diff --git a/content/equipment/index.md b/content/equipment/index.md index bc4c6f2..00a2a38 100644 --- a/content/equipment/index.md +++ b/content/equipment/index.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Wood fire heater, portable heaters, and heating systems. Stove, oven, refrigerator, and kitchen equipment. ### [[equipment/laundry/|Laundry]] -Washing machine, dryer, and laundry facilities. +Washing machines, dryer, and the home-made Marseille soap detergent. ### [[equipment/farm-machinery/|Farm Machinery]] Tractors, chainsaws, strimmers, and motorized outdoor equipment. diff --git a/content/equipment/laundry/detergent.md b/content/equipment/laundry/detergent.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..460a795 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/equipment/laundry/detergent.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: Laundry Detergent (Marseille Soap) +description: How to make and dose the home-made Marseille soap laundry liquid +aliases: + - detergent + - laundry-detergent + - marseille-soap +tags: + - equipment + - laundry + - household +--- + +# Laundry Detergent (Marseille Soap) + +We wash clothes with a home-made liquid made from **Marseille soap flakes and water**. Marseille soap works genuinely well here because our water is **soft** — in hard water it leaves limescale-soap residue, but that isn't our situation. + +## Recipe (2 litres) + +| Ingredient | Amount | +|------------|--------| +| Marseille soap flakes | 100–120 g | +| Hot water | 2 litres | +| Washing soda (*cristaux de soude*) — optional | 1 tablespoon | + +The washing soda is only worth adding for **greasy or heavily soiled loads**. Plain soap and water is fine for everyday washing. + +### Method + +1. **Dissolve** the flakes in the hot water, stirring until no flakes remain. +2. **Let it rest 24 hours.** It thickens and may separate — that's normal. +3. **Whisk before every use** so the gel is evenly mixed. + +## Dosing + +> [!tip] Start low — 50–60 ml per load +> Soft water needs noticeably less of everything. Start at **50–60 ml per load**, not 100 ml. + +**Over-dosing is the main cause of residue on clothes and build-up in the machine**, and with soft water you hit that threshold sooner than the back of a commercial detergent box would suggest. + +If laundry comes out **stiff or smelling soapy, cut the dose further.** + +## Where it goes + +| Machine | Compartment | +|---------|-------------| +| Bosch Series 6 (first floor) | **Manual compartment on the left** | +| Washroom off the kitchen | *TBD* | + +See [[laundry|Laundry]] for the machines themselves. diff --git a/content/equipment/laundry/index.md b/content/equipment/laundry/index.md index 0f3e35a..be6d046 100644 --- a/content/equipment/laundry/index.md +++ b/content/equipment/laundry/index.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Laundry -description: Washing machine, dryer, and laundry facilities +description: Washing machines, dryer, and laundry facilities aliases: - laundry tags: @@ -10,11 +10,20 @@ tags: # Laundry -## Location +There are **two washing machines** on the property, in two different places, plus **one dryer**. -*TBD: Where is laundry located* +## Quick Reference -## Equipment +| Machine | Location | +|---------|----------| +| Washing machine + dryer | Washroom off the kitchen | +| Washing machine (Bosch Series 6) | First floor | + +Detergent is home-made Marseille soap liquid — see [[detergent|Laundry Detergent]]. + +## Washroom off the Kitchen + +This is the machine used for the [[cleaning-party|cleaning party]] cloths and towels (1 hour cycle, 60 °C). ### Washing Machine @@ -26,23 +35,39 @@ tags: #### Operating Instructions *TBD: Basic operation guide* -#### Detergent -- Type: *TBD* -- Location: *TBD* -- Amount: *TBD* - ### Dryer | Item | Details | |------|---------| | **Make/Model** | *TBD* | -| **Type** | *TBD (electric/gas/heat pump)* | +| **Type** | *TBD (electric/heat pump)* | #### Operating Instructions *TBD* -> [!warning] Clean lint filter -> Clean the lint filter before/after every use to prevent fire hazard. +> [!warning] Clean the lint filter +> Clean the lint filter before or after every use — lint build-up is a fire hazard and ruins drying performance. + +## First Floor + +### Washing Machine — Bosch Series 6 + +| Item | Details | +|------|---------| +| **Make/Model** | Bosch Series 6 EcoSilence, model **WGG256Z0ES** (white, freestanding) | +| **Capacity** | 10 kg (22 lbs) | +| **Energy class** | A | +| **Type** | Front loader | + +#### Detergent compartment + +> [!important] Marseille soap goes in the **manual compartment on the left** +> Pour the home-made liquid detergent into the **left-hand manual compartment** of the drawer — not into any other compartment. + +See [[detergent|Laundry Detergent]] for the dose. + +#### Operating Instructions +*TBD: Programme selection, EcoSilence notes* ## Drying Alternatives @@ -53,11 +78,12 @@ tags: | Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| -| Won't start | Check power, check door is closed | -| Won't drain | Check drain hose, check filter | -| Vibrating excessively | Level machine, check load balance | +| Won't start | Check power, check the door is fully closed | +| Won't drain | Check drain hose, clean the pump filter | +| Vibrating excessively | Level the machine, redistribute the load | +| Clothes stiff or smell soapy | Over-dosed detergent — cut the dose, see [[equipment/laundry/detergent#Dosing|detergent dosing]] | ## Water Shutoffs - Location: *TBD* -- Close these if machine leaks or before extended absence +- Close these if a machine leaks or before an extended absence diff --git a/content/spaces/index.md b/content/spaces/index.md index 9031fa3..0a9f519 100644 --- a/content/spaces/index.md +++ b/content/spaces/index.md @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ See [[outdoor|Outdoor Areas]] for details. | Main entrance | *TBD* | | Kitchen | Temple's Main Building | | Bathroom(s) | *TBD* | -| Laundry | *TBD* | +| Laundry | Washroom off the kitchen (washer + dryer); second washer on the first floor — see [[laundry\|Laundry]] | | Wood storage | *TBD* | | Trash/recycling | *TBD* — see [[waste-collection|Waste & Recycling Collection]] | | Tool shed | *TBD* |