G'day all, like many of us on here I use public washing machines for bigger items or more than a quick rinse of a couple of shirts etc. I have been using a branded sanitiser in the final rinse cycle to help kill any unwanted hitch hikers. It has been suggested instead of using expensive supermarket brands to start using around 50ml-80ml of white vinegar.
My question to you knowledgeable people is, what say you and does anyone already use vinegar in the final rinse? For those of of you that are lucky and don't do the washing, what does the minister for finance and war say?
Keep Safe out there.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 10th of December 2021 03:05:55 PM
Peter_n_Margaret said
02:56 PM Dec 10, 2021
Chlorine is cheaper and better. Cheers, Peter
peter67 said
07:55 PM Dec 10, 2021
Doug your going to wash the clothes anyway, so why not spray them with surface spray first? kills crabs I know that for a fact. Your welcome:)
landy said
09:53 PM Dec 10, 2021
I think it might be other peoples crabs that they may of left in the washing machine that Doug is wanting to kill. ( but I have been wrong once before )
I'm sure Doug would only have very friendly crabs. Landy
Radar said
10:20 PM Dec 10, 2021
Hi Dougwe.
I big fan of white vinegar, it all started when I was a teen having it on my hot potato chips.
Yes, we do put a cup full of vinegar in the tray near where you put the soap powder.
The washing machine guy said our washer was one of cleanest internal he had seen. So that was a plus.
Vinegar is cheap $1.20, scientific reasons, I have know idea, we don't have any nasties in our clothes as far as we are aware of.
2013 I retired, that makes it 8 years I have been loading the washing machine . I did load the washing with my work clothes before but vinegar would not of made much difference to them I suspect.
Possum3 said
10:50 PM Dec 10, 2021
I have stopped using fabic softener in washing machine a now put white vinegar in the dispenser within the machine - no smell and softer wash.
chappy said
11:33 PM Dec 10, 2021
I don't know the scientifics of deodorising/ sanitisation but I put eucalyptus oil in the rinse. However a podiatrist told me to put tea tree oil in the wash to kill fungas! Happy to hear others experiences.
Mike Harding said
07:38 AM Dec 11, 2021
White vinegar in the rinse restores the pH balance after the washing powder, it'll probably kill a few bugs but not all. As mentioned it will also keep the machine clean, I use it instead of commercial rinse aid products. $1.60/L at Safeway.
dogbox said
09:04 AM Dec 11, 2021
some of the sanitizers that go into a wash can cause some skin irritation if not rinsed out thoughly .
Craig1 said
09:17 AM Dec 11, 2021
Bloody Hell, seagulls in the Laundrette !!
Wannabe nomad said
03:22 PM Dec 11, 2021
White vinegar in the final rise, just wait till it's almost full and preferably in a jug full of water just in case the neat vinegar marks the clothes. Then hang the clothes in the sun or use the dryer for a final germ/bug kill. As mentioned above It also leaves the clothes soft and the machine clean. Trust me, my oldest granddaughter calls me 'laundry super gran'. Then have fish and chips for tea lol.
Dougwe said
11:41 AM Dec 12, 2021
Thanks everyone, it sounds like the vinegar is a winner.
I will have to put cable ties all over my hat to keep the seagulls away though but easy done.
Keep Safe out there everyone.
the rocket said
02:34 PM Dec 12, 2021
Once, before adding clothes to washer i looked inside and saw live silver fish. Went to next washer n it was filfthy because someone had washed dog bedding. We bought a washer after That.
Went to next washer n it was filfthy because someone had washed dog bedding.
Yes, there are quite a lot of those travelling with a dog who do not give a thought to others who might want to use the communal facilities.
Regarding vinegar, my partner adds a good dose of Bicarb Soda and vinegar after the first rinse cycle. The combination can be used on its own for delicate items. The vinegar sets off a foaming action in the Bi Carb and is great for hand washing.
Brodie Allen said
10:17 AM Dec 13, 2021
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
Chlorine is cheaper and better. Cheers, Peter
Consider obtaining online a kilo of Sodium Percarbonate.
Same stuff as major ingredient in Vanish and the like and
is an excellent deodoriser for the toilet cassette.
And far, far cheaper than Vanish, which lots use for both
purposes and is only about 30%. Use much less.
A sprinkle in the dishwasher and WM at home recommended.
G'day all, like many of us on here I use public washing machines for bigger items or more than a quick rinse of a couple of shirts etc. I have been using a branded sanitiser in the final rinse cycle to help kill any unwanted hitch hikers. It has been suggested instead of using expensive supermarket brands to start using around 50ml-80ml of white vinegar.
My question to you knowledgeable people is, what say you and does anyone already use vinegar in the final rinse? For those of of you that are lucky and don't do the washing, what does the minister for finance and war say?
Keep Safe out there.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 10th of December 2021 03:05:55 PM
Chlorine is cheaper and better.
Cheers,
Peter
I'm sure Doug would only have very friendly crabs.
Landy
Hi Dougwe.
I big fan of white vinegar, it all started when I was a teen having it on my hot potato chips.
Yes, we do put a cup full of vinegar in the tray near where you put the soap powder.
The washing machine guy said our washer was one of cleanest internal he had seen. So that was a plus.
Vinegar is cheap $1.20, scientific reasons, I have know idea, we don't have any nasties in our clothes as far as we are aware of.
2013 I retired, that makes it 8 years I have been loading the washing machine . I did load the washing with my work clothes before but vinegar would not of made much difference to them I suspect.
White vinegar in the rinse restores the pH balance after the washing powder, it'll probably kill a few bugs but not all. As mentioned it will also keep the machine clean, I use it instead of commercial rinse aid products. $1.60/L at Safeway.
I will have to put cable ties all over my hat to keep the seagulls away though but easy done.
Keep Safe out there everyone.
Once, before adding clothes to washer i looked inside and saw live silver fish. Went to next washer n it was filfthy because someone had washed dog bedding. We bought a washer after That.
Yes, there are quite a lot of those travelling with a dog who do not give a thought to others who might want to use the communal facilities.
Regarding vinegar, my partner adds a good dose of Bicarb Soda and vinegar after the first rinse cycle. The combination can be used on its own for delicate items. The vinegar sets off a foaming action in the Bi Carb and is great for hand washing.
Consider obtaining online a kilo of Sodium Percarbonate.
Same stuff as major ingredient in Vanish and the like and
is an excellent deodoriser for the toilet cassette.
And far, far cheaper than Vanish, which lots use for both
purposes and is only about 30%. Use much less.
A sprinkle in the dishwasher and WM at home recommended.