I use Amonia to boost my laundry detergent - some questions?

Question

It says on the amonia bottle you can do this. I've been using it and clothing has been coming out better. IS there any long term problem with this? Like color fading? Its been helping my detergent last longer. Anyone else try this?

Answer 1

I've been using it in the wash for years and have never had any problems with it. I use Parson's ammonia, either regular or lemon scented but I saw that Walgreen's is now marketing an ammonia targeted towards washing clothes as well.

Walgreen's says:
~~It can be added with your favorite laundry detergent for extra cleaning power in the wash cycle.
Where the use of bleach can be harsh on some clothing, ammonia allows clothes to last longer while brightening colors.
Contains no phosphorus.~~

I only use it on the things that need it, or to brighten my clothes occasionally, so I don't use it with every wash.

I hope this helps.......

Answer 2

Ammonia is something you don't want to be breathing for long periods this is unhealthy try adding White Vinegar to your wash, your clothes will come out cleaner and make your whites whiter, softer without added fabric softners, it deodorizes, removes stains, it's generally the better additive as you will notice when using vinegar, it also disinfects and vinegar can be used as a all purpose cleaner for everything around your home and out even cleans automobiles in/out and makes everything fresh also removes residues left behind from detergents that leave that detergent smell behind, you can wash your clothes first in the warmest water your clothes can stand without the use of detergent first that will remove the residues so your wash comes up cleaner and brighter than before then when you have done all your clothes this way you can then just add vinegar to your rinse water and it will keep them clean, whiter and fresh and very soft and static free, remember when using vinegar you will not have to use fabric softner and vinegar is less expensive than fabric softner, it is also touted as being the best dsinfectant in the world

Answer 3

Parsons Lemon Ammonia

Answer 4

Ammonia is a base, most foods are acidic, therfore ammonia is good at getting out food stains. Ammonia plus fat creates soap, so it's good for cleaning greasy stains.

I don't think there are any long term problems with this. Just make sure you don't use ammonia and bleach in the same load. Ammonia + bleach creates toxic fumes.

Answer 5

I can't imagine using ammomia. It is an extremely concentrated solution of some of the same ingredients used in detergent, thus it works. However, it's strong and not buffered to protect the clothes.

Try washing soda instead if you're not happy with your detergent.

Answer 6

Never heard of doing that. Ammonia has such a potent smell, I would worry that it would linger in my clothes. I use the new Bleach with linen scent along with Purex detergent, and Downy or Snuggle in my rinse. My clothes come out looking and smelling great.

Answer 7

ammonia has always been a good cleaner, just be careful not to mix it with any bleach or detergent with bleach. It will make a poisonous gas.