tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post6194720230312065871..comments2024-03-19T20:31:23.141-05:00Comments on The Chuck Cowdery Blog: Ken Cowdery's Laundry Tips (No Bourbon Content)Chuck Cowderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-76560808268496468472017-06-06T01:19:43.249-05:002017-06-06T01:19:43.249-05:00In the 90's, laundry detergents still relied h...In the 90's, laundry detergents still relied heavily on phosphates. They are generally banned today. Much has changed in these more than two decades in both the detergents as well as the washing machines it is used in.<br /><br />As Mr. Ken Cowdery generally recommended paying attention to what the manufacturers were saying in their instructions and user manuals, I think that is probably the best lesson to take away from this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-8478154702636481192017-06-05T22:04:42.273-05:002017-06-05T22:04:42.273-05:00I read this a couple days ago and forgot to say &q...I read this a couple days ago and forgot to say "Thanks". I am the laundry person in our family and have been for 40+ years. Occasionally, my wife takes exception to "how" I do the laundry. She is familiar with your writings on bourbon (if only because I've read passages from your books to her from time to time) so I showed her your advice. She liked it and even said, "See?" I believe I will be OK if I follow your advice closely in the future (smile). AND, your post is bourbon-related. One of my bourbon bunkers is in the workroom adjoining the laundry room in the basement. Harry in Wash DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-35850966506028788192017-06-01T08:42:37.076-05:002017-06-01T08:42:37.076-05:00Classic stuff right there. I actually enjoyed read...Classic stuff right there. I actually enjoyed reading about laundry.<br />Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304549046834027236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-85852526976780908012017-05-30T21:41:27.166-05:002017-05-30T21:41:27.166-05:00Fair point. Dad retired in 1990. Although he seeme...Fair point. Dad retired in 1990. Although he seemed to believe it was impossible in principle. Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-22037518585341820122017-05-30T21:03:54.118-05:002017-05-30T21:03:54.118-05:00Excellent stuff, Chuck. I'm certainly no laund...Excellent stuff, Chuck. I'm certainly no laundry expert. But as a lifelong bachelor, who does his own laundry (and whose parents owned a laundromat for several years), I have my share of laundry experience. One small tip, for those sensitive to laundry detergent (as I am): do an extra rinse. This can be particularly helpful if you really do use as much detergent as recommended. I use "free and clear" detergent, but still find it helps if I rinse twice.<br /><br />One more question. Not to be insensitive, but how long ago did your father retire from detergent testing? The only reason I ask is, I think some of the newer detergents work pretty well in cold water (well, way better than they used to), barring any serious dirt/stains, of course. And since I only wear my clothes once between washes, I find they come very clean, and fresh using cold water. I also use slightly less detergent than recommended, but add an oxygen-based additive (generic OxiClean). I also avoid fabric softener, but use ONE dryer sheet, to help with static cling.<br /><br />But more importantly, I almost always drink (usually bourbon) while doing laundry. This all started back when I was in college. We'd always find a laundromat next/close to a bar. Even in graduate school, I'd read, write papers, even grad papers, at a bar while doing laundry (add watching a game and having a bit to eat to the list). We were the kings and queens of multitasking. Brian (AKA The Dean)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15072638994343667673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-39877780211555730342017-05-30T10:34:44.293-05:002017-05-30T10:34:44.293-05:00Good stuff Chuck. Me being the cheapskate that I a...Good stuff Chuck. Me being the cheapskate that I am, I wash everything in cold and cram as much clothes in as I can; I've got good whisk(e)y to buy.Crown Point Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954073193405396961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-30325412313618325132017-05-30T07:48:53.451-05:002017-05-30T07:48:53.451-05:00HA! Nothing whatsoever to do with Bourbon, yet a...HA! Nothing whatsoever to do with Bourbon, yet a concise collection of worthwhile information, well and completely presented, about a nearly universal issue to American households...<br />How do you do it, Chuck? <br />Chuck Cowdery: Expert on Everything! HA!<br />Good stuff, sir. Thanx.Richnimrodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-33020240369024908372017-05-30T07:43:28.778-05:002017-05-30T07:43:28.778-05:00I've read where cold water doesn't "a...I've read where cold water doesn't "activate" the detergent, hence a certain emphasis on proper water temperature. These are great tips, most useful!Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269599289882922109noreply@blogger.com