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yes, there term is "grey water" it does normally have traces or large amounts of soap and detergents in it - which can be toxic for plants over long periods of time. normally the water is collected settlement tanks where the scum, soap and detergents can be scrapped off the surface
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, the plant will feel happy when you give it it's first bath. Then days later it will be tall and a teenager. And it won't need your smelly bath water anymore. So......
yes bath water will turn your plant into a tall annoying teenage plant. Then you'll just want to throw it away. Enjoy your tall plant, that grew with your very own smelly bath water. :) c(:*
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∙ 16y agoSoapy water would bother most plants As long as you did not have bleach in the wash, I don't see why not
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What ingredients are in detergent that change plants?
Phosphates were once common in laundry detergents and are a macronutrient for plants. More modern laundry detergents are not good sources for phosphates.
Why do plants grow faster with gray water?
Depends on the plant. But things like crabgrass and weeds can grow in abundant sources of water with just about anything short of poison in it. It's no the fact that the water is dirty or has laundry soap in it, it's the fact that the water source is abundant and regular. A more sensitive plant might be killed by laundry detergent. If you want to use compost as fertilizer i.e. those dirty underwear, go right ahead!
What are the main ingredients of laundry detergent?
A main ingredient of laundry detergent is Surfactant. This substance when added to water reduces the surface tension of the water; which in turn enables the water to wash things better.
Why would you use laundry detergent in your bath water?
You don't use it in your bath water.
How does laundry detergent end up in water?
its special like that.
What is the affect of laundry water on plant growth?
Laundry water is termed grey water. It can be harmful to plants because of the various chemicals and detergents that it contains. Dyes and coatings from fabrics can also harm plants. Grey water needs to be purified before being used to water plants.
Why are phosphates in fertilizer and laundry detergent?
Fertilizers:Provides plants with phospurous. Detergents: Helps soap dissolvein water.
What ingredients are in detergent that change plants?
Phosphates were once common in laundry detergents and are a macronutrient for plants. More modern laundry detergents are not good sources for phosphates.
That it is a problem when your laundry gets wet by water dripping from others' laundry?
yes
Do you wash light laundry with cold or hot water?
Unless it's all white laundry, warm water is best.
Do you use hot water or cold water for laundry?
Most laundry detergents work just as well with cold water. By using cold water you will save money and reduce environmental damage. It depends.If you are putting laundry in the washer then use hot water.If you are washing laundry that stains its colour or just washing by hand then use cold water.
What liquid so you use to thin out laundry softener?
Water will thin out laundry softener.
How much should you get paid for doing laundry cooking and cleaning?
It depends on what type of job you are asking for.
Why has phosphates been removed from laundry detergent?
Phosphate is a REALLY good fertilizer for aquatic plants. When washing machines started getting popular, the seaweed became overgrown and started blocking water intakes for municipal water plants and power plants. Scientists finally figured out the phosphates were making the plants grow like crazy, and got it removed from the soap.
Does the type of water affect plants growth?
Yes it does. Warm water is the best-use. Cold water is decent. Hot water will kill the seed or grow really slow
Who invented laundry?
Nobody really invented laundry. People just started washing their garments in water.
If there is no running water do you wash your laundry in a laundry tub?
Some laundry tubs do hookup to plumbing supplies, and hand wash-only clothing can be washed this way. However, laundry tubs can also be used if there is no access to running water, by using whatever source of water is available. If water is not clean, some will choose to boil it before using it to wash clothing, and this will also allow you to wash clothing in hot water if needed.
