Best liquid laundry detergent according to redditors
We found 221 Reddit comments discussing the best liquid laundry detergent. We ranked the 106 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 221 Reddit comments discussing the best liquid laundry detergent. We ranked the 106 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Laundry nerd chiming in here. Discoloration on sheets is probably from sweat, so you don't want to use chlorine bleach (which could react with the proteins and cause further yellowing, all credit for this knowledge to Jolie Kerr of Ask a Clean Person). Instead, look at oxygen bleach (e.g., OxiClean) and/or bluing.
CLOTHES
Boxers x 14, Socks x 11, Tank Tops x 6, T-Shirts x 10, Shorts x 3, Nike Swim Shorts x 2, Penfield Jacket, Sweatshirt, Plaid Button-up, Fairplay Joggers x 2, Jeans, Hat, Sunglasses, Bandanna/Headband, Face Cloth x 2, Toms Shoes, + what I'll be wearing on the flight (Tee, Jeans, Nikes)... (in case anyone thought I was only taking Toms)
ELECTRONICS
AUKEY Portable Battery Charger, Beats by Dre Headphones, Canon DSLR, Chant Portable BT Speaker, Outlet converters, Earbuds, Charging cables x 3
OTHER
A boatload of toiletries/pharma in that little bag, TSA Approved Bag Lock, Microfiber Travel Towel, Herschel Packable Daypack
NOT SHOWN
Books x 2, KIND bars x 10, extra hat, hoodie.
I think that's it. I'm fortunate that I'm not sweaty/smelly so I'm packing light on the shirts/tanks because I can re-wear + I'm bringing these Tide Travel Sink Packets which are pretty handy. Keep in mind I'm a shorter dude as well, so if you're over 5"10, your clothes might take up more space.
This is lame, but I love doing laundry! First off, use all of the settings on your washer. Take the time to switch the water temperature, spin speed, etc if your washer allows it.
For whitening clothes, I like using some Borax (I put it in the spot for the prewash detergent), and then when they seem to be getting dinging some liquid bluing. That will usually do the trick with tee shirts, towels, sheets, etc.
For hand washing I usually, resolve a little bit of the same Borax in my sink. I used to use woolite, but I always forget to buy it, and the Borax seems to work the same (so one less thing to remember at the store).
I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-Woolite-Laundry/dp/B001TUZS98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500569567&sr=8-1&keywords=woolite+travel+packs
Also depending on budget look for Merino Wool clothing it reduces odor.
This stuff rocks:
HEX Performance Advanced Laundry Detergent, Free + Clear
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7Q77MK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BHoPDbJHQR5X8
You might check out Rick Steves' travel tips video series on YouTube.
Here's a playlist.EDIT: Actually that playlist isn't very good. But here's a video on packing light and here's one on money/safety. Just check out his various "tips" on YouTube.
Shampoo, or whatever soap you have handy. I sometimes carry small packets of actual laundry soap: https://www.amazon.ca/Tide-Travel-Sink-Packets-3-Count/dp/B000GCS004/ref=sr_1_2
Do you use fabric softener? That is the biggest culprit because fabric softner has animal fat in it plus other crap Read this If you go over to the whole food section at the grocery store you can find some good organic free and clear detergents. I use Puracy it's my favorite out of the dozen I have tried over the years. I also love Soap Nuts I use wool dryer balls instead of fabric softener. It has helped my non-inflammatory acne.
For me it totally depends on the shirt, but typically I do not wear an undershirt unless the shirt is sheer and needs one.
I do not dry clean any of my silk tops unless something gets on them that I cannot clean myself. I hand wash all of my silk tops using a no rinse detergent called Soak there are a bunch of different no rinse brands, this is just the one I happen to use. There are instructions on the bottle for how to use it, but I'll add that after I soak my tops for the proper amount of time I gently squeeze them out over the tub I've soaked them in, then I lay them flat on a towel and gently but firmly roll up the towel with them in it like I'm creating a jelly roll. This will help get out some of the excess water so that they're not super drippy when you hang them up to dry the rest of the way.
I know that may sound a little involved, but all told it takes maybe a half hour and I usually do it once every other week.
Hard water is one of your biggest problems. The calcium build-up combined with sweat makes them really dingy. Here are some links: one, two, three. I use OxiClean and sometimes Borax and get good results. (I've had some of my garments for twenty+ years and they look fine color-wise.) Occasionally I use Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing -- it's on Amazon -- especially with my white shirts.
This is what my mom did when my brother and I were applying for a new job, apply and interview.
