(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best laundry supplies

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

I like the reusable dryer balls! They work great and look really cute. You kind find them here. I also saw these on Shark Tank and I have heard they work wonderfully! They are both great when you consider how many loads of laundry the average family does each year.

Thanks for thinking of this; I know we all love to help the planet when we can! : )

• There is absolutely nothing wrong with going back and forth. Any amount of cloth diapering you can do will be beneficial - so dont sweat it. I used disposables for the first 5 weeks (until he was big enough for the BG's to fit well, and until his stump fell off). You are not a bad person for using disposables temporarily.
  
  
• I currently use 4.0's and love them. They are easy to take care of, and I very rarely have a problem with leakage. Breastmilk poops were almost always contained well, whereas when I was using disposables, almost every single time he pooped it was up his back. edited to add I currently have about 40 of the 4.0's but I have WAAAAAY more than is necessary. I had more than enough at 24 or so, I am just lazy and like to wash every three days instead of every one or two (my kid is like a freakin water fountain - we are ALWAYS changing wet diapers so I got more than was really necessary..)
  
  
• My wash routine is this: one long (normal) cycle, cold water, heavy cleaning, extra rinse, extra water. Then one short cycle on hot (NOT sanitize - just hot) heavy cleaning, extra water, extra rinse and I use Tide Original Powder (although I'm thinking about switching - I'm starting to get a smell that I can't get rid of..) If you breasfeed, you dont have to spray off the poops until you start solids because the poop is water soluble until then. If you use formula or are on solids, you have to spray/dunk/whatever to get the poop off before they go in the washer. I just recently switched to formula (booo... :( ) and was worried that spraying them off would be a huge PITA, but its really not at all. Super easy and takes about 30 seconds. Totally easy.
  
  
• I have heard good things about Soap Nuts, Nellies, Charlies, BumGenius brand, and Rockin Green. I dont have experience with any of those but I have read good reviews and bad for all of them. You would have to figure out what would work for you and your family.
  
  
• I have tried All Free and Clear and was not happy with how it left the diapers (had major buildup/stains/smells out the wazoo) after using that for a month. Also tried Soap Nuts and I am neutral on them. The clothes were clean, but it irritated me to no end to try to find that stinkin drawstring bag in the load of wet diapers so I wouldn't throw it in the dryer. And I'm now using Tide Original Powder but I'm starting to get a little smell. Although Tide has worked the best so far. I think I just need to strip my diapers again.
  
  Cloth diapering is SO much easier than I originally thought. Just keep in mind that EVERYTHING is negotiable. There is no one set way of doing things that will work for everyone. It really is a lot of trial and error.

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).

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.

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 do two things to help my sheets dry:

1. I check on them at least once to see if they are tangled and I rearrange them
   
2. I use wool dryer balls like these
   
   They help the hot air circulate. Plus they are cute.
   To help with the smells, I add 1 cup of white vinegar to all loads. It will remove odors and make your sheets fluffy. I also only use about 1/3 the soap when I wash with vinegar.
   
   Hope that helps!

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).

1. Go carry-on only and do laundry on the go. Don't try to bring fresh clothes for every day you're there. Bring 3-4 days of stuff tops. Check out Travel Tide Pods and a Scrubba. Don't bring 2 when 1 will do. Don't bring 1 when 0 will do. You need less than you think.
   
2. Don't worry too much about "travel" clothes; regular clothes are fine and won't make you look like a tourist. Get clothes you can mix and match.
   
3. Game every system you can for points, miles, whatever. I like Amex Starwood Preferred Guest and Chase Sapphire Preferred with a Schwab checking account. None have foreign transaction fees, the credit cards are good for accruing miles, and the Schwab card withdrawals at worldwide ATMs for free.
   
4. Lonely Planet guidebooks are your friend. Use a Kindle or just rip out the pages you need. It's okay. You can destroy a book.
   
5. Do not, under any circumstances, fly Spirit Airlines.
   
6. In the developing world, obviously, don't drink the water but do bring a water purifier. There are lots of options. REI is surprisingly good for that kind of travel gear.
   
7. Have a backup plan if your wallet is stolen. Somewhere, stored separately from your wallet, have a second ATM card at another bank, a credit card at another bank, and a photo of your ID or whatever. Losing your wallet abroad can be one of the worst things ever, but it's not so bad if you have a backup wallet with other cards ready to use.
   
