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chml17l · 02-10-06, 08:03

Neo- feeling a difference is kind of subjective. I believe the real value in using something like Charlies or a specific mf wash is for what they don't contain (UV brighteners, fabric softening agents, perfumes or scent masking agents). All of these additives, in a traditional detergent like Tide, are designed to not rinse out of your laundry. They leave a measureable about of residue that over time requires you to use additional softeners. They probably cause accelerated wear of the clothing themselves since they are constantly abrading the fibers. Without additives, the clothing fibers can achieve their full lofting capability and will probably feel softer without the need for specific additional softening agents.

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chml17l Not the Stig chml17l is offline Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 872	Neo- feeling a difference is kind of subjective. I believe the real value in using something like Charlies or a specific mf wash is for what they don't contain (UV brighteners, fabric softening agents, perfumes or scent masking agents). All of these additives, in a traditional detergent like Tide, are designed to not rinse out of your laundry. They leave a measureable about of residue that over time requires you to use additional softeners. They probably cause accelerated wear of the clothing themselves since they are constantly abrading the fibers. Without additives, the clothing fibers can achieve their full lofting capability and will probably feel softer without the need for specific additional softening agents. Last edited by chml17l : 02-10-06 at 08:58.