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Teresa


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My clothes have been fading ever since I switched to the Tide "Free &Clear". I'm looking for a recommendation for a new detergent that keeps colors bright. What do you use?



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I use Woolite for dark colors and cold water. I also don't dry my clothes

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I use Charlie's Soap Powder. I usually launder my clothing in cold water, but I do put my clothes in the dryer.

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Wetbandit - can you use that Charlie's powder in high efficiency washing machines?  I've been using ECOS HE liquid, but the jug is huge and takes up so much space in my tiny laundry area ....

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Elle wrote:

Wetbandit - can you use that Charlie's powder in high efficiency washing machines?  I've been using ECOS HE liquid, but the jug is huge and takes up so much space in my tiny laundry area ....



Elle - I just checked the bag, and it has the HE logo on it, so yep - I don't know if it's any greater than other eco-friendly laundry detergents (I haven't used any others) but it's cheap and a bag lasts forever because you only need a tiny scoop.



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wetbandit42 wrote:

I use Charlie's Soap Powder. I usually launder my clothing in cold water, but I do put my clothes in the dryer.

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another charlies soap fan here! i love it! i've been using it for about 2 years, and each bag lasts me about 6 months. my family tends to get rashes from ordinary detergent. my clothes dont seem to fade as quickly as they did using other detergents.
and yes, it's environmentally friendly!



here's the website: www.charliesoap.com

Laundry Powder
Our 2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads. Thats just pennies per load! Needs only 1 TABLESPOON per large washload - That's all! This is not an additive. All of the features of Charlie's Soap Laundry Liquid but more concentrated! Hypoallergenic - leaves no residue - perfect for babies and those who have sensitive skin Dissolves completely / biodegradable More convenient and portable than a liquid Front-loader / HE compatible.

Our Laundry Powder is a revolutionary approach to laundry care. It does not cover up stains and odors with scents and brighteners - it really cleans. It is made with a unique blend of biodegradable coconut-based detergents and high-grade, completely soluble, Green River washing soda.


 



-- Edited by clothes_horse on Monday 1st of March 2010 02:33:37 PM

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do you have to buy it off the website or is it available "at a store near you"

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Elle


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There's a place on their website where you can click and then put in your zipcode to find retail locations.

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Elle wrote:

There's a place on their website where you can click and then put in your zipcode to find retail locations.



Lindsayp, you can buy it on amazon as well.



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Thanks guys :)

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lizardbreath


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Does it have a fragrance to it? I love fresh smelling clothes and am always looking for one that I want to stick my face in the clothes when they are finished. I'm nuts.

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lizardbreath wrote:

Does it have a fragrance to it? I love fresh smelling clothes and am always looking for one that I want to stick my face in the clothes when they are finished. I'm nuts.



No, I think it's unscented.



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greendiamond


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I use Ecos

Earth Friendly Ultra <em>Ecos</em> Lavender -- 50 LoadsIt smells yummy and is supposed to be environmentally friendly. They sell it at Costco too, if you belong to one.

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I use the GENERIC Woolite, but I always wash, let's say, my work or SPECIAL clothes (that I don't want faded), in COLD water..... :)

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small fry wrote:

I use Woolite for dark colors and cold water. I also don't dry my clothes



 I dry most of my stuff, but anything delicate gets hung to dry



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