Is this only for woolens? This is what I've gathered from the reviews. So this wouldn't be appropriate for a regular machine wash of clothes.
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Personally, I would find it a bit too expensive to use for a regular wash, but I don't see why you couldn't . I use it for anything delicate (not just woollens) . The first time I bought it, directly from kookaburra was to wash and try to soften up an old baby sheepskin. It was my daughter's and 30 years later I wanted to see if I could make it soft enough for her baby. It worked beautifully and I am on my second bottle now. I don't use it all that often, but love it.
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Kookaburra Wash can be used on other clothes and washables, but be aware that it contains lanolin. You may not want that on silks. Kookaburra does make a Delicate wash also. It contains Lavender and Tea Tree oils. That one is fine for most washables, I use it on delicate items in the washing machine. Both varieties have directions for use in washing machines or by hand. Rinsing is optional. I have used both products for many years, and highly recommend them! You only need a very small amount.Note: If you have a family member with nut allergies, this product is not for you! It contains nut oil. Kookaburra Wash can be used on other clothes and washables, but be aware that it contains lanolin. You may not want that on silks. Kookaburra does make a Delicate wash also. It contains Lavender and Tea Tree oils. That one is fine for most washables, I use it on delicate items in the washing machine. Both varieties have directions for use in washing machines or by hand. Rinsing is optional. I have used both products for many years, and highly recommend them! You only need a very small amount.Note: If you have a family member with nut allergies, this product is not for you! It... » Read More Kookaburra Wash can be used on other clothes and washables, but be aware that it contains lanolin. You may not want that on silks. Kookaburra does make a Delicate wash also. It contains Lavender and Tea Tree oils. That one is fine for most washables, I use it on delicate items in the washing machine. Both varieties have directions for use in washing machines or by hand. Rinsing is optional. I have used both products for many years, and highly recommend them! You only need a very small amount.Note: If you have a family member with nut allergies, this product is not for you! It contains nut oil. « Show Less
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I would say no. It is more for cleaning. You need to search for a clothing steamer.
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I would not recommend machine washing this item. I have only hand washed and hung flat to dry.
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I have machine washed mine several times using a gentle cycle and doing it separately. It seems to hold up fine, but I do not think that the manufacturer recommends machine washing. I have a front loader that is pretty gentle in gentle cycle and doesn't drown the clothing in excessive water. Of other note, it cleans up beautifully and I use it for auto-mechanics and other shop work all the time and it is a mess before cleaning ! So far no problems with the electrics after machine washing. Hope that helps.
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I have gotten it on my clothing but it came right out with regular washing. Wasn't a problem for me but I don't wear many dry-clean only fabrics so can't speak to those.
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I think if they become dirty you might be able to wash them, but I do not think their intended purpose is to provide fabric softening in a washer. They are balls of wool that bounce around in the dryer to keep the clothes separated. I'm not sure how useful they would be in a washer.
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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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Wanda, I use it for all my laundry and it works great. I think it is especially good on darks because it keeps them from fading, but it cleans everything. I would be more concerned with the colors from your print running when it's washed, but if it's been washed before that shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't wash it with other darks because they might bleed onto the white background. I always throw in a SHout Color Catcher with my laundry. If colors run, it catches the dyes before the get on they other clothes. It works with the Woolite detergent great. Janet
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Hey Scott, indeed this can be washed. It's 100% cotton yet was prewashed for shrinkage so it should not shrink much if at all. I would take it to a nearby dry cleaners who will have x-large capacity machines & you can ask them to wash it on the gentle cycle & spot clean if necessary. You can also ask them to dry it on low heat to control for shrinkage. I would Not take it to a laundromat -- take it to a professional dry cleaners. :) Have a great day!
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HiI dont' Wash the clothes in the wash machine,because they are so small,that It's so easy to wash with a hand soap .....for me ir works in perfection like this!
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Yes, it can be used for laundry. I've heard of it being used directly in the washer, but I make a detergent that works better than anything I've ever used-- 1 cup each baking soda and washing soda, mix in 1/2 cup castile soap then 1 cup vinegar. It takes a lot of stirring (I use my kitchenAid mixer), but it turns back into a powder. I use 1/4-1/3 cup per large load and, man, are my clothes clean! Even dirty, sweaty work clothes and baby diapers come out smelling clean (not clean "scented", but actually clean) and they are soft because the vinegar acts as a fabric softener. People have complimented me on the softness of my fleece and don't really believe me when I tell them why!
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Yes, I wash all my wool and cashmere sweaters in an HE front loader with this, and it works very well. However, the scent lasts longer if hand washing.
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I wash all of my personal clothes with this (socks, jeans, undies. Sorted of course.) Two tablespoons will do a great job on a medium sized, medium soiled load. You will love your socks when they come out of the dryer. Don't use softener. Use cool water.
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I have not had to clean it yet, normally i just shake it off well before stuff sacking it. However, I don't think i personally would trust putting this in the washing machine, and definitely not the dryer. I'd worry about something twisting up or catching on something. I would probably recommend hand washing and then hanging it to dry if you feel the need to fully wash it. Hope This is helpful.
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I would use it for hand washing. Though all you would need is a tiny bit. It's very concentrated. We love it. No odors from chemicals. Clothes smell fresh and soft
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I use my Woolzies all of the time. I'm not sure what an HE washer has to do with it, since the Woozie is used in the dryer.The package says to use 2-3 of the Woolzie balls at the same time, but I only use one at a time and it works great for us. Most of our clothing is natural fabrics like cotton, but some contain nylon. I'd highly recommend the Woolzies dryer balls. I only wish I'd learned about them earlier. What a savings now that we don't have to buy dryer sheets. If you want scent, you can add essential oils to the balls AFTER the clothes are dried and on a cooler setting for about 5-10 minutes. I use my Woolzies all of the time. I'm not sure what an HE washer has to do with it, since the Woozie is used in the dryer.The package says to use 2-3 of the Woolzie balls at the same time, but I only use one at a time and it works great for us. Most of our clothing is natural fabrics like cotton, but some contain nylon. I'd highly recommend the Woolzies dryer balls. I only wish I'd learned about them earlier. What a savings now that we don't have to buy dryer sheets. If you want scent, you can add essential oils to the balls AFTER the clothes are dried and on a... » Read More I use my Woolzies all of the time. I'm not sure what an HE washer has to do with it, since the Woozie is used in the dryer.The package says to use 2-3 of the Woolzie balls at the same time, but I only use one at a time and it works great for us. Most of our clothing is natural fabrics like cotton, but some contain nylon. I'd highly recommend the Woolzies dryer balls. I only wish I'd learned about them earlier. What a savings now that we don't have to buy dryer sheets. If you want scent, you can add essential oils to the balls AFTER the clothes are dried and on a cooler setting for about 5-10 minutes. « Show Less
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I have used this for handwashing clothes for quite some time now and it works great! Just be sure to rinse very well...good luck!