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Old 12-09-2007, 15:15
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On the advice of another poster I switched from washing powder to liquid to prevent my drains getting blocked - bought some Ariel liquid tablets or whatever they're called. Now my house stinks of Ariel.

Is there a nicer smelling liquid clothes wash that actually gets things clean at 30 degrees?

[yeah, I thought about putting this in "advice" but it's more about personal taste I think]
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:32
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Why would washing powder block drains? It dissolves in water.
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:34
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Why would washing powder block drains? It dissolves in water.
only if you take it out of the packets,

think we have found your problem OP
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:37
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A plumber sent to clear my drain said that it's washing powder that collects into a ball and sticks in the drain, rather like it does in the washing machine compartment, that causes blockages.
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:48
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On the advice of another poster I switched from washing powder to liquid to prevent my drains getting blocked - bought some Ariel liquid tablets or whatever they're called. Now my house stinks of Ariel.

Is there a nicer smelling liquid clothes wash that actually gets things clean at 30 degrees?

[yeah, I thought about putting this in "advice" but it's more about personal taste I think]


Can recommend Persil Small and Mighty liquid.
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:53
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I use Persil non-bio powder (y'know the one that comes in the massive blue boxes).
There's no beating it at the end of the day - I don't go in for all these 2-in-1 liquid tablets or those in-wash 'dispenser balls'.

Good old powder + high temp wash = clean clothes.
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:56
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Bold 2-in-1 crushed silk and jasmine - yummy!

EDIT: not sure if it's any good for your machine but it sure smells nice!
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Old 12-09-2007, 15:59
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Bold 2-in-1 crushed silk and jasmine - yummy!

EDIT: not sure if it's any good for your machine but it sure smells nice!
I use the Ocean fresh Bold 2-in-1 .... I still use Fabreeze softener though so my clothes get a double doze of softener, they smell great.
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:02
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:05
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?
No, but have you checked to see if a dog has indeed crapped in the drum before putting in the washing
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:07
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No, but have you checked to see if a dog has indeed crapped in the drum before putting in the washing
Yeah, it's weird. We have no dogs or anything and the cat isn't allowed in the kitchen where the washing machine is
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:07
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I buy Sainsburys Perform liquid tabs. Clothes smell nice and they don't stink the house out.
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:09
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?
I don't like the smell of the Asda washing powder/tablets etc either. They always seem to make the clothes smell stale.
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:11
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Bold 2-in-1 crushed silk and jasmine - yummy!

EDIT: not sure if it's any good for your machine but it sure smells nice!
I had to stop using that stuff, it left my skin covered in rashes
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:12
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Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe next time I'm at a loose end I'll go and sniff some bottles in Sainsbury's.
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:13
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?

Some products can leave a malodour, but more often than not smells from the washing machine caused by bacteria living in there within door seals etc are passed onto the clothes.
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:33
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?
Thats the post of the day for me, at work reading this and I just could not keep the laughter under wraps

But, sorry no advice from me on this one but I have to say I do occasionally wash my clothes again cos they smell just unwashed
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:35
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No, but have you checked to see if a dog has indeed crapped in the drum before putting in the washing
OMG, you could end up washing the dog, with his little face all squashed up to the door
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:37
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Bold 2-in-1 crushed silk and jasmine - yummy!

EDIT: not sure if it's any good for your machine but it sure smells nice!
I love the smell of this
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:39
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Persil Liquid Washing Tabs.

Absolutely love the smell of these
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Old 12-09-2007, 16:51
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OMG, you could end up washing the dog, with his little face all squashed up to the door
That's almost as amusing as the idea of the poster actually checking his drum for dog poo.
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Old 12-09-2007, 17:04
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Is there something in some washing powders that makes your clothes smell of crap when they come out of the wash?

I think we use ASDAs washing powders and for some reason, with some clothes, I put them in the wash and they come out literally smelling of dog crap!! Does anybody else have this problem?
In addition to Asda washing powder smelling like crap themselves apparently, it sounds like you need to clean the washing machine itself. They do need doing every now and then. You can buy a 'Washing Machine service' pack from the supermarket which gives you the solution to clean it out. It just involves wiping round the door, soaking the tray and then putting the rest of the solution in the drawer and put the machine on a wash. Before now I've put bleach in the drawer and put the machine on a quick wash cycle, them another quick wash cycle to ensure the bleach has cleared and any smells have gone completely. Not sure it's good for the machine, but in emergencies it's quite handy.

What I also have to do every now and then is disconnect the outlet pipe under the sink and clean that out manually - it often gets clogged up with nasty gunk there. Also, once a fortnight, just do a quick wash with absolutely nothing in there and just let it wash the machine through.
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Old 12-09-2007, 17:38
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It's far more likely that the soil pipe isn't connected at the optimum height & water from the kitchen sink trap is being sucked back into the machine.

I've never ever had to wash a washing machine out as described above or had one that smells like dog shit The worst I've encountered is the drawer getting a bit gungy, but that's about it.
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Old 12-09-2007, 17:43
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Washing machines cause smelly clothes when stagnant water ends up sitting in the sump between washes. As someone above states, this is often due to a poorly plumbed waste pipe.
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Old 12-09-2007, 17:45
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It's far more likely that the soil pipe isn't connected at the optimum height & water from the kitchen sink trap is being sucked back into the machine.

I've never ever had to wash a washing machine out as described above or had one that smells like dog shit The worst I've encountered is the drawer getting a bit gungy, but that's about it.
we had that once. the w/machine used to make the plug come out of the kitchn sink & all the water came back up into the sink

it smelt of rotten eggs
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