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This stuff made by Dri Pak. I need some tips and advice please!

It seems to be the only thing I've tried that doesn't make me itch, so I don't have any other options. (Already tried several other products, all of which are awful). But it seems to be leaving a bit of a greasy residue on some of my clothes, even though I did an extra rinse cycle at the end. I followed the amount for hard water but it was clearly too much so I washed some other stuff with a smaller amount of liquid, but I'm still getting the greasiness problem.

Also some of my clothes have still got the smell of the previous product I used and I can't seem to get rid of it even though I've done a few washes. I feel like some of my clothes (but not others, no idea why) have been ruined by the previous product so the clothes still make me feel itchy. I find it very difficult to find clothes that fit properly in the first place so I cannot just go and buy new ones.

Please help!

I was recommended it on here, so there must be someone who can help!

@Herocomplex and @Pringo you both recommended this product last week. Can you help?

Anyone?

No product specific advice but have you tried running your machine empty on a hot cycle first? I did that with mine and you wouldn’t believe the amount of bubbles so there’s clearly loads of soap left over in the machine. I also halve the amount of liquid compared to the recommendation, I’m sure they make you use more than you need so you buy more.

Yes we ran a hot cycle first.

That's a good point about using less liquid than they recommend. I guess they're just guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. We'll try using even less next time.

I'm still not convinced this is going to be the right product for us in the long term, but everything else I've tried has made me itch. Surcare, soap nuts, Bio D. I'm going to keep searching but this stuff will have to do in the meantime.

Also I keep feeling like I can taste soap

Any other advice welcome.

We use method fragrance free...it's the only one to get the stains out and not make my dd want to scratch her own skin off.

Half my clothes are still making me itch. It's driving me up the wall. I dare not even change my bedding atm.

Have you tried the eco egg fragrance free?

I have tried a similar product by another manufacturer but it still made me itch unfortunately.

Have you tried Surcare? Comes in a liquid or a powder. No experience of the product you mention sorry but Surcare worked well for my DS when he had severe eczema.

I have tried: Surcare, soap nuts, DP liquid soap, Bio D.

As above, run the machine empty on a hot wash and watch the soap.

I also put the towels in a wash with no detergent and watch the bubbles appear.

I use Waitrose sensitive but am aware that it is not good for everyone and I get it because it has no smell. I also wash my clothes often with no detergent if they are not very dirty.

Do some research on what the ingredients of most detergents are for and you may be able to work out what is causing the problem. Avoid linalool, geraniol, limonene for a start as they are irritants (natural derived irritants so natural perfumes should also be avoided).
There is a lot of crud added to detergents now so claims that things are suitable for sensitive skin are a lot of tosh in many cases as they contain irritants.

Isn't that soap you posted suitable for waterproof garments? If so it will leave a residue.

There is a lot of crud added to detergents now so claims that things are suitable for sensitive skin are a lot of tosh in many cases as they contain irritants.

Yeah I noticed. Horrible, isn't it.

I'm considering doing some washes with no detergent and will have a look at Waitrose sensitive too, thank you

I use that particular brand of liquid soap for washing wool items. It's fine. It does have a fairly neutral smell. I don't use fabric conditioner with it. It doesn't leave residue behind unless you're using too much liquid.

You could try some white distilled vinegar in the fabric conditioner drawer to get rid of any residue. Any chip shop smell will disappear once the clothes are dry.

TheLongRider thank you, it does sound like I've been using too much.

I use Liquid Soap Flakes, and have no problems with it. I don't use it for every wash, though. I also use Surcare and Waitrose's own-brand version of Surcare. Equally, no problem (except that clothes are rougher with the detergents than with the soap).

Could you be using too much? Or running your machine too cool? I know that there's a push to do standard washes at 30 instead of 40, but I think you get more residues left in the machine at 30.

Do you use fabric conditioner with the detergents? I only ever use Surcare fabric conditioner, or white vinegar. I rarely use fabric conditioner with soap, as I use soap for delicate fabrics or technical items that should generally not have fabric conditioner. But I wonder whether using white vinegar in the rinse would help with residues.

Do you have hard water? A load of white vinegar in the rinse is worth experimenting with, even if you don't but especially if you do.

Ironically, my skin has always been happier with bio detergents - probably because less is needed to actually get clothes clean.

With clothes that can stand up to it, it's worth you experimenting with using longer and hotter washes and less of the soap. Bicarb is a good degreaser - wilko sell it by the box full. Again, you could experiment with different proportions of that and the soap.

Massive crosspost with PP, there!

My very sensitive friend swears by grated carbolic soap and a white viniger rinse.

www.bexzwalker.co.uk/homemade-natural-washing-powder-uk-recipe-laundry-powder/ I think this is the way she does it.

Thank you everyone.

Here's a washing update. Most of my clothes seem to be bearable as long as they're made of cotton or viscose. But I have one skirt made of polyester and two pairs of leggings for yoga/exercise. They're not doing so well. My leggings smell a bit unpleasant and I'm finding it harder to get the previous product smell out too. I know some people do a separate wash for synthetics, but personally I've never felt the need before.

I've been washing everything at 40.