Document both washing machines and the Marseille soap detergent

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

content/equipment/index.md

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 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.

content/equipment/laundry/detergent.md

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+---
+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.

content/equipment/laundry/index.md

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 ---
 title: Laundry
-description: Washing machine, dryer, and laundry facilities
+description: Washing machines, dryer, and laundry facilities
 aliases:
   - laundry
 tags:
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 # 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
 
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 #### 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
+> [!warning] Clean the lint filter
-> Clean the lint filter before/after every use to prevent fire hazard.
+> 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
 
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 | Issue | Solution |
 |-------|----------|
-| Won't start | Check power, check door is closed |
+| Won't start | Check power, check the door is fully closed |
-| Won't drain | Check drain hose, check filter |
+| Won't drain | Check drain hose, clean the pump filter |
-| Vibrating excessively | Level machine, check load balance |
+| 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

content/spaces/index.md

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 | 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* |