Comments on: The Hazards of Greening Your Life http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:14:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Justin Levi http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-33622 Justin Levi Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:08:57 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-33622 This is a very informative article, I just bought an Energy Star washing machine. I will be careful to follow direction. Thanks so much. This is a very informative article, I just bought an Energy Star washing machine. I will be careful to follow direction. Thanks so much.

]]> By: Midwest Laboratories Blog » Blog Archive » Greening Your Life http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-25865 Midwest Laboratories Blog » Blog Archive » Greening Your Life Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:32:02 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-25865 [...] read this story and quickly realized that going green takes some extra knowledge. How many of you have bought the [...] [...] read this story and quickly realized that going green takes some extra knowledge. How many of you have bought the [...]

]]> By: Brent Pohlman http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-25862 Brent Pohlman Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:20:10 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-25862 Great example..some of the hazards of going green. Will reference in an upcoming blog. Brent Pohlman Midwest Laboratories Great example..some of the hazards of going green. Will reference in an upcoming blog.
Brent Pohlman
Midwest Laboratories

]]> By: Maureen Fox http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-25434 Maureen Fox Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:13:23 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-25434 When we had a similar occurrence with our front-loading machine a few years ago, the repairman (who also said it would cost more to repair than replace) claimed it was because the water is too hard in my city--so we ended up buying a cheaper top-loader to replace it. Now I wonder if it isn't the same thing that happened to your washer--maybe I used too much HE soap here and there, although I really can't recall that being the case. Either way, don't you think there would be a way to prevent this from happening in such an expensive machine? When we had a similar occurrence with our front-loading machine a few years ago, the repairman (who also said it would cost more to repair than replace) claimed it was because the water is too hard in my city–so we ended up buying a cheaper top-loader to replace it. Now I wonder if it isn’t the same thing that happened to your washer–maybe I used too much HE soap here and there, although I really can’t recall that being the case. Either way, don’t you think there would be a way to prevent this from happening in such an expensive machine?

]]> By: Angela http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22189 Angela Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:32:53 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22189 I guess because I have worked for a major appliance manufacturer, I am careful to read appliance manuals! I'm always surprised to hear when people don't realize, or believe, that they must use HE detergent. Also, if your front loader has suds left in the door when the cycle is complete, you're using too much detergent. You should also leave the door open until the inside of the washer is completely dry. I just leave it open all the time when not in use. It controls the smell and mildew. I guess because I have worked for a major appliance manufacturer, I am careful to read appliance manuals! I’m always surprised to hear when people don’t realize, or believe, that they must use HE detergent. Also, if your front loader has suds left in the door when the cycle is complete, you’re using too much detergent.

You should also leave the door open until the inside of the washer is completely dry. I just leave it open all the time when not in use. It controls the smell and mildew.

]]> By: Sean http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22181 Sean Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:24:39 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22181 Great tip Jill, sorry to hear about your machine though. It's worth noting that not all detergents that are okay for HE machines are marked clearly as such. Biokleen comes to mind. If you read the directions it says that it is HE compliant, but you should just use half the recommended amount (1 tbsp I believe). I can't think of any extra tips right now, but thanks again for putting out the good word! Great tip Jill, sorry to hear about your machine though. It’s worth noting that not all detergents that are okay for HE machines are marked clearly as such. Biokleen comes to mind. If you read the directions it says that it is HE compliant, but you should just use half the recommended amount (1 tbsp I believe).

I can’t think of any extra tips right now, but thanks again for putting out the good word!

]]> By: Claire http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22177 Claire Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:08:28 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22177 It's not "green" in that it's conventional/petrol-based, but "all small & mighty free clear he" detergent is 3x as concentrated as "regular" detergent so you only need a few tablespoons. Works great, and because it's so concentrated, the shipping (read: carbon footprint) is MUCH reduced. Also, fits nicely in my cabinet! Pricey but often goes on sale at local Fred Meyer (a.k.a. Kroger), so I stock up. Most "green" detergents I've tried don't work well on my kids' filthy dirt/food covered clothes! Hope this helps someone! It’s not “green” in that it’s conventional/petrol-based, but “all small & mighty free clear he” detergent is 3x as concentrated as “regular” detergent so you only need a few tablespoons. Works great, and because it’s so concentrated, the shipping (read: carbon footprint) is MUCH reduced. Also, fits nicely in my cabinet! Pricey but often goes on sale at local Fred Meyer (a.k.a. Kroger), so I stock up. Most “green” detergents I’ve tried don’t work well on my kids’ filthy dirt/food covered clothes! Hope this helps someone!

]]> By: RMSorg http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22169 RMSorg Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:59:23 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22169 Jill, Thank you so much for this information. I have not yet made the change to an energy efficient washing machine but when I do I will be the wiser thanks to your post. Appreciate the share! RMSorg Jill,
Thank you so much for this information. I have not yet made the change to an energy efficient washing machine but when I do I will be the wiser thanks to your post. Appreciate the share!

RMSorg

]]> By: ~M http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22166 ~M Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:18:42 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22166 From what I've read, you should never use more than 2 tablespoons of detergent. I use an old children's medicine cup to measure precisely and save money! From what I’ve read, you should never use more than 2 tablespoons of detergent. I use an old children’s medicine cup to measure precisely and save money!

]]> By: Jennifer http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/the-hazards-of-greening-your-life/#comment-22165 Jennifer Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:16:17 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1626#comment-22165 I use half the suggested amount of soap, unless something is REALLY dirty. in general, most manufacturers ensure you buy lots of their product, so halving the soap ensures it lasts longer, the clothes still get clean, and i feel better about the wastewater generated. apparently now i can feel better about the mechanics of our machine, too. I use half the suggested amount of soap, unless something is REALLY dirty. in general, most manufacturers ensure you buy lots of their product, so halving the soap ensures it lasts longer, the clothes still get clean, and i feel better about the wastewater generated. apparently now i can feel better about the mechanics of our machine, too.

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