You could always use something like Oxiclean or hydrogen peroxide on organic stains to pretreat and oxiclean can be added as a booster with any laundry detergent.
I just started using Soap Nuts from Maggies Pureland. They are exactly what they sound like-the fruit if a Chinese soapberry tree. You put a few in a cotton sack and throw it in the wash. You don't have to use fabric softener, everything comes out sooooo soft. And it rinses clean so my eczema prone daughter is having no issues either. http://www.maggiespureland.com/
I use Ecos Magnolia and Lily (the scent is very light). I buy a huge container of it from Costco and it's super cheap. I also add Borax to the wash and vinegar to the rinse.
I love the Bi-O-Kleen products. Depending upon the load I use their liquid, powder, non-chlorine bleach, and Bac-Out. I've tried many products and Bi-O-Kleen is my favorite. (Although I've never tried Charlies.) Their products have no heavy scent, gentle for sensitive skin, and great cleaning. (The Bac-Out is wonderful for stains on clothing, carpets, etc.)
Does anyone know which of these detergents is best for super-hard water? I've tried Bi-O-Kleen powder and Trader Joe's liquid in the past, and neither got stains out of our clothes.
Originally Posted by jyurina
I just started using Soap Nuts from Maggies Pureland. They are exactly what they sound like-the fruit if a Chinese soapberry tree. You put a few in a cotton sack and throw it in the wash. You don't have to use fabric softener, everything comes out sooooo soft. And it rinses clean so my eczema prone daughter is having no issues either. http://www.maggiespureland.com/
I'm intrigued by these but can't find info on how they work in a high efficiency FL machine.
Originally Posted by calebsmama03
I'm intrigued by these but can't find info on how they work in a high efficiency FL machine.
I have used them at the laundromat with a high efficiency FL and they work great. They are very low sudsing so they will not cause any problems that way. You just toss them in(in the bag of course) witht he clothes and take them out when you put the clothes in the dryer.
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