How much Calgon?

[calebsmama03]

For some reason lately I've been getting tons of buildup :( I broke down and purchased some calgon to so stripping with, since 3 wash/rinses have still got soap suds. How much to use? Cold or hot water?
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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[Momof3Labs]

Hot water, definitely. When I had to do some serious stripping, I used a capful and a half of Calgon liquid with nothing else in the wash, and then ran a couple of extra cycles with nothing added to get all the crud out of the dipes.

[calebsmama03]

Ooh, all they had was powder, but it did just say plain water softener. Will that still work? I haven't opened it yet, so I can return it if need be. This is serious stink! I even did RLR and they're still stinky, so I just need to rinse the heck out of em.
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[Momof3Labs]

Lynne, the powder should still work but then I'm less sure how much to use! I guess that a cap is one "dose" of the liquid so I use 1.5 "doses" - so I guess that I'd say to use 1.5 the recommended amount. Clear as mud?

[kensjen]

Lynne, I have used both the powder and the liquid. However, I do not normally measure anything! LOL (when I do laundry or when I cook) But the box says to use a 1/2 cup, so I would use at least that, maybe a bit more. And definitely hot water. Do a couple cycles of this.
I use approx. that much every few washes, we have hard water. Hope this helps you, it has really helped me!!