[Steve Van Doorn]

yes, that is much better.

don't forget cleaning isn't the only thing you have to do. you have to remove/rinse the soap. It is so common for people to over load their machines with soap/detergents.

You don't want soap or any kind of detergent left on your skin. it is better to be under what you need then over.

[88keys]

In Ohio, I got original TSP at Sears Hardware - $2.99 for one lb., $9.99 for larger box (probably 4.5 lbs.)...I did have to ask where to find it, because it's a huge store, and I didn't see it immediately in the "paint" section"! But when I asked, they knew about it immediately, and took me right to the right aisle...

I'm going to try the "less is more" approach first, and use 1/8 cup in laundry...I also use the minimum detergent, so if you use more, use more, I guess!

[RightField]

... don't forget cleaning isn't the only thing you have to do. you have to remove/rinse the soap. It is so common for people to over load their machines with soap/detergents.

Right. Just for kicks, people should run their clothes through another wash cycle without adding any detergent and observe the suds in the water during the wash portion. They'd be amazed ... even with a washer that has a second rinse.

The first time someone told me to do this, I ended up running all our washables through three more wash cycles sans detergent before the water ran clean. Yuck.