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Laundry Detergent question

bonnielu — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:34:37 GMT

Anyone having any difficulty with laundry detergent... alergic reactions. There are always new formulas "to clean better."

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BirkiLady — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:09:14 GMT

@bonnielu I use Tide free & gentle. It's in the white container. Free of dyes & perfumes. Dermatologist Tested. Only laundry detergent that works for my DIL (and her family) and me. Neither of us use the recommended amount either! A little goes a long way. We also add a little vinegar to the rinse water to eliminate all detergent from clothing. Helps a lot with allergy sufferers.

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FranandZoe — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:23:00 GMT

I've used Era for 40 years - no problems. I use half the recommended amount. (1/2 a capful.)

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software — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:37:07 GMT

A friend of mine with several diagnoses, including RA, many of which cause her skin to be very sensitive.

She uses All

There are several "free" formulas, as well as a "baby" formula.

She can't always find it so she stocks up when she does.

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CinNC — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:08:17 GMT

I have a lot of allergies to laundry detergent. I always do a second rinse on my clothes as well as try to use a "free and gentle" detergent.

I remember my brother telling me once that he could tell when his wife was mad at him...........she would use the laundry detergent that he was allergic to and he would start itching and scratching.

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lolakimono — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:25:06 GMT

@bonnielu

I'm very happy with Shaklee. They have a scented and an unscented version.

They have powder and liquid, and it works for HE washers.

No hazardous substances
Available in a fragrance-free formula

Clean credentials

Natural
Biodegradable
Concentrated
Hypoallergenic
No phosphates
No chlorine, phosphates, nitrates, or dyes

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Mominohio — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:49:11 GMT

The problem with laundry detergents is that they are always changing them.

You can develop an allergy to something at any time in your life. Couple that with the fact that the ingredients in detergents are constantly changing and it can make it very difficult for some people to find something that works for them, and works consistently over time. Back in the day, Tide was Tide and that was it. Not any more. The selections of just one brand fill shelves and it becomes overwhelming for people with issues.

I will offer up some practical advice, rather than suggest a brand.

Use little.

I was raised to believe that you needed to see a washer full of 'suds' to get clothes clean.

I don't believe that anymore.

In reality I think most people way overuse the laundry products. That's why people think softeners (liquid) are now bad for fabrics. They aren't if used in very tiny (relative to what we used to think we needed....a whole cap full) amounts. I use only one teaspoon diluted in the dispenser for most loads. Enough to keep the static down, and provide a bit of softness to the water, but not enough that it clings to and coats the fabric, or leaves you smelling like a box of dryer sheets when you get dressed.

Same for soap. I've gotten to where I use just a tiny amount of soap for most loads, unless I have something like work clothes that are super dirty.

I've been doing this for a number of years now, and I don't see my whites in any worse shape, I don't have issues with clothes not looking or smelling clean and fresh, and I tend to wash in hot water, and dry in a somewhat hot dryer, so I believe I'm getting things sanitary enough.

So regardless of what brand or homemade detergent you decide on, maybe just much less of anything used will solve your issues.

And if you live somewhere that water supply isn't an issue, an extra rinse might fix things for you too.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:38:24 GMT

I like Nellie's. It rinses out completely so there's no leftover residue on your stuff to cause irritation. There's no fragrance...just leaves a clean smell to my clothes and stuff.

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PINKdogWOOD — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:51:43 GMT

@BirkiLady, @bonnielu Yes this Tide is the same one we use and have for some time now. I like this one because I no longer use powdered as it can leave a residue. I also like Tide in this white bottle because it's clear and not blue, pink, yellow, purple or any other color.

And well yes it does a god job of cleaning the clothes especially DH's who works outside in the dirt/elements.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:10:12 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
@bonnielu I use Tide free & gentle. It's in the white container. Free of dyes & perfumes. Dermatologist Tested. Only laundry detergent that works for my DIL (and her family) and me. Neither of us use the recommended amount either! A little goes a long way. We also add a little vinegar to the rinse water to eliminate all detergent from clothing. Helps a lot with allergy sufferers.

This is what we use too. DH suffers from allergies and asthma.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:16:59 GMT

I like All Free & Clear. I used to use Arm & Hammer unscented but found it wasn't doing the job of getting clothes clean anymore and made the switch.

For me, the absolute worst I ever used was Purex - it was like I put the load in on a water rinse cycle only. It didn't clean anything.

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riley1 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:20:31 GMT

Another user of All Free & Clear - been using the All brand for 40+ years and have not had any issues.

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henderson — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:16:21 GMT

I also use Nellie's!!

@SilleeMee wrote:
I like Nellie's. It rinses out completely so there's no leftover residue on your stuff to cause irritation. There's no fragrance...just leaves a clean smell to my clothes and stuff.

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January121 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:44:51 GMT

I use one full cap of the original Tide per load & I fill the machine up with as much water as it will hold/allow ... I like my clothes to come out clean & smelling fresh .... I recently bought a new washer & found a GE that allows you to fill it with a full basin of water which is right up my alley 😍

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RedTop — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:35:56 GMT

I don’t stick to just one detergent, but always stick to specific brands. Right now I have Tide Simply Clean, Era, Arm and Hammer with OxyClean pods, and a stash of Wisk. We use Purex in the washer in the basement on rugs, dog towels, etc. I am not in the market for any new products; I just stick to what works here.

Teacher daughter uses only Method laundry detergent.

Trucker daughter uses only Tide; 3 different types in both liquid and pods.

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Nataliesgramma — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:56:16 GMT

I agree with @Mominohio.... I hate being around people that smell like a box of dryer sheets.....

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QP Doll — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 18:04:45 GMT

My husband has an allergic (itchy) reaction to detergents. I've used Tide free but it obviously is not really "free". I was reading online about it & people were saying it was the worst for allergies no matter how many rinses. I now use Nellies & it is great!

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Pooky1 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:41:23 GMT

i use to use regular detergent years ago but my wife started breaking out in a rash on her arms. her mom said its from detergent. so ever since then like 8 years ago i have been usig all free n clear with great results. i bought a he washer and didnt like the cleaning results i bought tide free n clear and then she broke out with red rash and welts from head to foot. so i rewased all her clothes in all free n clear and have never bought anything except all. as for he washer i got use to it and it was fine. good luck bonnielu.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:46:23 GMT

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I agree with @Mominohio.... I hate being around people that smell like a box of dryer sheets.....

Sometimes when I walk my dog in my neighborhood I'll get a strong whiff of someone's dryer sheet coming out their dryer exhaust as I walk by. It stinks. ...and I'm thinkin' to myself 'Gosh, if they only knew what was in those sheets'.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:13:35 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I agree with @Mominohio.... I hate being around people that smell like a box of dryer sheets.....

Sometimes when I walk my dog in my neighborhood I'll get a strong whiff of someone's dryer sheet coming out their dryer exhaust as I walk by. It stinks. ...and I'm thinkin' to myself 'Gosh, if they only knew what was in those sheets'.

There have been times when I have had to shut my kitchen windows because of the dryer sheet smell coming from a neighbors house. It can be so bad sometimes you can actually taste it.

Aside from the way they smell, they leave a film all over everything.