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Old January 31, 2018   #50
FourOaks
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Originally Posted by clkeiper View Post
If you have a big tub cut the bale in half (just slice the plastic and break it then) and gently put whatever you can break off into a tub. then water it with hot water if you have it available and add a bit of dishsoap to cut the tension of the water so it absorbs in. let it sit for a little while. that will cut down the dust while trying to break it up. if you put in too much water and it is too wet add some more dry mix to it.
So it is true? I know in the past I have read that "soap" is a surfactant, but didnt know anyone who used it with real world results.

I believe the recommended ratio is something like 1 ounce of soap to 1 bale of peat/mix? Does this sound about right?

Any particular soap? I have heard Baby Soap or Dish Soap is ideal.
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