Charlie's Soap is well worth the $20 - Page 2

RCBuddha · 02-10-06, 10:54

I have both the Laundry Liquid and the APC. I've noticed no real difference when washing my MF towels with either.

Sarcazmo · 02-10-06, 12:48

Do you pick this stuff up and the local store?

SilverLexus · 02-10-06, 02:33

I have also been impressed with Charlie's Soap. I have a slight preference for the mf specific washes but Charlies is great also.

RCBuddha · 02-10-06, 02:41

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Originally Posted by Sarcazmo

Do you pick this stuff up and the local store?

I got my gallons directly from Charlie's Soap, but Patrick @ Excel Detail has the gallon and smaller size of the APC.

Miami_vice · 02-10-06, 02:58

i hope you guys realize that the other MF detergents are a Rip OFF compared to Charlie's...yeah I'm saying it they are a R.I.P

Chan · 02-10-06, 06:07

I think buying a specific soap to wash MF is just stupid. But then again, if you can afford it go for it. It'll get your MF maybe slightly cleaner, but thats about it. I use Charlie's to wash everything now.

zippymbr · 02-11-06, 04:30

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Originally Posted by Chan

I think buying a specific soap to wash MF is just stupid. But then again, if you can afford it go for it. It'll get your MF maybe slightly cleaner, but thats about it. I use Charlie's to wash everything now.

Ditto. We use Charlies soap for everything that goes into the wash. And the APC as a prespray.

Accumulator · 02-11-06, 07:50

Well, it's not stupid or a rip-off if you experience a clear difference in performance. I had high hopes that the Charlie's would replace my Micro-Restore and MicroPak but it just doesn't work as well on my detailing-use MFs as those products do. I sure wouldn't buy those MF-specific detergents if there weren't a functional advantage to using them. I'm using Charlie's for the household textiles because of how well it works, but it's just not as good on my detailing MFs as the other stuff. Doesn't get them as clean, takes more rinsing, and doesn't leave them as soft. Heh heh, IMO I'd be stupid to use something that doesn't work as well for me

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Bioman · 01-07-07, 12:43

What work's better - the liquid or the powder? I am used to using powder for my laundry.

a.k.a. Patrick · 01-07-07, 01:06

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Originally Posted by zippymbr

Ditto. We use Charlies soap for everything that goes into the wash. And the APC as a prespray.

Ditto......I use it exclusively for MF's too......The spray version cleans tires real well also.....

Changeling · 01-07-07, 01:30

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Originally Posted by chml17l

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.

What about "ALL" (liquid), it is advertised as a "Free Clear allergen fighter (from the label)" I use it because of bad allergies, it also contains no perfumes , dyes or phosphorous! Because it is a liquid it leaves NO residue whatsoever.

Check it out, all the above is on the label, and it's cheap and sold everywhere (courtesy of my neighbors wife).

Changeling

Pennypacker · 01-07-07, 02:40

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Originally Posted by Bioman

What work's better - the liquid or the powder? I am used to using powder for my laundry.

I use the powder to clean my mf and am pleased with it, although I know many like to use the liquid version. The standard size is a small bag, but you only need one tablespoon for a full load.

My favorite Charlie's product though has to be the APC! It's excellent for household cleaning.