Handwashing Delicates?

Question

How do you get deoderant off of delicates when you hand wash them? I have been using an all-natural detergent, would something like Woolite work better?

I live in an apartment and have to pay $1 for every wash cycle. It's not worth it for my relatively few delicate items, so I would prefer to wash them in my sink if possible.

Answer 1

I hand wash using that new Oxy and Woolite but I do it in the washing machine. I let the tank fill with cold water only - put the Woolite in and swish the water around it will distribute. Then I put the delicates in the water and let them sit - NO agitation. After they have soaked for a time I spin the soapy water out and fill the tub with clean water - let the delicates sit in the clean water and kind of whisk them around with my hands and then spin the water out. Hand on the clothes line. No mess; gentle and easy

Answer 2

i don't handwash. i put delicates that say handwash into a mesh bag and wash on the delicate cycle (generally with woolite, but i've used my regular detergent with fine results), cold, then lay flat or hang to dry.

Answer 3

I am a huge fan of Oxy-Clean. Fill sink up with warm water, add oxy-clean and let it soak overnight. If the stain doesn't come out and its bleach safe, try using Clorox fabric guard bleach as its easier on the fabric than the regular.

Answer 4

I have heard white vinegar works well. I have also heard that baby wipes work. I would try baking soda or oxiclean in the wash water and vinegar in the rinse water. Rinse well and as the clothing dries the vinegar smell will fade.

Answer 5

Borax is a strong natural cleaner and you can add it to your sink of cool water. Have a nice week.

Answer 6

i always washed mine in shampoo and bleached them with hydrogen peroxide, but i dont use deoderants