8. Check out Project Fi.
   
9. Most of all, be friendly. Know you're a guest in the country you visit and respect local customs, even ones you disagree with. As Rick Steves (patron saint of travel) says, smile with your eyes.
   
   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.

Downy Unstoppables are AMAZING.

http://www.amazon.com/Downy-Unstopables-Fresh-Scent-Booster/dp/B0052456US

You add them to the drum with the clothes, and it leaves them smelling like... well, like fresh laundry. There are a few different scents, but my husband always notices when I use them. He'll climb into bed and just know that the sheets are clean.

Bonus tip: You can dissolve them in a bit of water in a spray bottle and spray the sheets and pillow to freshen them up (like Febreeze).

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.

Hey! I really recommend this powder:

https://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Friendly-Laundry-Powder/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=dp_ob_title_hpc?th=1

The nice thing about it is that it can come along the ride with you on a carryon luggage -- I haven't had any problems with airport security with it, at least. I don't have sensitive skin, though. Amazon lists it as at least being sensitive skin friendly, though?

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. =)

Guess that depends on the mousepad and use case; definitely not true as a blanket statement though by any means.

The Steelseries cloth QCK line (all different shapes, sizes, etc) are a great example of pads very highly trusted by FPS gamers.

Cloth isn't much harder to clean with the proper tools. Those cheap reusable lint removers (usually with the red material on them; not the type with the removable tape) work absolute wonders for dust/etc for cloth pads.

Edit: This is what I was talking about:

Evercare Magik Brush (Double Sided Lint Pic-Up Brush for Pet Lint & Dust ) - ( Black Handle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YSCWBD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PgiOAbPY2DJDG

I've tried most everything and prefer the Forever New products -- they really are the best! They are available in liquid and powder forms, and also have a fragrance-free/hypoallergenic option. Examples:

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-New-Variance-50018-Granular/dp/B003YU65LQ

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-New-Liquid-Ovacion-16/dp/B000O3E964

I just fill a basin with cool water, add the detergent, swish the bras, and let them chill out for a while. Definitely gets the dirt out.

I never felt like Dr Bronners gets laundry clean, and cleansers like Euculan contain lanolin, so are best suited for wool (not synthetics).

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.

The musty smell almost always comes from the foam padding on the inside of the metal shell. The padding is thin and is glued on, and to remove it/de-odorize it you'll have to take the shell off. You can remove it with a any thing thin and flat, such as a paint scraper, razor blade, or something similar, then spray the metal shell parts with a deodorizer. I've used a variety of deodorizers, but this one has worked well for me.

If you don't want to remove it you can try to deodorize the padding itself, though this doesn't always work. Also, if you want to replace the foam padding, you can. A simple hobby foam from a craft store and a hot glue gun is the simplest way, while flashing tape can provide added noise and vibration reducing benefits superior to the original foam.

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!

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.

I have the Conair Defuzzer/Shaver. It's worked pretty well for me so far, but my biggest complaint is that the lint receptacle is so narrow, that the lint rarely filters into it, instead backing up and clogging the blades. It's easy enough to clear, but it's annoying if you're doing more than a couple sweaters at a time.

Thanks for asking about this though! I'm curious to see what others are using (brand, battery vs corded, etc).

I don't own this so I can't personally attest to its performance, but I have been meaning to buy one for myself after seeing a few other ZWers raving about how much they love it and how good it is at getting cat and dog fur off their clothes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KIUX30G/?coliid=I11OUHCZWLFUA0&colid=2G3ITWQH0T67X&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

There's no reason not to hand wash your bras. None. (Unless you have no arms. But then you should make the person who helps you put your bra on hand wash them.)

We have a small basket next to my wife's dresser (a simple cotton lined, wicker basket) for delicates. She tosses the bras in there and then, every morning when I take a shower, I toss a bra or two into the sink along with some cold water and a few drops of Forever New: Liquid Ovacion. I agitate them gently, make sure to take a few seconds to massage the area of the band and cup that sits in the armpit, and then I leave them sit there while I shower.

When I get out of the shower, I drain the sink, fill it back up with cold water, swish them around for a few second, drain it, and then hang the bras in the shower to drip dry. By the time she gets home from work that night, they're all dry, and she puts them away in her lingerie drawers.

