OT (sorta): Laundry detergent

On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 06:14:03 -0000, (Richard Eney)
wrote:

Most shampoos are very similar to most liquid dish detergents. Besides
conditioners, the colors and scents are about the only difference.

In fact, I've sometimes used dish detergent to wash my hair when I've
forgotten to buy shampoo.

Likewise, when I travel I carry enough extra shampoo to wash a few
articles of clothing in the sink.

I'd also like to mention Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap and various
imitations thereof, which wash anything (can even be used as
toothpaste) and don't have additives (other than peppermint and other
herbs).

Liquid laundry detergent usually has bleaches or borax or some other
"brightener" chemicals besides the detergent. Since the original
poster is reacting to Woolite, maybe ordinary soap will work, but
if she has a shampoo she can use, as long as it doesn't have a
conditioner in it, it ought to be good for hand washable clothes.
If she has a dishwashing detergent she likes, that should work, too.

--
Barbara Vaughan

My email address is my first initial followed by my last name at libero dot it.

Just food for thought here (nothing to do with washing clothes).... my
hairdresser once told me that Johnsons Baby Shampoo is one of the *worst*
shampoos that you can use on your hair. That totally blew me away because
I used nothing but that shampoo for many many years (even when I had my hair
long enough to sit on (twice)) and my hair was always strong and healthy,
and very shiny. Who knows... maybe she was just trying to promote the
shampoos that they have at beauty salons. It didn't work... I never bought
any of that stuff, it's too expensive. I continued with my Johnson's Baby
Shampoo until one time when I tried my sister's Herbal Essences Shampoo,
and I love that stuff... and their conditioner. But, if they ever took
that off the market, I would go back to the Baby Shampoo again, no doubt!

Gemini


"Richard Eney" wrote in message
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In article ,
Els van Dam wrote:
"Norma Woods" wrote:

You could also try your shampoo as a last resort.

Shampoos have lots of parfumes, or added smells in it as well. Often all
kinds of other stuff like conditioners and other dumb stuff as well.
Maybe just going to the store and read labels will get you the right
product. There are lots of good detergents out there without any smells
or additives in it for people with allergic reactions.

Reading labels is the first line of defense, but I've heard that even the
"unscented" products often have a chemical cover-up added. I don't know
whether it removes the smell of the other ingredients or whether it just
makes your nose not notice the smell.

Most shampoos are very similar to most liquid dish detergents. Besides
conditioners, the colors and scents are about the only difference.
Liquid laundry detergent usually has bleaches or borax or some other
"brightener" chemicals besides the detergent. Since the original
poster is reacting to Woolite, maybe ordinary soap will work, but
if she has a shampoo she can use, as long as it doesn't have a
conditioner in it, it ought to be good for hand washable clothes.
If she has a dishwashing detergent she likes, that should work, too.

=Tamar

I am with you, Gemini. I used Johnson's from the time my DD was born
until I found Herbal Essences. (probably a good 35 years) I have dry
skin and hair and need something gentle.

And it smells so nice too! ;o)

Gemini

"JCT" wrote in message
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I am with you, Gemini. I used Johnson's from the time my DD was born
until I found Herbal Essences. (probably a good 35 years) I have dry
skin and hair and need something gentle.