Jan 15, 2006 · Calgon - don't bother AA - found my insurance for a third less elsewhere. Their servicing is apparently poor value too and they quote one price and end up charging another …

Feb 15, 2015 · I've never used Calgon before and the washing machine has lasted for about 6/7 years. Only today have I discovered a large pool of water.

Mar 22, 2014 · In with all the paperwork and user manual was a Calgon leaflet with a water tester, it came out as me being in a hard water area and suggested I use Calgon in every wash but …

Jan 7, 2006 · Do you use Calgon in your washing machine or does it not seem very money saving to you? And maybe someone has a plumber for a husband who can verify that Calgon really …

Feb 28, 2011 · Calgon seems about 30p a wash so if you did one wash a day, you'd be chucking over £100 away on Calgon. Hell, if you bought a cheap machine you'd be paying more for …

May 26, 2011 · Calgon tablets are around 20p each - had we bothered to put Calgon in it we'd have spent £240 supposedly to prolong the life of a machine which should do over 10 years.

May 26, 2011 · This is something that Calgon don't say about their testing - are they saying washing machines live longer with Calgon if you wash at 90C, 60C, 40C or 30C. To be fair …

Jan 26, 2008 · Calgon is a COMPLETE rip-off, because it is completely unnecessary. I live in a hard water area, and a couple of years ago chucked my washing machine out after 18 years of …

Aug 28, 2009 · is it ok to still use s/c in a new machine? will it work the same as 'calgon' or will it just reduce the amount of w'pwder i need to use? or will white vinegar help with the limescale …

Nov 19, 2004 · I'm sure I've read on this board that vinegar can be used as a descaler for washing machines by running it through one cycle (a bit less expensive than Calgon ::)).