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Old 12-19-2011, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
I use Orvus paste which is a concentrate. I happen to go to a Feed and Grain store (birdseed) and they ordered a 7 pound container for me. 10 years later, I'm still using it, but I will have to order some soon. It's about $26 and can be ordered through janitor supply companies, veterinary companies, feed stores and the like. Typically used as a horse shampoo, it's very gentle and often recommended for quilts and fine needlework as it doesn't have the additives common in most detergents. For my water, I use between 1/8 and 1/4 cup per wash - either one large quilt or 2 smaller quilts (or one quilt and other stuff). You can also use Woolite - it does not contain bleach of any kind. In either case, I use cold, not warm or hot, to wash quilts.
Haven't heard of this product before, but will check at our local Tractor Supply store to see if they carry it. A friend of mine, who is a long-time quilter, also told me of a product called Mane and Tail. It can be purchased at WalMart - I think in the shampoo area. She also said that it was very gentle. I haven't used it yet - keep forgetting to check on it when in WalMart.
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