Bam! The whole process takes like 3 minutes every other day. The bras (as well as panties, hose, etc.) stay looking new, and the Ovacion soap even helps preserver/restore the elastic. It's so easy.

I dont have a link but I can give you my basic recipe!

3-4 Soap Nuts
1/3 bar of grated Dr. Bronners soap (any scent)
3 tbsp vinegar

Heat it on the stove with about 1.5- 2 gallons of water, strain the soap nuts, and then let it cool to about room temp before you transfer it to the container of your choice! If it will be pretty thick but if it is too thick to use just add some warm water and shake. You can use it exactly the same as any other liquid detergent and you can also add a few drops of essential oils for extra awesome smells!

Also, I would highly suggest making felted yarn balls for drying instead of dryer sheets. They will last almost forever and you will never need to buy sheets again!

Link for soap nuts

Darn Tough Socks have become the go-to brand for good merino wool socks (and they are great), but Smartwool socks have been doing me right for many years. And Thorlos, Fox River, REI brand: I personally prefer mid-to-heavyweight merino wool blend crew length hiking socks above all other socks and will take them in any brand so long as they are a size small. I've finally thrown out every sock that isn't actually sized properly to my small feet and I'll never go back!

Sweater shaver or fabric depiller This is the Gleener set - it's manual and comes with the 3 different heads for depilling different fabrics. I own a couple of electric depillers: one is Brookstone and the other is Conair. Both work ok but not great and both eat batteries like crazy. They also just take longer than using the Gleener. However, for whatever reason it is more fun to use the electric kind.

Magnetic Hematite Wraparound Necklace I bought similar ones a few years ago as stocking stuffers because I thought they seemed fun, like an alternative to cuff bracelets. What I did not consider was that they can be put on and taken off by people who have trouble with clasps or who have arthritis, and a couple of months ago some older ladies in my family asked me to get them some, too. TBH, I was a little concerned about them wrapping them too tightly and causing circulation problems, and I walked them through how to put them on carefully. They went BANANAS for these things.

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

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also,if you need are hungry( just in case)
https://www.amazon.com/Hirts-Everbearing-Strawberry-Plants-Bareroot/dp/B000P3K8G8
and
https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG
remember to stir it well.

If you still need help, there are cleaners specifically made for pen inks. I work at a laundromat and we have this stuff that comes in a bottle similar to this. I can't tell if that is the same brand, but it looks very similar and, if it's anything like the kind we use, it will clean all the ink without harming the beanie in anyway.

Soap Nuts!

Yeah, Mr. White! Yeah, science!

I'm heading off to watch a few episodes of the third season soon. How are you liking it so far? Don't worry, I will keep all spoils at bay.

There will probably be a lot of different suggestions. I've always soaked my first gi in vinegar overnight (it supposedly keeps the color from fading, who know if its true but it doesn't hurt), then run it through a wash cycle in cold and hang dry.

As a lot of others have mentioned on Reddit, Charlie's Soap is fantastic and affordable for getting bad smells out of gis. It's non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and most importantly, has gotten even my oldest gis (close to 4 years old) smelling clean.

Here's a Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Laundry-Powder-2-64/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=zg_bs_15342921_2

There are various ways to "shave" pills off of a sweater, from budget solutions like an actual razor to products made just for that, like a Gleener (which is about $20, so might be worth getting if you think you'll be using one a lot). Sometimes once you do that first pass to remove pills, it's not really a problem afterwards.

I know for wool that yarn that's loosely spun tends to pill more (but feels softer) and knitting it at a tighter gauge can help reduce pilling, but I'm not sure if the same is true for acrylic.

There are a few things that might be the culprit. I see you mentioned deodorant, and that's a good first place to check -- deodorant is designed to trap odors, and if it doesn't fully wash out of your clothes, it can essentially hold your bo on your shirts.

To treat this, I like the other suggestion of white vinegar. It will lower the PH of the water to help remove the deodorant . One thing to try with the really smelly clothes is to let them soak in the washer with the vinegar for 15 mins to an hour.(Turn the washer on, allow the tub to fill, add the vinegar, allow it to agitate for a little while, then turn the washer off for 15 minutes or more. If you have a front-loading washer, soak them in a bucket or bathtub instead.) Other than vinegar, other things to try: Oxygen Bleach (see below; oxygen bleach can even be soaked overnight), baking soda (3/4 cup), and hydrogen peroxide diluted to 3% (1/2 cup).

