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briche


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just putting there a question about washing detergents. Has anyone got any clues on a natural cleaneras I am sick of having to continually try and clean waste water pipes of the gunk that forms in them especially as we are now handle this waste water via our grey water tanks.

I thought I saw some comments back some time ago but can't find them in "search"

i would appreciate any comments that you wish to sent our way.

briche.

 

 



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I use "per-carbonate" of soda . The main ingredient in nappy san .. It's also used to clean beer lines .. Add after washing dishes with hot water .

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Can you please give more detail, how much, how often?

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Hi Colin, I suspect Aus-Kiwi means that he adds it to the hot water after finishing the dishes before he lets it go. I would take a guess it's about a tablespoon.

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-- Edited by briche on Saturday 30th of July 2016 04:49:19 PM



-- Edited by briche on Saturday 30th of July 2016 04:50:02 PM

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Yep a teaspoon or two . Use it in toilet .. Black water as well .

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thanks Aus-Kiwi, reading the details looks like the way to go. Just one question, where do you buy it in Aust?



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You just beat me to that question Brian.



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Dougwe wrote:

You just beat me to that question Brian.

 Yep, me too



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Thank you Graeme, will solve the problem in a number of vans.

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Thank AK. I haved saved that link until next on laptop. I am on phone as we speak.

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using fabric softener in the rinse is a major cause of that grey slimey build up in hoses. At home or when in caravan parks but using my own machine, i run a cup of vinegar through with the last rinse, clothes come out soft and it helps clean the hoses.

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The best thing you can do to prevent sludge build up is not to use too much washing up detergent. Best of British luck with convincing SWAMBO of that.

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Wouldn't they smell of vinegar Jackie?

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When next near a Bunnings or cleaning product store check out what they have.

vinegar is a natural softener and was used before the advent of the modern softeners. Once a month I give my machine at home a clean out with one litre of white vinegar, set on high and hot. Also fill the softener cup with vinegar.



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Dougwe wrote:

Wouldn't they smell of vinegar Jackie?

 No Dougwe there is no vinegar smell at all. 



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