Yes, grease is clearly where soaps made with lye become almost mandatory. I'm willing to bet for such chores, you could add a bit of regular soap to the mix. I

Yes, grease is clearly where soaps made with lye become almost mandatory. I'm willing to bet for such chores, you could add a bit of regular soap to the mix. In one video I watched, the person added a 1/4 cup of baking soda, and then some vinegar water in the fabric softener mechanism. Maybe that would have a similar effect.