laundry detergent

[sweetpeasmom2008]

I was wondering how many of you use perfume free soaps on your pets items like blankets, beds ect? I thought maybe I would buy some all free or something like that just because it seems EB have so many skin problems and they lay with their blankets and on their beds so much I thought maybe that would cut down on any allergies and rashes what ya think?

 

[sheshistory]

I'm dealing with some major skin problems with my two bullies and I've tried All Free (no dyes or perfumes) and Bounce Free dryer sheets and it didn't make a difference but every bully is different so it might be worth a try since, like you say, they have such sensitive systems!

 

[bullmama]

Agree with [MENTION=860]sheshistory[/MENTION] I have used both and no difference, but I still use the free stuff most if the time. It is certainly a better option in case there is a perfume or dye sensitivity.


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[sweetpeasmom2008]

ok then I wont worry about it tell I see some problems. Thanks!

 

[RescueMe]

I actually started making my own detergent and Lolas skin issues seem to be resolving

 

[sweetpeasmom2008]

how do you make it?:whatsthat?:

 

[cowsmom]

i use seventh generation line of products in kroger. they are natural and free of everything. dont know if it makes a diff to sarah but it does to me to use all natural products as much as i can.

 

[izstigspunks]

I use the Kirkland free and clear from Costco on their towels, beddings and anything that'll touch their skin tremendously. I don't put any dryer sheets in the dryer either. With Stig we find that he'll get a couple of hives if our beddings are washed with regular detergent.

 

[Kassie]

would Dreft or All Free and Clear be about the same thing? Anything for sensitive skin...

 

[cowsmom]

[MENTION=4913]Kassie[/MENTION] i would think any free and clear brand would be the same. better than reg detergent i guess. i get mine in the organic section of kroger.

 

[sweetpeasmom2008]

I wonder if dreft would work I like that stuff?

 

[LariP]

Probably. I think Dreft is the "original" when it comes to gentle and less likely to cause reactions. That's why we have washed our baby stuff in it for generations.

 

[BruceP]

Detergent is not hard to make. We haven't made it but as I remember it is only 2-3 ingredients.

 

[Vicaroo1000]

Doing this exact thing was an important component of "going back to zero" when I was trying to figure out what these dogs were allergic to. Nothing passed their floppy lips without me knowing exactly what it was and where it came from. Everything I used or they touched was hypoallergenic as possible; including detergent and drier sheets. Soaps and perfumes turned out to NOT be their problem - but I could not have known that without an extended period of "nothingness" so I could slowly VERY SLOWLY add things to their diet/environment and see if there was a reaction.

 

[RescueMe]

Ingredients:

• 1-Bar of any kind of soap.- Ivory is great if you have sensitive skin but any bar soap will work. Fels Naptha laundry bar is also recommended but my market didn't have any in stock when I bought supplies.
• 1 cup Washing Soda
• 1/2 Borax
• 5 gallons of water

You'll need:

• 5 gallon bucket
• Plastic jugs with lids
• A long stirring utensil
• Measuring cups

Instructions:

1. Grate bar soap with fine cheese grater
2. Fill 5 gallon bucket with warm water
3. Remove a few cups of the water from the bucket and place in a pan with soap shavings. Heat on low setting and stir until soap is dissolved.
4. Mix measured Borax and Washing Soda in bucket of warm water until dissolved.
   
5. Take melted soap mixture from the stove and pour into bucket and stir well.
6. Place a lid on the bucket and allow to "cure" overnight.
7. The following day, stir well, and separate into jugs, filling them half full of detergent.
8. Fill each jug to the top with warm water. Recap and shake.

This product is prone to clump and gel so shake well before each use.
Use 5/8th of a cup of detergent per regular wash load of clothes.

Its really easy to use and cleans great.