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I see this often. Does this work better than just washing again with tablets? Or even just a water wash?
Washing with tablets?
Brah you shouldn't be using tide pods regardless. They're no good for your wallet or the environment.
I don't use them myself but sort of get why people use dishwasher tablets, but laundry pods/tabs make zero sense to me. Not all loads are the same size.
For Dishwasher Tablets. This goes into way more depth than ya need but they skip a whole ass wash cycle - which is why there are 2 places for your soap in your dishwasher.
https://youtu.be/_rBO8neWw04?si=SMT9fGeIEHBCVwlr
https://youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimU?si=O7dEHbocXoqqZbW-
I've been using detergent "sheets" which are easy to cut up and portion depending on load size. No plastics either!
How so? I guess they are more expensive but I can afford like $2 per pack for the convenience of just throwing them in. Am I doing it wrong? Serious question
Tide Pods use what is known as PVA plastic as the 'dissolvable plastic'. PVA exactly what they mean by microplastics and forever chemicals.
https://youtu.be/Ll6-eGDpimU?si=O7dEHbocXoqqZbW-
Thanks. The brand I use is an eco one that does not use any plastic packaging at all, only cardboard. The pod film is bio-degradable too
washing anything that got moldy (like cloth napkins from the kitchen that sat in the hamper) / funky - I use a solid tablet detergent (blue land plastic free) and a baking soda / vinegar. works great.