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KH I'm wondering whether the detergent thing is just a cultural difference. When we were in the states we couldn't find a detergent we liked. Here we buy Persil Sensitive. In the UK it was Persil non-biological, I have to use a non-biological because a couple of my kids have eczema so I have to be a bit careful but it washes well. You US guys tend to use the liquid don't you? Forgive me if I'm wrong.
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That's funny ... maybe it is!
We definitely go for the liquid variety in the US more than the powder. I don't know how long ago you were in the US, but in the past few years more and more sensitive or 'free' detergents have become available. I think more brands feature them now.
As for hanging clothes out, I was skeptical when I came here. I don't know why, but clothes hung out to dry always seemed to get an odd smell back home, something I haven't noticed here. I don't know if it was because of air pollution and pollen, or because we weren't using any kind of liquid fabric softener.
On another note, yet another thing I forgot to mention: I had been thinking about and researching this move for more than 3 years before we came. I know not everyone has that kind of time, but it's definitely a good idea to do as much research as possible before coming. I read everything I could get my hands on, cruised this forum and some others, etc. I remember reading in one of the NZIS immigration reports that something like 2/3 of immigrants were 'surprised' by something encountered here. I'm sure that ratio is even higher for those who eventually return home.