can emulsifiers/detergents be used in washing machines

[Mikey P]

We have two 40 pound pails of powdered detergents that we'll never use.


we are also out of laundry detergent


old style top loader..


@Tom Forsythe
@scottw
@Jim Pemberton


one or two ounces per load going to do the job of cleaning rags and bonnets?

 

[dealtimeman]

Just try it and see.

I would premix it with hot water then pour in to washer to ensure best possible results.

 

[hogjowl]

I've used Power Max and Procyon at the office.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Puh-leez! Just dump it in, set it for double rinse and you're good to go.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

You might have to use extra, some "carpet" products aren't as good as Tide.

 

[Larry Cobb]

Rags will likely come out stiff as a board . . .

but they will probably clean fine.

 

[Mikey P]

Rags will likely come out stiff as a board . . .

but they will probably clean fine.

Funny, one of the buckets is something you sent us to try...

 

[Zee]

I've done it countless times.. to wash pads and rags. They won't come out stiff.

You are going to need more than your regular detergent amount.

(I only wash at laundromat places, never at home)

 

[Ed Valentine]

YES, there won't be a problem, and your clothes will not come out stiff. Emulsifiers contain "wetting agents" which promotes fast penetration of fibers for soil release.

(Of course, use the proper amount)

 

[Mikey P]

our shop machines are just for rags and bonnets

 

[Jim Pemberton]

This will bring so much happiness to those who send you chemicals to test Mikey

I do the same thing with products that I've tested, and that come up short.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Before Justin posts, I have almost 50 cases of Metalist floor cleaner left, I got a great deal on it..... may never use it all in my career.

 

[Mikey P]

This will bring so much happiness to those who send you chemicals to test Mikey

I do the same thing with products that I've tested, and that come up short.

We need to add a washing machine emoji to the smiley selection..

 

[Jimmy L]

I have one that will finally take my shit stains out of my underwear.

 

[hogjowl]

40v ate a hole in mine.

 

[J Scott W]

I may be telling secrets out of school, but I think Tom F uses carpet cleaning powder for his laundry. I have used some carpet products for cleaning cloths and bonnets when the regular detergent ran low. You should be fine.

 

[Doug Rice]

Funny, one of the buckets is something you sent us to try...

Is it a blue powder? Viagra? Maybe Larry's hacked the formula?

 

[Johnny]

I've used carpet prespray when out of laundry detergent a few times. No problem.

How does Tide work as a carpet prespray?

 

[dealtimeman]

Tide kicks ass, someone told me......

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have one that will finally take my shit stains out of my underwear.

You're amongst friends here James...no need to lie.

 

[BIG WOOD]

We have two 40 pound pails of powdered detergents that we'll never use.


we are also out of laundry detergent


old style top loader..


@Tom Forsythe
@scottw
@Jim Pemberton


one or two ounces per load going to do the job of cleaning rags and bonnets?

You're not comparing engine oil and transmission fluid.

Are you bored?

 

[Mikey P]

Tide kicks ass, someone told me......

Did Cobbs test it on THAT carpet?

 

[dealtimeman]

To be honest I have used tide many many many times.

So there you have it

Oh yeah cheer works great as well.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Liquid Tide with bleach alternative, if you can still find it, is pretty good.

 

[Cleanworks]

So why are we using expensive products to prespray with when we can just go down to the grocery story and buy some Tide. Oxy Tide even. Sneaky way, Mikey, to get people to admit what they really use.

 

[dealtimeman]

Might I mention never on carpet only on concrete.

Now in my janitor only days I used an insane amount of simple green on carpets.

 

[Loren Egland]

40v ate a hole in mine.

LOL

 

[ruff]

I actually find the emulsifiers to be much better in removing dirt from dirty carpet cleaning towels and bonnets, than any laundry detergent.
Those samples are great.

 

[Loren Egland]

I remember Doyle Bloss mentioning he saw a cleaner at a store buying a LOT of laundry detergent and said to Doyle " my wife does a lot of laundry".

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Dirt varies geographically, as proven by different results for similar products in various areas.