In article >,
Dave Smith > wrote:

> Sheldon wrote:
>
> > On Jul 1, 10:05�am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> > > Sheldon wrote:
> > > > Why not just buy powdered milk/detergent?
> > >
> > > I am *not* buying powdered milk.
> > >
> > > nancy
> >
> > My reply was regarding the shipping costs for water... so what about
> > the powdered detergent. I much prefer the powdered laundry detergent,
> > costs significantly less for more, it weighs less... I'm not paying
> > for plastic jugs, cardboard cartons cost much less. And if ever an
> > unfortunate spillage accident I can scoop/vacuum up powder... if a
> > gallon of liquid tips over use your imagination.
>
> Powdered detergents has fillers in it too. Some shoppers are suckers for
> more weight or greater volume in their purchase, but they are paying for
> fillers not detergent..

Not all do. The one I use has no fillers and the correct "dosage" for a
full load is about 2 - 3 tablespoons. A 1.1kg bottle of the powder (yes
it comes in a bottle with a pour spout at the top -- the lid is used as
the measure) lasts me ages.

Miche

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