Reply With QuoteI thought it was to combat limescale - maybe it’s your powder/gel
I run a hot wash with some soda crystals through mine every now and then
[Mumsnet]
"Washing machines live longer with Calgon"
I had to bin my last washing machine, because it got all gungy and stinky. Is this stuff worthwhile using, or marketing w*nk?
[/Mumsnet]
I thought it was to combat limescale - maybe it’s your powder/gel
I run a hot wash with some soda crystals through mine every now and then
Mrs Macca being the domestic goddess that she is swears by this stuff, keeps the machine clean and keeps the sludge etc from building up
From my point of view we have a busy household with work uniforms and children etc .. I regularly empty the filter where the pump is, stops the machine from backing up with rubbish and killing itself, got 2 daughters on top of mrs m and there’s always hair bobbles, clips, earrings etc to be salvaged
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I've always thought that marketing tagline is weird. Unless there are sentient AI washing machines. But it's still weird.
Did their legal team quash the idea of using the word 'last' as opposed to 'live', perhaps? Who knows.
Unless it acts like some Frankenstein's monster where the application of electricity and Calgon produces something that not only keeps your clothes clean but scales castle walls and roams mountains.
I don't feel I've been particularly helpful here. Sorry.
Excellent pedantry. Well done sir.Originally Posted by AlphaOmega
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
How much is Calgon if you use it every wash ?
How much is a new washing machine ?
Case solved.
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using Tapatalk
We spend about 7/8 quid on cleaner a year, cleaned twice a year and it makes a heck of a difference, prolongs then life of the machine it’s so obvious! And we don’t half give waging machines some hammer
So hardly case closed
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Twice a year isn't the same as 2 or three times a day.
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using Tapatalk
But he’s using something different- it is good stuff and worth a twice a year ‘clean’- the excess detergent build up is horrible
Calgon is a rip off I agree with that
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Since I’ve had a water softener it has helped. Once a month I just run the hottest wash I can empty and this seems to keep the machine clean.
her indoors does a wash using cider vinegar and the hot wash cycle once a month
A kilo of soda crystals every 6 months in a hot wash .
We live in North Norfolk which has very hard water, when we moved in the house had a water softener fitted and I asked local friends - and a couple of plumbers - if it was worth having. The answer from everyone was ‘unless you want a new washing machine and dishwasher every year to 18 months, keep using the softener’ - 5 years later, having bought a new dishwasher and washing machine just after moving in, they all work fine, and without Calgon!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Washing powder has softener built in which is why the amount recommended varies with water hardness.
Soda crystals are added to washing powder each wash. A wash at 90 degrees is also done monthly
If you use conditioner, it best to water it down as it is quite thick, or just use white vinegar in the conditioner compartment instead. The vinegar is better for softening towels. Your clothes do not smell like chippy!
The previous washer lasted 18/19 years.
If you buy a cheap tat type machine, then there is no need to use Calgon, it is going to give up the ghost sooner or later. If you buy something decent
like a Miele then you would be a fool not to use it.
The last 2 washing machines I’ve had were £350 hotpoint cheap tat machines. One of my sons is disabled so they do a full load and bedding most days and the last one I left at my old house was still working, after 10 years and I replaced the door in that time myself, nothing else. This one’s been going for 5 years, no issues. I reckon there’s a bit of luck involved, and I won’t be having another hotpoint now they are owned by whirlpool - but at Miele’s prices they ought to be flipping amazing?!?!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Good gen that, I am in the market for a new machine and was looking at another Hotpoint or a Samsung. Samsung it is then.
Last edited by Middo; 24th May 2020 at 20:23.
Very sad I know but I just bought a new machine.
LG with steam function, couldn't be happier with it
I agree - It's called a maintenence wash and most manufacturers recommend it once a month. .
We add some lemon juice to the powder tray when filling- on the hottest wash possible (500ml tesco 90p).
I check that it has been done monthly. It's a machine
B
We do the same.
That’s but I get a bid discount on Samsung, Hotpoint/whirlpool/ Indesit via work.
Our Samsung lasted a week out of guarantee until it threw a bearing. Never touching their machines again as wasn’t cheap. We now have a cheap one in the utility & will just replace as required. Lasted twice as long as the Samsung & the only issue was the anti flood device on the inlet leaked, ironically.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Over past 15 years we have had several Bosch, Siemens washing machines all ended up gummed & stained seal etc, no matter what cleaners we used regularly.
Someone mentioned at work they changed to Samsung add wash, so what the hell give it a go.
Three years old used almost everyday & still clean & fresh never needs any cleaners as it cleans itself.
Change your machine & chill.
It has 5 or 6 year warranty.
Last edited by g40steve; 25th May 2020 at 19:42.
Posting Permissions
