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Old 10-11-2011, 03:39 AM
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Whatever is on sale. They are basically all the same. Edie
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Old 10-11-2011, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
I have one son with eczema so I have always bought the "free" kind of detergents, usually tide.

DH, the coupon king of America, bought the Arm & Hammer kind (probably free) and now younger son broke out everywhere his freshly laundered shirt touched.
so, what works for you?

I'm afraid maybe the products have changed. we don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets either--just dryer balls.
ONLY TIDE FOR US ONE OF US HAS AN ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO THE OTHER STUFF LIKE GAIN,BOLD,CHEER.ECT ONLY TIDE WORKS FOR ALL OF US THE POWDER NOT THE LIQUID
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Powder and whatever is on sale.My husband does not like to pay for water. That's why we do not use liquid laundy soap.
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Well, since I live alone, and have no problems whatsoever, I make my own. For just a few $$$ I get a 5-gallon bucket of laundry soap.
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I use Tide liquid for most of the laundry and Tide powdered with bleach for the whites and my husband's work jeans. I find that the powder is stronger than the liquid (with bleach) I''ve tried both. My husband works in construction so this is a necessity.
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Old 10-11-2011, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltwoman
I have one son with eczema so I have always bought the "free" kind of detergents, usually tide.

DH, the coupon king of America, bought the Arm & Hammer kind (probably free) and now younger son broke out everywhere his freshly laundered shirt touched.
so, what works for you?

I'm afraid maybe the products have changed. we don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets either--just dryer balls.
Did you know that vinegar, in place of dryer balls, will break down the soap and soften clothes when used as fabric softener. I started using it and hubby didn't even notice. Our clothes have no scent, but they are still soft.
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Old 10-11-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tsnana2000
The scent is what gets me. I get a headache walking down the detergent aisle. I use all free and clear. I didn't know Downy had scent free fabric softener. Might have to try it.
See my earlier post about vinegar.
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Old 10-11-2011, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by libbiebean
Well, since I live alone, and have no problems whatsoever, I make my own. For just a few $$$ I get a 5-gallon bucket of laundry soap.
Can ya'll tell me how to make my own? It must be liquid since I have a front loader. Thanks!
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Old 10-11-2011, 04:20 AM
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My youngest son is an eczema ball if we do not follow a regiment. We use All Free liquid and can not use the Tide one. We all actually brake out from Tide. If you have a front loader washing machine besure to use the HE type made for front loaders as the other one might not rinse out as well. You can also add some plain white vinegar in the fabric softner slot. It will help wash out the last of the soap residue. I also think the liquid washes out better then powder.

Besure to check the fiber content of your son's clothing and sheets. Mine can only wear 100 percent cotton.

I hope you find out what is causing it.
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My son had allergies when he was a baby. I started using Amway SA8 and am still using it 32 years later. A little goes a long way.
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