I don’t see why she can’t just use Tide pods. They have softener, stain remover, and detergent all in one. They are easy to use and you just plop them in based on how much laundry you have. It would be simpler and given Al’s sedentary lifestyle, she’d be less likely to tire her arms out trying to pump out the right amount of detergent and softener. The “cute” things Al goes for at times are impractical for her given the weight of her arms. Not like it will bother her enough to actually lose weight, but she really doesn’t think things through.
As a side note, it’s nice to check back in this thread again and see that Al’s taste for decor is just as tacky as it was a few years ago. Like everything else, she’ll have a phase, and then proceed to get rid of it for new stuff to suit her desire to consoom.