I went to a fancy lingerie store when I lost 50 lbs, and while I was there, one of the ladies introduced me to Soak. Fill a sink with water, throw your bras in it, put a capful of Soak in the sink. No need to agitate, wring, or scrub (unless there's stains, I guess). Air dry them afterwards, and they're clean and good smelling again :)
Ok so I’ll be honest I bring mine into the shower (not wearing them) and clean then just with water.
But from the time I was really into bras the best way to clean them is by hand in the sink or a bucket with a gentle soap made for that purpose and then hang or lay flat to dry. There’s several on amazon here is one
Forever New 32oz Granular Fabric Care Wash Natural Laundry Detergent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002USD5FC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RwiMDbNYWMNCS
It's not really a detergent as such. But here's a reliable link: Soakwash Liquid Laundry Wash, 12-Ounce, Scentless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF4HYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ha-KwbF62DVGA
In the sink with warm water. I use this detergent.
Bluing
https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Stewarts-Concentrated-Liquid-Bluing/dp/B009M7ESPA/
Often the hostel has a washer, or at least a kitchen sink. Or there's self contained washing bags at camping stores like REI that sell this - [https://www.rei.com/product/886211/scrubba-wash-bag]
I recommend buying no rinse soaps, I personally never travel without Soak [https://www.amazon.com/Soak-S07-6Y-Wash-Rinse-12-Ounce/dp/B00GXETNPK]
I like soap nuts or soap berries. You just stick a few of them in a pouch and leave it in there for a few loads.
https://www.amazon.com/NaturOli-Berries-Seedless-Cleaner-Processed/dp/B001DU4XPY
It's probably fine, the only thing that happens when you leave it in the sack for a long time is the down loft gets displaced. When your loft is displaced you get cold spots. Try just shaking it out and seeing if it feels even. If you want to get the loft to loft back up you can wash it with special down wash and then put it in the dryer (No heat) with some tennis or dryer balls. This will even out any displaced loft that might have occurred from being stuffed for so long.
Bra cleaning powder. It's specifically designed for hand washing fabrics that get smelly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002USD5FC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549916349&sr=1-1&keywords=bra+cleaner
I've seen lots of recs for Soak as a no-rinse delicate wash though I've never used it.
I personally am a fan of the Forever New wash for handwashing delicate items and bras. It's super easy to use. I fill a sink with cold water, add the detergent and swish to dissolve, put in my clothes and agitate for like 30 seconds and then wait for 3-5 minutes. Then I drain the sink and rinse each piece quickly and hang dry. I find that it gets out stains really well (even old yucky ones) and doesn't leave a residue.
Yeah, whenever you feel it's worn off.
I wash em with this. If you hang dry, tumble dry on low for like 10-15 minutes after they're dried to activate the waterproofing.
There's a great sale going on for that brand, btw.
What detergent are you using? Have you tried any of the scented wool washes, like Eucalan, Laundress, and Kookaburra?
Like you, I don't wash my activewear immediately. I use this activewear-specific detergent that I get on Amazon called Win Sports Detergent. I also add some baking soda and vinegar to the machine which I think really helps. I buy baking soda in bulk from Costco and the vinegar is cheapest from Target!
I'm currently coming home from a one week trip where we did a combination of hiking and staying in hotels / airbnbs. I had purchased a scrubba bag and was anxious to use it. I'm personally on board with the onebag philosophy of doing laundry every night or two so as being able to pack light.
My take on the scrubba bag is it's pretty neat. The nodules do help a little in helping break dirt off of clothes. The air bleed is nice for getting all of the air out of the bag when sealing it up, and the clear window is helpful in seeing the water get cloudy from all the dirt coming out of the clothes. While not using the scrubba I just rolled up a small bottle of non rinse detergent and a clothes line for drying,making it a somewhat simpler process since im doing it every night.
My conclusion is that for a situation like mine, where we hiked through water falls and streams, I would have rather of just brought a dry bag / day pack to use for laundry AND to use as a waterproof day pack. Also I brought a dedicated laundry clothes line when 15 ft of Paracord would have sufficed just fine and been able to use in other situations also. The laundry soap was nice because it was "non-rinseable" but I still rinsed my clothes abyways, so using the same Dr bronners I use for my hair would have worked too.
Here are some links to the products I used:
Scrubba Wash Bag - Portable Laundry System For Camping, Hiking, Backpacking and Travel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N68XF0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t5gaBbFNCAXNX
Soakwash Liquid Laundry Wash, 12-Ounce, Scentless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KF4HYPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i7gaBbGX3CEKV
The ORIGINAL Sun & Sheets Superior Quality Compact Adjustable Travel Bungee Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2MJNT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s9gaBbWJ72P2Z
What I may use instead in the future:
Earth Pak- Waterproof Dry Bag with Front Zippered Pocket Keeps Gear Dry for Kayaking, Beach, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping and Fishing with Waterproof Phone Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ40VQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IchaBbYECZDCF
Sea To Summit Lite Line Clothesline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28X4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.5gaBbA0RBH9B
Paracord Planet Mil-Spec Commercial Grade 550lb Type III Nylon Paracord 25 feet Turquoise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ACL4NRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z-gaBbFG2WD08
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Fair Trade and Organic Castile Liquid Soap, Peppermint, 2 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z96LTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DahaBbY85PVS8
Also, as a side note, I found these great little bottles for storing soaps and lotions a lot more efficiently than "travel sized" bottles:
MOMA Muji PE Cylinder Bottle with Snap Cap - 12ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4BZC36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lehaBb0S2E8F7
All my goth friends swear by this stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/product-reviews/B0019D546C
Merino wool is great! Love it for hiking and backpacking and have read that merino wool underwear is great for chaffing. I've never thought of getting a wool jersey though. You definitely need to use a specific Sport Wash for cleaning synthetics if you have any hope of getting the stink out.
I swear by Mrs. Stewarts' Bluing. You add a few drops of it, and it "blues" your whites, counteracting the dinginess. It won't affect the black and IMO works more thoroughly than non-chlorinated bleach. I'd wash with something good for darks and add bluing to every few loads.
I also know a lot of people use Shout Color Catcher to keep new clothes from bleeding, but this might catch the black your clothes are losing and keep them from blending into your whites.
This is what I use. It seems pricey, but 2 capfuls washed about 8 silk shirts (and could have done more, if I'd had more to wash. Plus it smells amazing. And when you compare it to the cost and energy of getting your tops dry cleaned, it's really pretty reasonable.
I'd use Granger's (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1FODEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1vO1Ab7YPB49N) this is what our warranty department always sent out to people and after using it a number of times it's a far superior product to nikwax.
Also .make sure to dry it in the drier with a little heat. This helps reconsititute the DWR. Super critical step
You can wash it on cold in a gentle cycle if you absolutely have to throw it in the machine, but if you use hot water on it or put it in the dryer it will shrink and felt (felt = the fibers will basically meld together and the nice pattern on your sweater will be almost completely indistinguishable). If you need to wash it, though, the best way to do it is to wash it by hand with a special wool wash soap, something like this and then lay it flat to dry on a sweater rack like this.
When steaming isn't enough and I actually need to wash delicates, I hand wash with Forever New. It's a powder that dissolves easily in water, has a nice scent, and I feel like it does a good job of cleaning (and rinses easily!). I only use a little bit at a time, so I expect the bottle will last quite a while.
I hand wash my sweaters in a tub with shampoo from the laundress
I lay them on towels on the basement floor overnight.
Sometimes you can get away with wool BLENDS in the dryer (depending on the specific one and the fabric care label), but I would never put a 100% wool sweater in a dryer, ever.
I do wash wool sweaters specially labelled as “machine washable” in the machine (on cold, on delicate, in a front loader with no agitation arm) and lay flat to dry, but that’s as far as I go. I’ve felted too many sweaters in my past to take chances.
I usually prefer just to fill up my bathtub a couple inches deep, add some wool-specific detergent and let my sweaters soak for twenty minutes or so while I’m doing other housework, then drain and rinse, carefully squeeze the excess water out, and lay flat to dry. Keeps them looking nice and fitting correctly for years.
Kookaburra is what I use on my Smart Wool base layers, Outlier t-shirt and Wool & Prince dress shirt (all are 100% merino wool). The lanolin refreshes the antibacterial quality of merino.
$0.63 per wash is a pittance to pay considering how infrequent merino wool needs cleaning. I specifically bought merino for its anti-odor quality, so refreshing that is important to me. Considering the cost of those garments, I want to extend their life as much as possible.
thanks so much offering your gift card!!
i broke my leg and became unemployed. im looking for jobs but im not past the interview stage. =( a lot of rejection. a lot of delay. a lot of rounds.
i really need some laundry detergent. i am able to get help with food and other essentials but not soap. i heard these last a long time. im happy with any size. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DU4XPY?colid=3BXLYR83R8BA1&coliid=I3EPJ5UA9ZILOG&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
wishlist link: http://amzn.com/w/3BXLYR83R8BA1
I use Soak https://www.amazon.com/Soakwash-Liquid-Laundry-12-Ounce-Scentless/dp/B00KF4HYPK/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=CjwKCAjwvJvpBRAtEiwAjLuRPXDAMcMO_ml9DXzJMcDwSLNmAilm03TgyJJXYK2fvxrcsKW3_LSoahoCY9wQAvD_BwE&hvadid=177811582258&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021569&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5260823500279914037&hvtargid=kwd-11299925965&hydadcr=21439_9712224&keywords=soak+laundry+detergent&qid=1562891577&s=gateway&sr=8-3
I use Soak. I fill the sink with warm water, add in the Soak, then submerge my project and let it sit for 20 minutes. Rinse, block and dry. Makes a stiff yarn, really soft.
This stuff here is awesome: https://smile.amazon.com/Laundry-Detergent-Sport-No-Sweat/dp/B01150VK2A
Okay so your measurements put you around a 26F. Depending on your comfort level, you may want to try a 28E since you're more used to 34s (which is sooo much bigger than you need!). 28E is also much easier to find. You have plenty of resources online especially (eBay, Amazon, and Figleaves are all good starts and you can check the resource list on the side here), but Nordstrom will have your size as well-though probably only online.
For starters to see how you feel about your size, I suggest ordering something from Nordstrom because they have free shipping & free returns. Even if you don't keep anything, it's a good way to figure out what size is good for you.
As far as 26's go, unfortunately there aren't a lot of options. But! If you look into Tutti Rouge from other seasons (prior to A/W '14), you'll find that their 28s are actually really 26s.
I also recommend you check out listings on Bratabase which is super helpful for figuring out bra stuff, though it can be a bit overwhelming at first.
To note about bras: You want your bra to always fit you on the loosest hook when you first buy it. The reason for that is as time goes by, your band will stretch out. Buying it on the loosest hook will allow you to keep it the longest since you can tighten it as you wear it out. You'll also want to be hand washing your bras to extend the life of them. For that I use Forever New. This giant thing of it will last you literally years.
Hope that helps!
EDIT: People, it seems like some of you are not actually reading my post beyond my first sentence and then admonishing me for suggesting a 26F. If you read beyond that, you'll see that I also suggested a 28E for comfort level and the fact that it's easier to find.
Cis girl here-- invest in some gentle detergent (like this) and some mesh bags. Wash bras in bags on delicate cycle in cold water.
I wash my fancy-pants underwire bras every 3-7 wears, but I mostly wear them in an air-conditioned office. The more you sweat, the more you need to wash them.
I have some fancier sports bras with hooks and padding and stuff that I wash after every wear, but still in the delicate cycle with other bras/lingerie/etc.
I have some really cheap sports bras that I just throw in with my regular wash. Without padding, they don't get bent out of shape or anything. However, these don't have quite the same level of support as others, so I don't use them for serious hard labor stuff (e.g. tomorrow I'm spreading 2 cubic yards of mulch, I'll wear one of the nicer sports bras).
I shop on Amazon (make sure everything is Prime with free returns), Victoria's Secret and Aerie (both have good return policies, although you do need to go to a store unless you're ok with paying return shipping).
Not going to judge you, lol. I don't think Frebeeze is going to cut it though. I don't know about your gear, but my stuff is drenched (even with the wicking stuff).
I also always wash my stuff on its own, and used to hand wash (which works fine if you use the sports wash stuff). Then just air dry it (the dryer can also cause smells to get set in).
This is the was I use, it goes by two names I think:
http://www.runnersedgeny.com/Penguin_Sport_Wash_p/ac-sprtwsh.htm?gclid=CPaPkKePzc0CFRRZhgod3EANsw&click=2318&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine
https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Sport-Wash-Detergent-42-Ounce/dp/B008BL3UFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467199334&sr=8-1&keywords=runners+sports+wash
I did some digging, and you can buy it directly from the actual manufacturer, and it is even cheaper. It goes a long way though, and I usually only use a capful anyhow.
http://www.atsko.com/sport-wash-laundry-detergent-2-quart-64-wash-loads/
I use Forever New to handwash my bras, and I like it. Haven't tried it in a machine, though.
Sports Wash was recommended to us by a spelunker and gets the grody stank out of gym clothes.
Ziploc bags are fine. Just make sure they are completely dry before you store them as you wouldn't want any mold to grow. If you use a washing machine any bleach free detergent should be ok to use. Don't use softener. If you're hand washing I've been using this stuff and I like it because it's no rinse.
I used it for my kraken sweater. At first I blocked it with my normal routine: soak in water for an hour, press out water, shape, let dry. The sweater was very scratchy - maybe because of all the floats at the back? So I invested in some rinse-less soap (I used Soak brand, but there are others available) and soaked the sweater over night in the soak soap/water mixture. This seems to have done the trick, but it's been so cold recently that each time I've worn it I have also worn an undershirt.
Microfiber list looks pretty good! You may want to add a few of these for other various purposes so you don't use your nicer more expensive towels for extra dirty stuff like around your exhaust or wheels/wheel wells/in your engine bay. Also I'm pretty sure you can get a bucket with a screw on lid at home depot for pretty cheap, but all in all it's not a bad kit because it comes with the soap and grit guard and wash mitt. As for the bucket for your supplies, again I'm sure there's something cheaper at home depot.
Chemical guys makes some pretty good stuff and some pretty bad stuff. They're more of a marketing brand than a good detailing product brand. I'd replace the glass cleaner with Stoner Invisible Glass...can also be found at walmart or autozone usually.
Their degreaser is good and can be diluted so it should last a while. Never used their wheel cleaner, but it looks okay. The microfiber detergent isn't necessary really, just get something like this for a lot cheaper. Just make sure you wash your microfibers separately and DO NOT use fabric softener on them. Be aware that some detergents have fabric softener mixed in. Do not use those detergents. The tire brush is good, but you may also want one like this to get into the inside of your wheels more.
Have you tried bleach or something like Oxyclean in the laundry? Or, go super old school with bluing
https://www.amazon.com/Tide-Travel-Sink-Packets-3-Count/dp/B000GCS004
this is what we took!
This is what I've done for the last five years or so:
Fill a plastic tub with cold water, add sensitive clothes inside out, then add a capful of a no-agitation cleaner like Soak. Leave for 15 minutes, squeeze dry (or roll in a towel), then leave on a flat surface/lying flat on a drying rack to dry. (Don't leave anything hanging!)
Done this with cashmeres, wools (light and heavy), denims, thin/sensitive tees, whatever. Contrary to the article, I've also done this with viscose blends with absolutely no issues.
I machine wash all of my wool and cashmere with The Laundress wool and cashmere shampoo on cold delicate in a lingerie bag. I find that my sweaters don't shrink any further after the first initial wash.
THIS is the detergent, and
THIS is the DWR restoration product I use for my Arc'teryx gear.
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\^ Should do the trick, though keep in mind a garment bag is best practice. A wash-in DWR restoration + detergent product also exists, though this method is a bit less effective than a standalone product.
\^ As far as dryer heat goes, I'd avoid full heat and take to a laundromat if your dryer doesn't have a "medium" or "low-heat" setting. Better safe than sorry, especially with a Beta SL!
I use the same wash as I do for my bras, link to amazon but as others said, woolite works well too. Some people have thrown them in the washing machine, but I really don't trust it. Also, as long as you are using DMC floss you are okay, but otherwise be careful of non-color safe floss because it'll run. =)
First, see a dermatologist. Ask them about allergy testing (which is often administered by an immunologist). You could try removing dairy, wheat, and even soy from your child's diet on your own and monitor the effect. The dermatologist might administer antibiotics - I've been on erythromycin, sulfamethoxazole-tmp, clindamycin and also minocycline and doxycycline (both which provide not only anti-bacterial but also anti-imflammatory properties) so you may want to ask about those. They may also prescribe some variety of cortisone - it's a pretty standard treatment for atopic dermatitis. If you also want something prescribed that's steroid free, be sure to ask them about:
http://www.atopiclairasia.com/about-atopiclair
I use atopiclair on my face and it's highly effective.
For over the counter products, try cetaphil soap (restoraderm line is also great), and for creams:
eucerin soothing repair cream:
http://www.drugstore.com/eucerin-original-healing-soothing-repair-creme/qxp16896
eucerine dry therapy calming cream:
http://www.drugstore.com/eucerin-dry-skin-therapy-calming-creme/qxp87512
Also, be sure to wash clothes and sheets with a mild detergent like:
http://www.amazon.com/All-2x-Free-Clear-100-ounce/dp/B00440ZGBU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Now, for a personal aside: I just want to tell you how much I empathize with you and your child. I'm 26, and I've dealt with eczema all my life. My condition is compounded by chronic folliculitis mixed in with my eczema, which leads to more severe infections - boils so severe that it hurts to walk, it hurts to sit, it hurts to sleep. My skin has been red and my body riddled with pain. I've spent hours sobbing, cursing god, and desperately searching for a solution. I've found no easy answers, no quick fix. But, the universe gave me a gift - two of the most wonderful people I know: my parents. They guided me through the hardest times in my life, provided me with strength when I felt only weakness, and offered unconditional love even when I lashed out in anger and despair. I just wanted to express the profoundly positive impact parents can have on someone with a devastating condition like atopic dermatitis.
Things do get better - my condition has improved as I've aged. And, there are many effective treatment options on the horizon (if your child's condition doesn't fade away completely as he gets older, which it commonly does). Most notably:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breakthrough-therapy-could-help-millions-with-eczema/
Tide makes travel packets of laundry detergent. They are perfect for doing your laundry in a sink or bathtub.
Tide Travel Sink Packets, 3-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GCS004/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xNa3Db7BYKJ6V
Front-Load washing machine? Fine. Top-Load? Probably put it in a laundry bag first. Gentle cycle either way. Don't use regular detergent, I use sports detergent with no fabric softener and then hang them with clothespins (don't drape them over a small bar or line; they can crease).
If you are in synthetic fabric, oil slowly builds up in a way it doesn't with natural fabrics. There are sports detergents that help with this, like Win https://www.amazon.com/Win-Sports-Detergent-Formulated-Activewear/dp/B00K0WS2GW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=Win+detergent&qid=1573841880&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQTdNWkk3RThGR0hPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQxOTc0MUdWVkpSSkNLVTVOVSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDgzNzY4MVQ0NEgzTDZLS1FKUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
One time I kept getting terribly smelly feet. I eventually realized that it was because I was using a yoga strap that never got washed.
Also, as far as the care of your clothing goes, I'd really recommend getting away from store bought detergents and fabric softeners. They're full of chemicals and are harsh on your clothing and hard on your washing machine. I've fallen in love with using soap nuts, distilled white vinegar, and wool dryer balls to do all my laundry.
Soap nuts: http://www.amazon.com/NaturOli-Berries-Seedless-Cleaner-Processed/dp/B001DU4XPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238438&sr=8-1&keywords=soap+nuts
Wool dryer balls: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sheep-Eco-friendly-All-Natural-Softener--Great/dp/B00GA9P5P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238492&sr=8-1&keywords=wool+dryer+balls
And a great stain remover: http://www.amazon.com/Bi-O-Kleen-Bac-Out-Eliminator-Foaming-Action/dp/B005P0UYDS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238539&sr=8-2&keywords=biokleen
Then, I just keep a big container of white vinegar around to use as a fabric softener. If you like you can also add whatever essential oils you like to either the vinegar or onto the dryer balls (or both). Orange oil is my favorite, and I like this bigger bottle: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Orange-Sweet-ounce/dp/B0019LPL8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420238679&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+orange+oil
I've found this saves money, water, energy, the whole shebang. I also have really sensitive skin, so switching to this way of doing laundry has really benefitted me all around.
You can wish them together the next day just make sure that you air dry your dirty gi asap after training. And make sure it isn't being left in a car or something like that. You want it to dry out before all the mildew has a chance to grow.
Then when you wash it, throw it in hot with some of this stuff https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C2QZB7T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Win is amazing! It KILLLLS mildew and other nasty smells even off nogi stuff. Fuck vinegar. Fuck baking soda. That shit doesn't work. This does.
I wear a lot of Merino--Icebreaker, SmartWool and Darn Tough socks. I use Granger's Merino Wool Wash. Amazon has good pricing if you buy it as an add-on item which makes shipping free which works out to around $0.25 a wash. I wash in cold and then just hang dry.
They last well though I've had one of my Icebreaker boxer briefs develop a hole after a few months.
Like a lot of people I'll use Bronners when travelling but at home I'll use Kookaburra as its great for wool (in the Scruba and in a normal washing machine)
Heads up- forever new bra wash is great to use. Just get a little bucket to dissolve the powder in (cool) water, and kind of dip and rub your bras in the solution. Better for your bra fabric, super gentle on sensitive skin.
I have personally never tried these but my aunt swears by "soap nuts" which are berries with naturally occurring soap-like properties. You just toss them in with your clothes, and you can use them for a few washes each.
I learned from /s/ABraThatFits that giving delicates a day or 2 to rest between wearings and washings allows the fabric to relax and not stretch out as fast. I dont know if that will help you at all, but I assume by "undergarments" you mean "bras".
Use a rinse free non detergent helps also. a product called SOAK is great for lingerie and knits like sweaters and whatnot.
Never ever use Woolite.
Washing on cold with a detergent made for dark clothes should keep oxfords pretty bright for a good long while, but ultimately everything fades over time.
Are you in the US? I'm in the UK so I think the specific one I'm recommending isn't available. I had a look for you and there seem to be a couple of alternatives - [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Advanced-Laundry-Detergent-Yields/dp/B01F7Q77MK) and [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Win-Sports-Detergent-Formulated-Activewear/dp/B00K0WS2GW/) Also you might want to wash out your actual washing machine at the highest temperature with a vinegar wash. I tend to find doing this every 3 months or so helps clean out the washing machine and makes things stink less in general!
http://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/dp/B0019D546C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394491169&sr=8-2&keywords=woolite+dark
Get that and soak them in the tub.
Do you know whether the wash + waterproof combo washers work as well or is it better to wash and spray (when necessary)?
Amazon link to the product in question
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1FODEG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PgxhAbFBH31EQ
Microfiber towel for quick drying. Honestly you don't need to dry yourself off if its hot, just squeegee the water off and air dry.
All your clothing should be that quick drying polyester. Even your underwear. These you can wash in your sink or when you take a shower, wring out, hang to dry. They sell packets of detergent just for this purpose
https://www.amazon.com/SinkSuds-Detergent-Eliminator-Including-Delicates/dp/B001TUZS98/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=travel+size+detergent&qid=1566334697&s=gateway&sr=8-4
These are the underwear I mentioned. Great for wearing even under your swimsuit. They dry quickly
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https://www.amazon.com/ExOfficio-Performance-Underwear-Give-N-Go-Boxer/dp/B078WJH5ZW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JX9BH0OEBR5W&keywords=exofficio+boxer+brief&qid=1566334731&s=gateway&sprefix=exoff%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-4
I always bring 1-2 small travel size packs of Tide to do laundry in the sink. This let's me pack fewer clothes and they'll dry quickly on the deck clothesline. https://www.amazon.com/Tide-Travel-Sink-Packets-3-Count/dp/B000GCS004/
I like the idea, but those are super expensive.
Maybe these? Still horrible, but only 1/4 as horrible.
https://www.amazon.com/SinkSuds-Detergent-Eliminator-Including-Delicates/dp/B001TUZS98/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=detergent+packets&qid=1569087891&s=apparel&sr=1-1
I was in on wool cycle with this https://www.amazon.com/Grangers-Merino-Wool-Wash-England/dp/B00R1FO6PM in a mesh bag and hang dry
Just a cap of this and be consistent with your washing, that is all, easy.
WIN Sports Detergent -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C2QZB7T?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I bought it from knitpicks when I bought a bunch of yarn (I'm a knitter) but I found it here on amazon. It's pricey, but you don't need much to wash each garment.
You can also try local yarn stores if you'd prefer something local. I'd call them up first and see if they have it or something similar first though (make sure you specify 'non rinse')
I always use this Woolite detergent on my mostly black wardrobe, I've definitely noticed less fading. Friction also makes blacks fade, so I also always wash on the cold, delicate cycle and hang dry the clothes that I care about.
Have you thought about using a sports enzyme based detergent? My husband's a runner and I fence - we have a lot of really terrible smelling gear in our house. We'd die without this stuff which is fine on my whites (800N jacket, 350N stretchy everything else). https://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Sport-Wash-Detergent-42-Ounce/dp/B008BL3UFW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538424051&sr=8-3&keywords=sport-wash+laundry+detergent
I have heard that liquid bluing works wonders. Ironic, I know.
EDIT: Never tried this myself.
I got blood stains on my well worn APC's, you just have to live with it and embrace it. Eventually they will fade out with a few washes and is barely noticable. You can still see them on mine, but really only on the weft when turned inside out.
Trying to blot it out will just make it worse. You also order Woolite Dark from Amazon.
Washing the shorts is extremely important. I don't get saddle sores, and and I wash my shorts after every ride.
Although saddles sores happen, it's not considered a "normal" part of riding, and can become quite painful and even can require being lanced and drained by a Dr.
I suggest you buy some cheap padded liners from Amazon and wear them under running shorts or something. (I used to use these before I surrendered to full blown lycra:https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Coolmax-Bicycle-Cycling-Underwear/dp/B00CWVP9YC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540914170&sr=8-3&keywords=biking+liner+shorts)
They're pretty comfortable, and affordable. Buy 5 pairs for commuting. (Or however many days you need them.)
I also recommend Something like no sweat detergent for washing shorts: https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Detergent-Sport-No-Sweat/dp/B01150VK2A/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540914403&sr=8-3&keywords=no%2Bsweat%2Bdetergent&th=1 (Smaller bottles are available.)
> https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-Woolite-Laundry/dp/B001TUZS98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500569567&sr=8-1&keywords=woolite+travel+packs
I recommend Dr Bronner's magic soap. You can use it for laundry and on yourself.
[I use this and love it.] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BAODYW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_n-.vub08EVA42)
Woolite Darks also helps keep black clothes dark.
https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/dp/B0019D546C
Worth every cent.
I haven't tried it yet, but there's a detergent specifically for this purpose: Woolite Darks.
I use this for my wool tzitzis.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Laundress-Cashmere-Shampoo-Cedar/dp/B000OR5P5Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421370242&sr=8-2&keywords=laundress
Have you seen the Woolite extra dark care? I use this on all my pants. I'm a newb though so I can't tell if it's really any better.
A few months ago, before MFA, I wore jeans that were way to big/baggy and I washed them every single wear and they all still look somewhat decent and I'm pretty sure some of them have been washed almost 50 times.
What's a cheap way to launder wool/cashmere? I am so tempted to buy The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo - Cedar but it's expensive... is there a good alternative or is it worth the hype?
I have a fair amount of wool cashmere that I probably need to wash like 1 or 2 times per month.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019D546C
This is what my mom has always used to remove yellowing. Pre-soak your whites with it for 5-10 minutes then add detergent and wash as normal. Only for whites, it will damage colors.
edit: fudged up the link
not sure, I use this one that a friend recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Laundry-Detergent-Regular-Washers/dp/B0019D546C
We used some stuff called odor balance that we got at a Lax tournament. It worked great but became really hard to find. So we switched to stuff we found on Amazon.
Wash it the washing machine. Do NOT put in the dryer. This can make it worse and ruin your dryer too.
Air dry - preferably in the sun but next to a fan or dehumidifier works too.
We had a whole system that we had developed over the years.
We would wash all pads and then had a big plastic drying rack with a fan and dehumidifier blowing on it to dry.
We used This
https://www.amazon.com/Sweat-Laundry-Detergent-Performance-Fabrics/dp/B00Q88JXLK/
or this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K0WS2GW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Don't use downy or anything like that. it will make your stuff fall apart and it can make the letters and numbers fall off your jersey.
We also tried putting a 1/2 cup baking soda in the wash.
I've also had some luck washing stuff with some White vinegar on soak cycle before the wash - but then it stinks like vinegar until you wash it again with detergent.
The trick is to never put your gloves away wet from practice or a game. The worst thing to do it to seal it up in your gear bag to ferment.
I want clean underoos.
Edit: This would also effectively clean my underoos.
I try and remember to hang them up so they can dry out before I wash them. When I wash them I use a combination of my regular detergent and Sports Wash.
http://www.amazon.com/Nathan-Sport-Wash-Detergent-42-Ounce/dp/B008BL3UFW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425317016&sr=8-2&keywords=sport+wash
It's quite possible I've been using too much. This is the detergent that I use, I canb't find any info on the measuring cup, but I'd wager the 3-4 lines run 1/4+ cup. I also use about the same amount of non-chlorine bleach in every load. I did discover I was putting the detergent in wrong, after the clothes instead of before.
I use a garment mesh bag for cotton undies/tops and hand wash all delicates including undergarments and clothing items I don't want to risk with this, it's amazing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002USD5FC
I hang dry everything.
I've used Nathan Sport Wash to clear that synthetic fabric funk...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008BL3UFW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1523227630&sr=8-3&keywords=nathan+sport+wash+detergent&dpPl=1&dpID=41d4BCQNORL&ref=plSrch
I use a wool and cashmere detergent. This one in particular. Works well for me. Bonus, I finally hand-washed my cashmere scarf I've had for two years. And it's so soft!
Detergent
If you have never tried these ( soap nuts ) they are awesome. Im getting low on them. I originally got the soap nuts they last a long time and replace both soap and fabric softner... I hope I did this right.
In addition to Vinegar, woolite, ammonia have also heard that you can use a blueing agent like Mrs Smith or an optical brightening agent.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M7ESPA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009M7ESPA&linkCode=as2&tag=mamaslaundry-20&th=1
Use this to wash your merino stuff. Make it feel thicker and nice!
https://www.amazon.com/Kookaburra-KB-16-Wash-16-Ounce/dp/B0007CQ6UE