Calgon

[smurfchops]

I have been using this since I had the heater replaced on my washing machine, it was full of limescale. But is there a cheaper version that is just as good?

[MargoTester]

https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-limescale-preventer-1kg?utm_medium=cpc&catalogId=10241&productId=80020&utm_campaign=15436925491&storeId=10151&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI75vclLX2-QIVCOvtCh3XigrLEAQYAyABEgJNHvD_BwE&langId=44&utm_source=Google&krypto=AzCW6tsVf%2BO%2F1IwEueGsThakit2CK36uXd9aQ4%2BH%2BdzYzlywH6alMM3jLdMELQBvSNEG%2B8OpvbBXZEYMJEoAB8nuhk3cD0bC5OEQ8GBoWMlHgthsTJRmEIwOzPdmmvL0a9k%2BxI5CKA9yBPev8LHYeIdtfYoeibXUZDmBXAy7MlCtVYTBa21kDjSMAJPW7XKMoO0t8%2BLu3OCVlYDDCHvnadzDJZZCBL2h0HYUn%2BsfWbf56VIs8sSV20X%2BLoNISF9XFQyRykMBQSD6ZL5Fd%2FSw6W8gHFOJCVAyz5%2Fw02CIwV%2Fs6zls4HJHOiqi6x9umAIROV2v9FeMyJ953BUhONHycjsemtSEQAwCmNxXjXjOxoifrwrUhqUDWBTJXuGDl0BB0wRTHfrOjxHTdJzrC1cHRzVfbMgKeqS7mci%2BoB7vYLv%2BVUTvf0HsKD%2FWPCEeXqHWVrlEEYjeYiuDf1XQG6KYCoCEbhbmwWLbanUrJ4B6RYbF0Sv4ZxyAERC1NivKmZodxHojzVU%2Be02L%2BK7gB15aAw%3D%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fsainsburys-limescale-preventer-1kg
You could try this

[davebro]

dunno - being in a hard water area we get bombarded with Calgon adverts. It's probably a toss up whether or not the cost of using Calgon will be more or less than the cost of a new washing machine!

[smurfchops]

Yes, every supermarket seems to make their own brand, and Calgon is quite expensive. Just wondered if there was anything else as ‘good’ as Calgon. Do you think I could use it every “other” wash? I am in a hard water area. Thanks all.

[MargoTester]

It's worth reading the reviews which suggest putting it in an airtight box as it can go solid. I actually used soda crystals which seem to work fine

[MargoTester]

You could go to Sainsbury's and compare the 'ingredients' of both products that's what I often do

[pastafreak]

Looks like the Sainsbury's own brand has just one ingredient.

[Buenchico]

This looks as if it might be worth a read:
https://inthewash.co.uk/washing-machines/alternatives-to-calgon/

[davebro]

and I guess the present move to very low temperature or even cold water washing products will create less calcium build up in the machine.

[gingejbee]

Chemically speaking, there is no reason why this product doesn't perform the same function as Calgon...at a fraction of the price.
Also available in tablet form. I have used this (and similar products) for as long as I can remember and never had a washing-machine problem due to the local hard water.


https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-water-softening-laundry-powder-40-washes-1kg/p/0168723

[smurfchops]

I have always used soda crystals in the wash but didn’t seem to work for me! Thanks everyone

[choux]

I use Calgon and my neighbour uses vinegar! Given the future cost of running a machine on the highest heat for the longest cycle I think I will stick to Calgon ;)
https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/blog/how-to-clean-washing-machines