WOW, I guess I am lucky. I never have had to wash my stash because it was so difficult to get it done and ironed. That was taking time away from quilting. Now I have to pay $2.25 a load and being cash poor, I couldn't afford it at this point in my life. So sorry that all of you have reactions to chemicals. There always seem to be nemesis stuff that we have to deal with in our daily life. I am suppose to cut down on my sodium. WOW, there sure is a lot in everyday food !! YIKES !!