interesting recipes and crafts. Interesting posts & I can't wait until I'm in Houston next to pick up the HEB Texas air fresheners!
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