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8 Replies Last post: Sep 17, 2007 1:19 PM by Craig Zurcher  
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Craig Zurcher
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Sep 13, 2007 8:43 PM

Effective detergents

What have you found to be a good detergent for washing your technical clothing? I don't want to buy anything specialized, i.e. I want to just be able to get something at WalMart, Target or a grocery store. I've recently started using Wisk which seems to leave my clothes fresher than Tide.

I'm curious to know what other "normal" detergents people find effective.

Thanks,
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slow_n_steady
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1. Sep 13, 2007 10:17 PM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Tide Free Liquid, hang to dry.
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2. Sep 14, 2007 4:49 AM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
I have found that most of them work fine, don't use any fabric softener, I've used Tide, now Purex. I add a little white vinegar and sometimes baking soda to mine. I also use the vinegar in the little downy ball and don't use any fabric softener at all anymore. It works great.
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3. Sep 14, 2007 6:10 AM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Arm and Hammer Pure and Free. Sometimes I add a bit of 1000 mule team.
Do not use softeners and hang to dry.
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4. Sep 14, 2007 6:19 AM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Whatever is on sale. No need to overthink it.
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5. Sep 14, 2007 1:12 PM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Arm and Hammer essentials from Walmart. Add a couple of teaspoons of baking soda for fresher smell.

I read somewhere it's the animal fat used in liquid soaps that gets trapped in the fine pores of technical clothes that smells. So any soap without animal fats should be good.
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6. Sep 14, 2007 4:16 PM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
I only used powdered detergents for technical clothing. Some of my more expensive pieces state on the care label to wash with powdered detergent. Apparently, liquid detergent can clog the pores as it were and wreck the breathability and wicking properties of some fabrics.
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7. Sep 15, 2007 7:30 AM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Arm & Hammer worked for me, I had a shirt that smelled so bad my eyes burned, I washed it in that and can wear it again.
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Craig Zurcher
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8. Sep 17, 2007 1:19 PM in response to: Craig Zurcher
Re: Effective detergents
Thanks, all. I think I'll try adding baking soda and/or vinegar to the current stuff and then try Arm and Hammer next time as three of you recommended it.

Craig
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