You might also try stepping up your laundry detergent to something like Charlie's Soap or Nellie's Laundry Soda. They are better than tide etc for removing oils and bacteria that cause odor. You can also try a good Oxygen Bleach like Charlie's Soap Oxygen Bleach (which is safe for colors and whites, and can remove odors).

Follow the directions regarding quantity of detergent. Sometimes people think: my clothes smell extra bad, so I'm going to use double the detergent to get them extra clean. This is a mistake; it'll only lead to your clothes being super-saturated with soap that doesn't wash away, and that can turn or trap odors as well (and your clothes will wear out faster as well).

Finally, if you're using fabric softener, stop; the fabric softener (like deodorant) can trap odors.

Yes, in fact its needed to remove the dirt.

Any detergent is fine.

I prefer Charlie's Soap because its fucking awesome (and costs less, and its better for the environment) and it doesn't have any perfumes in it, but you can use any detergent you like.

http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Laundry-Powder-2-64/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427336620&sr=8-1&keywords=charlie%27s+soap

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Woo free money!

Link.

http://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1318032514&sr=8-7

It can be! Just splash a bit of bleach here and there, and hope you have a station wagon! (Or a bit of creative thinking!)

Buy some Odoban (http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY)- I love this stuff. They have it at Walmart in the laundry aisle. I work at a laundromat and we use it to get rid of every smell you can imagine. Just spray it everywhere, (ceilings, floors, counters) and then wipe it down if you want. You could also probably just let it dry. It smells kind of funny but it will go away and hopefully take the stuff with it.

Have you tried bleach or something like Oxyclean in the laundry? Or, go super old school with bluing

GIRL GET THE DANG SHOES! They're so awesome and you really deserve them. I too spend half a day deciding whether or not I should buy something. But shoes are different! You always need new shoes and you deserve to treat yo self! And those shoes look like they go with everything!

She can GET IT

If I win

I found that a lint brush can work better than a sticky lint rollers. It has this fish-scale-like structure that grabs onto hair and you clean it just by rubbing it the opposite direction. I do this just with my fingers but you can use a cloth or comb to clean it out too.

Here's one model, but I've also seen them at dollar stores.

Don't worry, the wool ones also come in Penguin and Sheep!

ACT NOW AND WE'LL THROW IN SOME COMPLIMENTARY DRAGON BALLS!

i have this one from conair and it's never given me holes or died! it's amazing. i've literally sat there and shaved the whole bed sheet because it is very therapeutic and calming to listen to it eat giant things of lint lol.

Dryer balls are AMAZING. They help dry clothes so much better and they're chemical-free! Dryer sheets are full of nasty stuff and I'm so glad I've found a more eco-friendly and health-friendly solution.

Amodex: https://www.amazon.com/Amodex-Ink-Stain-Remover-Ounce/dp/B003NS0EWK

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I used this and removed ink from my messenger bag.

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Good luck!

I've seen people on here recommend colour catcher products as well. Like this : https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8

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.

You can buy special wool balls for your dryer to help dry things out. They'd probably last a lot longer than tennis balls.

Edit: Here's an amazon link to some

Puracy stain remover! It’s a miracle worker! I buy it on amazon.


[Puracy stain remover ]


(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WU6NTK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_X.joDbPMYK6PD)

> tips on how to get pigmented ink out of clothes?

Try Amodex, it's worked for everything I've stained so far.

 

> the bottom of the barrel (the part with the threads) is connected to the barrel only by the 6 white posts that go around the ink window, which are also barely half the thickness of the barrel. The clear plastic that makes up the ink window didn't contribute to the structural integrity of that part of the barrel and split cleanly from the white plastic while the little columns snapped.

I thought the guy who runs Gama was being over-zealous when he said the Gama Sneaky ink window was actually full-length of the barrel to avoid it breaking at the apparent seam with the ebonite. Now I'm glad he did the extra work to make it structurally sound.

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

I haven’t used it on my gostwyck t-shirt but there was another thread asking a similar question. Someone recommended this stuff. To my surprised it actually removed the deodorant from multiple shirts. It worked for me... probably worth trying.

Honestly I would keep scrubbing with a cleaner and washing - I used Puracy and it worked well enough for me when I encountered this issue. I ended up also switching to a spray deodorant a few years back and have not had any issues since (used to use a white colored deodorant stick).

