In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:01:28 -0400, 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..
>
> Powdered detergent makes me itch like crazy. It's like using Irish
> Spring bar soap. I think they put Poison Ivy in it.

Try an unscented powder, or a concentrate. Chances are you're allergic
to either the fillers or the perfume.

Miche

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