Nellies washing soap????

runner217
01.25.20 2:14 PM

The soap has formed rock hard clumps that do not dissolve in the washing machine and are nearly impossible to break into smaller pieces.
Any suggestions to resolve so that I can continue to use?

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- Skingirl13
- 01.25.20 3:21 PM
I’ve been using Nellies for years and unfortunately, have the same problem from time to time. This happens more when I use cold water in the winter months than it does in the warmer months. If you find a work around let me know because I have no clue.
- southernlights55
- 01.25.20 4:26 PM
I’ve used Nellie’s or Beekman’s for years and experience the same problem if I wash with cold water. In addition, some of our dark color clothes had white streaks. I switched to warm water and it solved the clumping and streaking. My washer has 6 temperature settings and I use the setting between cold and warm.
- TREKKY
- 01.25.20 5:24 PM
You might try taking a clump and soaking it in hot water or vinegar for a couple days and see whether it breaks up. If so, then pour the “liquid” into the washer as needed.
- sherryrose
- 01.25.20 7:57 PM
Hi sknigirl
Get an empty gal jug, add hot H20 & the powder and cover & shake shake shake lol Depending on your strength-a full gallon weighs 7lbs!! @ 70, I only fill half full.
I found recipes online, and now make my own. Use food processor to shred the soap. Easy, and surprisingly inexpensive!! . In winter I make it a liquid, cause lake Michigan water is very cold, and summer make it as a powder.
- Skingirl13
  
  01.25.20 8:36 PM
  
  Hi Sherryrose! How are you? Well thanks for the tip…as always you’re a wealth of knowledge. I appreciate you!
- sherryrose
  
  01.26.20 1:58 AM
  
  I responded to your “soap dilemma” because I feel i sorta know you. I want to tell you how sometimes words from a kind person can affect another. I am going thru something horrible, and your kindness/compliments helped me today. I smiled for the first time in weeks. I thank you.
- Skingirl13
  
  01.26.20 3:42 AM
  
  Awww, Sherryrose sorry to hear that. Hang in there. Wishing you the best.
- bjspick
- 01.25.20 8:03 PM
After reading these reviews I won’t be buying any Nellies soap.
I will stay with Arm and Hammer.
- clue
- 01.31.20 3:48 AM
I’ve had Nellies for at least 3 years with no trouble. You only use a scoop full.