I buy them in bulk on Amazon. 72 sheets for like $11. I'd buy them even if they were full price. They make such a huge difference!

https://www.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

You'll find various debates about it, but in the end washing vs not washing is a matter of personal opinion. For clothing I prewash, but for quilting I don't. I'd keep going without prewashing to keep everything consistent, and don't wash it before quilting or you'll have fraying all over the place. Once you wash the finished quilt it will crinkle more than if you had prewashed, but it's not necessarily a bad effect.

Definitely use colour catchers when you wash your quilt to prevent dye runs.

Does your dorm have a semi-private bathroom or is it a whole floor restroom? If you have a semi-private one, then it should be easy enough. Get a salad spinner/tosser (I have one from IKEA), fill it up with cold water, stick the dress in there and use a light laundry detergent (I use this one since it is meant for hand washing), spin the salad spinner a few times, let is soak for a few minutes, spin it a few more times, then dump out the water and wring out some of the excessive water from the dress.

I hang dry a lot of clothing so you can either put it over the shower door (if there is one), hang it on a hanger (there are special ones specifically for hang drying), or get a special drying rack (there are ones meant for lying down the item, called sweater racks, or a collapsible one that you can hang several items at once; both are inexpensive).

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

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.

The Conair Fabric Defuzzer! I use it all the time and it's been awesome.

This is why I carry a small spray bottle of Oboban in my driver side door. I spray before and after every pax. Smells great too!

If you want to be sure whether any clothing is "bleeding" in your wash, you can use color sheets like these https://smile.amazon.com/Shout-Color-Catcher-Trapping-Sheets-Count/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

In terms of laundering, consider using dryer sheets. Ultimately you'll need a lint remover for spot cleaning. I have an italian mastiff and a white cat. The mastiff's hair weaves into fabric and I've had success with the dryer sheets. Try this too: https://www.amazon.com/Evercare-Magik-Brush-Double-Pic-Up/dp/B071YSCWBD/ref=pd_cp_121_1?pd_rd_w=2qDP9&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=ZFE3W6PR0M5FWPBA0QH6&pd_rd_r=2051a632-7453-11e9-8ad6-676656a66066&pd_rd_wg=0gbf7&pd_rd_i=B071YSCWBD&psc=1&refRID=ZFE3W6PR0M5FWPBA0QH6

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.

Also, they, umm, live in the woods? And, like a lot of creatures, probably like rolling around in the dirt?

BTW, re blanket, mine has been pilling (I find all cashmere, no matter what quality, does)-- I've found this tool better than anything ever for depilling sweaters (and now blankets, etc)

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

I wash mine immediately after practice (I live 1 mile from my gym, so maybe 15-20 minutes of after class chatting/getting changed/driving home). I use Charlie's Soap and hang dry everything when it's done. That tends to keep everything odor free. If something does start to smell, I'll wash it then while it's still wet I spray on some Clear Gear and hang dry.

not sure, I use this one that a friend recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Laundry-Detergent-Regular-Washers/dp/B0019D546C

Check this out. My roommate got me hooked on using it and now all of my clothes smell fantastic.

Recommended on another post, this stuff should last you awhile. Comes with the spray bottle already mixed and a jug of concentrate. Been using it for a month now and I quite like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Woolite Darks also helps keep black clothes dark.
https://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/dp/B0019D546C

Worth every cent.

Giants fans, here's a deal on a 6 pack of bleach for you, and 5 of your fellow Giants fans.

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

Enjoy!

Odoban - A lot of martial artist use it for the smelly gis and gym bags. The stuff works better than febreeze.

http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344127501&sr=8-1&keywords=odoban

I didn't search hard enough to find the single bottle. They sell it at walmart for less than $5.

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.

All my goth friends swear by this stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Woolite-Darks-Laundry-Detergent-Ounce/product-reviews/B0019D546C

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

Lol

Amodex

That stuff is seriously amazing. Got stains out after the dry cleaners failed to get them clean and set the stain.

When you do your laundry, use these: https://www.amazon.com/Downy-Unstopables-Fresh-Scent-Booster/dp/B0052456US


They work tremendously well.

I use to clean carpets for a company and nothing works better than this, u can put it on basically everything and it sanitizes
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g.e1xbC3W3Q3S

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.

