Laundering alternatives

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[–]Node 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (5 children)

https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/7037-KirklandSignatureUltraCleanPremiumLaundryDetergentFreeClear/

https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/6009-PuracyNaturalLaundryDetergentFreeClear/?formulation=6551

I'm not thrilled to learn about the 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL in my kirkland laundry soap. Puracy seems fairly decent, although their claims of excessive cleaning abilities seem a little exaggerated.

https://www.discountcleaningproducts.com/SONOZAIRE-630A-OZONE-GENERATOR-115-volt-50-60-hz-p/as36.htm

This is my biggest O3 generator. Looks like this on the inside. Air is sucked through those glass tubes which subject it to a high voltage that fries the air and adds an extra oxygen molecule onto O2, making it O3. That extra 'O' molecule wants badly to jump off onto an odor molecule and zap it to nothingness. Same with organic matter making up stains and odors on clothing.

The concept seems credible, although as someone who always built or modified my own equipment, I'm leery of such a tiny unit being sold at retail. Could be a good solution for people who don't build their own stuff. If you are a DIYer, you could probably do way better. Here are some reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/O3-Pure-Laundry-Washer-System/product-reviews/B00AUWTYN2

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (4 children)

The one you've uploaded a picture of looks pretty neat. I'm not prepared to take on any DIY projects right now, not any that could potentially result in expensive failure anyway. I settled and got my new front load washer. I'm mildly concerned about things actually getting clean, considering how little water these things use. It seems like it's doing well enough, just have to figure out the learning curve with all of these additional functions.

[–]Node 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

What's a good washer these days?

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

I've washed so much laundry these past few days with the kids being sick with this or that. I picked up an LG smart front loader, of which I will likely never connect to wi-fi. It was pretty though, and it washes pretty well so far. I don't know if I can recommend any HE washer though.

[–]Airbus320 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

Do you prefer 40c or 60c? I cleaned a huge pile yesterday too

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Probably closer to 40° honestly. 60° is a little too hot, and I think we only have the hot water heater set to heat at about 49° max. It's got a steam clean function that I haven't tried yet though, which is sort of neat.