Is it ok to use in my laundry? Would it kill dust mites? Disinfect but without demaging clothes? How much should I use per laundry load? Thanks
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I would think that Oxine is like using bleach, so you may have to call the manufacturer on it's use in laundry. I am sure it would be fine for white clothes, but I wouldn't know how much to use since the water levels vary from machine to machine. We use 1/4 cup per gal when we make it for a spray for our chicken coops, seems that it might be too pricey to use as a laundry additive, in my opinion.
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this is a triple strength bleach derivative meant to be mixed with citric acid crystals to activate, and is very much a commercial chemical once properly mixed. I would advise against putting this in your washing machine but yes i believe it would kill dust mites. I use it to disinfect my chicken coups and kill red bugs( spider mites) for which it works well
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Oxine is natural chlorine activated by the crystals you buy to use with it. Any laundering kills dust mites. Oxine will disinfect but it might bleach clothes. I'd use only a few ounces per load. The reason I use Oxine AH, though, is that it is safe for the pets and environment. You can use chlorine too in laundry the same.
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I use it in my He washer. I only put in half (purely arbitrary) of the recommended amount however. My daughter washed a load of whites when visiting a month ago and raved about how white one of her normally dull items became. I'm sold on the stuff.
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I looked at their website and there are laundry-use instructions, as well as other kinds of uses.Good luck.
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Hi Angela, I think the amount to use is a personal preference. I add 1 cup of Glamour Wash to 3 cups of liquid detergent. That gives your clothes a nice scent without being overbearing. My sister uses it straight when washing her towels and whites. I think she uses about 1/2 cup.
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No don't use it in your laundry soap. I've tried everything and oils make spots on your clothes and don't contribute to the smell that much. Message me back if you want more advice. I have been doing laundry soap for years and I have a great recipe.
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I have never cleaned my machine prior to using it and I don't have a problem. It still has to be better than using those yucky regular detergents on your clothes. My understanding is that the pre-cleaning is just to get rid of any residue left from regular detergent.
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I use very little synthetics, but my undergarments are and they come out static free. I will tell you this, if you leave your load in the dryer and then run it again to remove wrinkles, you will get some static. The way to prevent that would be to dampen a washcloth and throw it in the dryer with the load (if you need to run it again to remove wrinkles). I like this product because it is completely natural and chemical free and with a decent size load, I don't notice hearing them thump in the dryer. Hope this helps!
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I put a drop or two on 3 - 4 balls and it is perfect for me. If you want to really smell your clothes you might want to put a drop on each ball. I use all 6 balls in the dryer. I love the scent - it is super light. You can adjust depending on how much of a load you do. Do not over load your dryer with clothes. You need the space for the clothes to tumble and the balls to do their job. My son had over packed the washer once and the dryer of course, was over packed; which made the clothes not dry in the normal amount of time and the balls had no room to move around. I did not like the scratchy clothes. A teachable moment! I put a drop or two on 3 - 4 balls and it is perfect for me. If you want to really smell your clothes you might want to put a drop on each ball. I use all 6 balls in the dryer. I love the scent - it is super light. You can adjust depending on how much of a load you do. Do not over load your dryer with clothes. You need the space for the clothes to tumble and the balls to do their job. My son had over packed the washer once and the dryer of course, was over packed; which made the clothes not dry in the normal amount of time and the balls had no room to move around. I did not like the... » Read More I put a drop or two on 3 - 4 balls and it is perfect for me. If you want to really smell your clothes you might want to put a drop on each ball. I use all 6 balls in the dryer. I love the scent - it is super light. You can adjust depending on how much of a load you do. Do not over load your dryer with clothes. You need the space for the clothes to tumble and the balls to do their job. My son had over packed the washer once and the dryer of course, was over packed; which made the clothes not dry in the normal amount of time and the balls had no room to move around. I did not like the scratchy clothes. A teachable moment! « Show Less
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This does fine for general laundry, but is a bit too expensive for general laundry use. For grass, Era is best. For blood, Oxyclean. My new favorite for cloth diapers and laundry is biokleen sport laundry liquid lavender & eucalyptus scent. $11 for 128 loads. Found at Whole Foods
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Well, I have not used them in front loading washers, however, they do recommend it on the pamphlet. I will not buy any other detergent as long as I have my soap nuts. They are gentle on the clothes, and my load is always completely clean. They are truly amazing. I will try them shortly in a front loading machine when I show my daughter all about them and show her how well they work and how they are great for sensitive skin too.
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I do believe that you can use this on cloths. I would use this as a pre treater, so spray directly on the spots, and I would give it a good ten minutes before putting in the washer. If it's a large amount of clothes, use as I said, then I would add about a half cup full to the load also. Hope this helps !!
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I would not spray this directly on to clothes. They do make a bed bug product similar to laundry detergent you add to the wash. There is a strong cinnamon smell to the spray which doesn't bother me but I would suggest spraying your bed a few hours before going to sleep if it bothers you. It is also recommended to used demassicated (sp) earth to help rid of them. That isn't toxic (I've read of people who drink it) but it is messy to put down so wear a mask.
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There is no good answer for public washing machines. This is more of a "laundry" type product, which, in order to not be "washed out" by the detergent itself, can only then go in the rinse cycle. If I had allergies and were truly concerned I'd wash clothes once on hot water cycle, rinse cold w/o the product. Then, you know the clothes are clean and rinsed. Then do a second wash on HOT and during the wash cycle use this product in place of the soap, with regular rinse. This is what I do at home when I know there may be any issue from filthy clothes from sports, gardening, etc... It is worth it if you are fearing cross-contamination. Better yet, get a small unit for your apartment, they have those that can even run off a sink.
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I use this (and only this) as my laundry detergent, I add baking soda as a booster. It's GREAT if you have sensitive skin (my grandsons do). It will not foam up like regular detergents do (don't add extra). if your laundry load is less than a full load, cut back on the washing soda. It doesn't leave any residue in your clothes like regular laundry detergent does.Hope this helps. I have been using this and only this for the past 4 years. No complaints!!!!!
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I've been told you don't need fabric softener. I've done about 6 loads so far with the soap nuts (but that's only 1 time per garment so I don't have a long time reference) and I also use wool balls in the dryer instead of fabric softener & I did leave them in. Confused yet??? The short answer is I didn't use commercial fabric softener & mine came out fine!
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This one seemed to be more effective for cat urine. I am not sure about mildew or laundry. The general might be more appropriate for those uses.
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Since it is a lye based solution, do a test spot. I don't believe it will harm a laundry tub,but test! It is an excellent product for removing burnt build up on the outside of pots/oven racks. But brush it on with a chemical resistant brush, by all means, wear rubber gloves for using a chemical (it will eat up regular latex/household gloves) and don't inhale the fumes!. I usually let it sit for a few minutes, than use a wire brush under running water. It really works, just don't get it on skin either.