I think i'm gonna try Dr. Grok's recipe below. These ingredients are ~$26 for ~260+ loads (<$0.10/load) vs >$0.40/load for Tide Pods)
You can also buy ingredients cheaper than this and they're hypoallergenic for anyone who has trouble with scents
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Grok:
A popular, simple DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe using washing soda, borax, and Castile soap is this 1-gallon batch (makes about 64 loads at ¼–½ cup per load, depending on machine size and soil level).
Ingredients (for ~1 gallon):
1 cup washing soda (sodium carbonate) — cuts grease and boosts cleaning
1 cup borax — deodorizes, softens water, and helps remove stains
1 cup liquid Castile soap (e.g., Dr. Bronner's unscented or scented) — the main surfactant that lifts dirt
15–17 cups water (divided; often 6–8 cups hot + the rest room temp or cool)
Optional: 20–50 drops essential oils (lavender, citrus, etc.) for scent; a bit of baking soda for extra freshness
Instructions:
Heat 6–8 cups of water to a near-boil.
In a large container or bucket (gallon jug works well), add the borax and washing soda. Pour in the hot water and stir until fully dissolved.
Add the liquid Castile soap and stir gently (it may foam a bit).
Top off with the remaining cool/room-temp water (to reach ~1 gallon total). Stir well.
Let it cool completely. It may thicken or gel slightly—shake or stir before each use.
Usage: ¼–½ cup per load (use more for heavily soiled items). Works in HE and standard machines. Store in a sealed container; it lasts months.
@TheFlatEartherr What about cell phones ffs? I've had one attached to my hip for 30 fucking years, I should be dead by now! Give it a rest. The teeny tiny radiation from air pods aren't doing any damage
Your smart TV is taking screenshots of your screen every 15 seconds.
Not a guess. Not a theory.
A peer-reviewed study by researchers at UC Davis, UCL, and UC3M tested it.
Samsung TVs: every minute.
LG TVs: every 15 seconds.
Even when you're just using it as a monitor.
Here's how to turn it off for every brand: