https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:49:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-198646 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:24:07 +0000 Scarlet 198646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming back in, Shana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197792 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:44:10 +0000 shana 197792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, I'm not sure what it is about Persil but it seems to get clothes super clean and fresh smelling. Even really nasty stuff like my husband's icky white sports socks. My mother-in-law who is a good german hausfrau (she even irons socks &amp; underwear!) and a laundry maven recommended it to me years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197737 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:34:18 +0000 Tracy 197737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done some work work in a museum textile lab, so that's definitely affected how I view my everyday laundry.</p> <p>It's most important to avoid unnecessary friction and unnecessary heat, so I wash almost all my things in cold water on the gentle cycle, and generally hang them to dry. (Heat breaks down spandex, and I've found that most of my things last a lot longer when I don't put them in the dryer.)</p> <p>The actual detergent I use can vary, but I prefer to avoid optical brighteners and like additives. For less sensitive things (like jeans) I'll use whatever is around - on gentle cycle, cold water. But for silks, fine woolens, etc (protein-based fibers) I use a product called Orvus, which was actually designed as a horse shampoo. (You have to have very soft water to use it, though. )</p> <p>I'm probably fussier than most, but I find that it helps keep my things nice for a very long time. There are a lot of people who swear by dry-cleaning their denim to keep it from fading. It works, but I don't like the chemicals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197563 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:35:54 +0000 Beth 197563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use liquid Tide in our top-loading washer. I'm more persnickety about how I dry clothes than what detergent I use. It's not uncommon for our laundry room to be festooned with drying bras, panties and assorted other items; I have to remember to take down the decorations before the electrician/plumber/etc. arrives. :O </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197558 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:28:01 +0000 bj1111 197558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i don't know, because my husband does the laundry...</p> <p>i know, ladies, how'd i get so lucky? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197555 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:25:08 +0000 Scarlet 197555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shana, what do you like so much about Persil? Just curious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197425 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:11:54 +0000 shana 197425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a front loader &amp; I use a bunch of different ones depending on what I'm washing! I'm a little obsessed with laundry, I admit. For most of my son's clothes (he's got some skin issues with fragrances) and undies, I use All Free &amp; Clear liquid. For cold wash (denim etc), I use Tide 2X Ultra Cold Water liquid (rated to be one of the top ones according to consumer reports). For regular clothes I use seventh generation powdered detergent (love the white flower &amp; bergamot citrus scent). For towels, sheets &amp; really dirty stuff, I use Persil powder (yes, I actually bring it back in my suitcase from Germany).</p> <p>Woolite has a product for black clothing - I haven't tried it yet but I've been curious because they say it keeps them from fading. Sounds like something you could use, Tara </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197232 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:27:01 +0000 marianna 197232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy whatever is on sale for my regular clothes, but use a special gentle wash that I bought at Intimacy for my delicates/bras/stuff I really love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197228 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:18:16 +0000 Reneeb 197228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Cheer with color guard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197136 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:28:02 +0000 Maya 197136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Tide because I live at home and have no real choice, but I buy Forever New for bras and other delicates. I'm not sure what I'll use when I move out, but I want to find something gentle and inexpensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197134 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:25:18 +0000 Jonesy 197134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dreft (liquid form). We started using it when the kids were little, and we haven't stopped even though they're not babies anymore! I just love the smell: slightly sweet but not overpowering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197127 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:29 +0000 Frances 197127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the Arm &amp; Hammer too for heavier clothes like towels, though I have to buy it at my corner grocery store. I'm oversensitive to the scents of other detergents. I use Woolite for delicates and hang them to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197126 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:59:52 +0000 annagybe 197126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Tide Total Care. It's a bit more expensive, not sure if it's worth it yet. Most of my clothes are less than 2 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197099 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:38 +0000 Kristen 197099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purex hypo-allergenic. Many of the other detergents make me itchy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197091 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:53:39 +0000 Lisa 197091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Purex fragrance free, the bottle is see through. I use Woolite on delicates. I rarely but my clothes in the dryer. Too much damage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197069 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:16:56 +0000 medusa 197069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use All Free &amp; Clear because it's fragrance free. I also use Woolite for delicates. They seem to work OK. Using the delicate cycle and air drying makes a bigger difference than detergent, in my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197035 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:04:38 +0000 Kristine 197035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now I'm using Vaska Herbadetergent because it was on sale. It smells nice. Usually I buy the cheapest kind, generic or its equivalent. I think I asked here once and almost no one thought more expensive detergent is really better for your clothes. I wonder if that's true. I do use Woolite for hand washables, including sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197024 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:45:18 +0000 chewyspaghetti 197024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I make my own from the Duggar's recipe (you can find it online). I add a little essential oil to give it a nice scent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197022 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:43:46 +0000 NK 197022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use plain old Kirkland brand from Costco.</p> <p>I think the biggest mistake for me is tossing stuff in the dryer that shouldn't go in there. I'm noticing more and more how many care labels state to 'lay flat to dry'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-197013 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:33:19 +0000 marianne 197013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use All because it's fragrance free, and it works well for me. I also wash all my stuff on cold. I am interested in other responses too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-196980 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:01:36 +0000 Elizabeth 196980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used Arm &amp; Hammer Perfume/Dye Free liquid detergent. It was actually pretty cheap but was very easy on our clothes and got stains out well. Unfortunately I can hardly find it any more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-196973 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:58:31 +0000 Debora 196973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use the same liquid Tide that I use on my husband's and son's clothes. I'll be watching this thread with interest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-196972 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:55:04 +0000 Anonymous 196972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have gotten in the habit of using Tide. Just yesterday I had a thought that perhaps using only cold water would be good because the hot water tank does not hold especially clean water. I heard a plumber say that if you saw what was in your hot water heater, you would not cook with it. I do not know how much truth there is to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-detergent-do-you-use#post-196964 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:43:51 +0000 tarzy 196964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I asked this at the tail end of Sveta's post, but thought I'd start a new thread to get more responses.</p> <p>With my recent new purchases of nicer tops, I'm terrified of ruining them in the wash. I'm using Tide powder detergent right now (in an old top loader, which probably won't be replaced in the foreseeable future.)</p> <p>Can anyone recommend a good detergent that's not harsh on clothes? </p>