Are you killing your washing machine? When more isn't better...

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 In the Mountains

My name is Kim and I am a washing machine abuser. Dooby Suds

When it comes to laundry, I have always believed that suds equal clean. If I look in my washing machine during the wash cycle and don't see soap bubbles, I will add a bit more laundry detergent. 

Turns out, I've been abusing my poor washing machine all these years. When it comes to suds, less is more.

Read this handy article from The New York Times. Your washing machine (and dishwasher) will thank you.

Comments (10)

Don Wixom
RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID
"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Kim, I hope you don't O.D. on suds!  I will check this out

Mar 16, 2010 02:37 AM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Don: LOL!!! I hope not, too. You are a hoot!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mar 16, 2010 02:42 AM
Linda Metallo DiBenardo
RE/MAX Impact, Lockport, Illinois - Lockport, IL

Kim, Thank you.  I'm a fool for suds too.  Shall we start Suds Anonymous?

Mar 16, 2010 03:07 AM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Linda: We better! Not a good habit to have, for sure!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mar 16, 2010 03:12 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem!!!

You'll be fine. Hang in there!!!

Mar 16, 2010 04:34 AM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Craig: Thanks for the support, Buddy!!

Mar 16, 2010 04:43 AM
Stephen Arnold
HomeSmart Elite Group - Scottsdale, AZ
CRS, GRI, SFR

I saw this artice on Yahoo!  Good to see that you are turning the corner Kim! I'm probably more guilty with the dishwasher than anything else!

Mar 16, 2010 05:47 AM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Stephen: I finally got around the dishwasher problem by using the packets...they make it easy. My washing machine on the other hand...

Thanks for stopping by!

Mar 16, 2010 08:06 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Kim:  I had no idea but I guess I better change my ways.  It's going to be tough to withdraw from my love for suds and more suds though.

Mar 19, 2010 02:33 PM
Kim Southern- "Sold" with Southern Hospitality
Century 21 In the Mountains - Ellijay, GA
Greetings from the North Georgia Mountains!

Donna: Amen, Sister! It just doesn't seem right...

Thanks for stopping by!

Mar 20, 2010 03:08 AM

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