Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned (Post 4794327)

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.

Originally Posted by Connie M. (Post 4794484)

I use Orvus paste too. I also got mine at a farm animal supply place years ago. It is good for removing stains too, if you rub a little into the spot. Good stuff. Some quilt stores sell it in little jars for big bucks.

Originally Posted by sandy l (Post 4794255)

I use Tide coldwater, (no scent) and Shout colorcatchers and dry in dryer.

Originally Posted by bigsister63 (Post 4793970)

Do a search on this topic. I use special quilt washing stuff that I think that I got a Joanns or my LQS but my LQS recommends stuff that is used by farmers to wash horses etc. You can buy it at a farm supply store by the gallon but it is very expensive and a gallon goes a long way. I will air dry my quilts to save wear and tear that the dryer does to the clothes.