Lanolizing in a front loader

[MarineWife]

Is it possible? I'm so lazy. I hate to hand wash my wool soakers, shorts and longies, especially since I have so many. (I'm sort of addicted to making them.) I was them on the ultra handwash setting on my front loader with lanolin soap. I was wondering if there's anyway I can also lanolize them in the machine. I'm not worried about messing up my wool. I'm worried about clogging my machine with lanolin. Anyone have any ideas? Ever tried this?

[MommaShark]

I wash all my wool in my front loader.....I use either Sonnet or other wool wash and use a warm/warm setting on delicate....then once I remove the wool I wash a hot load (towels or sheets).....no problems! But the initial lanolizing I do by hand (I melt it in boiling water then add cooler water then add the wool....) I don't think my washer is up for that!

[mamabearsoblessed]

: as we are getting a front loader...
but actually my all time favorite 'chore' is handwashing my woolies...
in fact I save it for when the kitchen is clean, the house is empty of kidlets (arranged of course )and I can spread out

[MarineWife]

Originally Posted by mamabearsoblessed

: as we are getting a front loader...
but actually my all time favorite 'chore' is handwashing my woolies...
in fact I save it for when the kitchen is clean, the house is empty of kidlets (arranged of course )and I can spread out

Good luck with the notes. I'm not getting many responses, as you can see.

Ah, if my home was ever like that, maybe I'd enjoy lanolizing.

[mamabearsoblessed]

well the reality is, a somewht tidy countertop, a napping toddler or visiting nana and a new dvd starting for the olders.
then I try to block out and enjoy

[mamabearsoblessed]

also, I apologize, lately I seem to be the kiss of death for any thread I post to

[MarineWife]

Oh no, it wasn't you. If you noticed, the last person to post before me was yesterday at 9 am. I have a feeling no one has ever tried it. It probably wouldn't work.

[MommaShark]

I don't see other people here even recommending putting wool in a washer. If I were to lanolize in my washer - I would poor the mixture in the tub with the covers, and put on a warm soak cycle - then just spin on low......no rinse.

Then I'd maintain with wool wash like I normally do in the front loader......

Keep in mind they may felt up and shrink a bit - mine did - but it makes them more waterproof!

[MarineWife]

Originally Posted by MommaShark

I don't see other people here even recommending putting wool in a washer. If I were to lanolize in my washer - I would poor the mixture in the tub with the covers, and put on a warm soak cycle - then just spin on low......no rinse.

Then I'd maintain with wool wash like I normally do in the front loader......

Keep in mind they may felt up and shrink a bit - mine did - but it makes them more waterproof!

That's what I was thinking of trying. My front loader is the kind that doesn't fill up with water. It uses just enough to wet the clothes. Do you think that would make a difference?

I don't mind if they felt because I make them myself. They aren't anything fancy that I spent a ton of money on.

[MommaShark]

I think that's preferable not to have too much water as it would water down the lanolin! I think felting is great - just a warning!
I'd do a hot wash (towels or such) afterwards so as not to gunk up your system - not sure if it matters thought