Detergent for washing fabric and quilts
 

Just curious to see what detergent others use when washing their fabrics or quilts. I use Woolite on gentle cycle (no fabric softener in the wash) then a bouce free dryer sheet (to avoid static) when I wash mine. :)

I paid a lot of money and bought some fancy "quilt" detergent that was suppose to be very mild. I used it once. I have a whole container of it left. I use my Tide and it works just fine. I don't put much in the wash, just a couple of tablespoons. All my quilts have come out fine. I think the fancy one has turned into one big blob inside the bottle. It's just fabric, so I decided to go the easy way. I know the people that get my quilts will wash them with laundry soap anyway.

I am with you on this issue , I throw mine in the wash with Tide as well. I do reduce the quanitity of detergent.

My usual Cheer.

If it's a gift for someone or a charity quilt, I use Tide Free. Otherwise, regular Tide or Gain.

I don't alter my detergent for quilts or pre-washing fabric. I use Arm & Hammer.

I might alter the amount I use ... just not the brand.

I use Tide, Dreft or Shaklee Laundry Detergent. I avoid anything that says "bleach"

I use tepid or cool water for washing a finished quilt - and try to go easy on the agitation - I feel that's what is really hard on a quilt - and dry on Permanent Press in the dryer until barely dry.

All Free I am allergic to fabric softner, dryer sheets and many scented laundry detergents. My son's dermatolagist recommended All Free. When I donate or gift quilts I also use All Free. Normal cycle warm and dry on medium heat.

I pre-wash my fabrics the same as if I were doing any other laundry, minus the fabric softner. I wash my quilts and quilts that I am going to gift the same way that the reciever is going to wash them. Warm water, Tide, Downy and put them in the dryer on medium.

Wash it with my regular wash.