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.

It's not actually a fabric softener, it's a dye-trapping sheet that goes in the wash when you put in the clothes/fabric and most of the free dyes that come off get trapped in the sheet instead of on other clothing/fabric. They were recommended to me at a quilting store, and we've been using them for years now for new clothes and fabric. I've found them from time to time at Walmarts, but more reliably, you can find them on Amazon.

I got you fam https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483731978&sr=8-3&keywords=clorox+bleach+bulk

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

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

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

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.

You can buy some bleach here: https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

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/

Bluing

https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Stewarts-Concentrated-Liquid-Bluing/dp/B009M7ESPA/

https://www.amazon.com/Amodex-Ink-Stain-Remover-Ounce/dp/B003NS0EWK

Have a drink, master troll

https://www.amazon.com/Tide-Travel-Sink-Packets-3-Count/dp/B000GCS004

this is what we took!

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Regular-Liquid-Bleach-Bottle/dp/B0036B8UGG

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Regular-Liquid-Bleach-Bottle/dp/B0036B8UGG

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Liquid-Regular-96-Fluid-Bottles/dp/B0036B8UGG

I haven't tried it yet, but there's a detergent specifically for this purpose: Woolite Darks.

Many folks say these work: Shout Color Catcher Dye Trapping Sheets, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B0ADMP8/

Amazon link

odoban - http://www.amazon.com/OdoBan-Odor-Eliminator-Gallon-Concentrate/dp/B000ZOQ9HY

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019D546C

Not a quote

By the way on a completely unrelated note . Get your bleach here

Liiiiiiink!

Buy this and chug it down. Be sure to report yourself before drinking it.

Edit: OP's been spamming threads asking whether or not he should purchase that hack for $5. Please ban him. :)

No problem! Those sheets are a lifesaver especially when you see how dark the sheet comes out in the wash and none of the dye is on your washer nor the other clothes.

I have heard that liquid bluing works wonders. Ironic, I know.

EDIT: Never tried this myself.

You might want to [try this on it: OdoBan Ready-to-Use 32 oz Spray Bottle and 1 Gal Concentrate, Eucalyptus Scent - Odor Eliminator, Disinfectant, Flood Fire Water Damage Restoration] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZOQ9HY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_h.eNBbB9G0G3V) - after you clean it of course!

That stuff is a lifesaver when it comes to mold and smelly random crap.

No matter what I'm doing I throw everything in at the same time and if it's new I'll throw one or two of
these in. You can get them at Walmart or target cheaper.

That is going to be really difficult, since it has gotten onto an absorbent material. About the only product I would consider possible would be Amodex.

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.

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.

Ever have a gi, rash guard or gym shirt that smells fine after a wash but smells like cat piss after you start sweating? I did and after being embarrassed I endeavored to find a way to fix it or throw it away. I was perplexed why, despite washing my gi after every roll, that they started to reek. The answer was simply that a cold wash with soap/detergent does not kill the bacteria present in your clothes. Do you want ring worm, staph or MRSA? Because that's how you get it! Maybe I'm just a particularly nasty bastard and you aren't, if so please ignore my post, but hopefully I am the best smelling person you might roll with.

Here are the fixes: OdoBan (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZOQ9HY), Lysol Laundry Sanitizer (www.amazon.com/Lysol-Laundry-Sanitizer-Additive-2X90oz/dp/B0759NL96S) and Tide Pods Odor Rescue (www.amazon.com/Tide-Febreze-Defense-Laundry-Booster/dp/B01MS9CX2L).

The cause of the smell is bacteria. All of the other tricks such as freezing your clothes, etc only mask that their are funky bacteria living in your clothes. These bacteria must be killed and without hot water wash and dry, soap alone can't do it and once they are deep in your clothes I've not had success removing them without the above products.

If your clothes don't stink and you want to keep it that way use the Lysol Additive in your fabric softener slot - you can do the same thing with Odoban, but I prefer the smell of the Lysol which I now use ever wash as a preventative measure.

If your gi already stinks, a few tablespoons of OdoBan mixed with water and soaked over night will get ride of most of the smells. The Tide Pods will also work the same way. You can add either to the wash cycle too, but there is generally not enough time for them to work without a soak. If the stink isn't deep seated, you can just toss the Tide Pods in with a normal wash cycle.