I wanted to do some hand washing today. I don't do it very often but I have a couple of lambs wool jumpers that came out of moth balls for the now present Winter. I went to the supermarket to try and buy a packet of Dreft which is pure soap flakes, but couldn't find it anywhere. Has it been another casualty of the throw away society? Does no-one hand wash any more?
2007-11-06 08:40:07 · 18 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I am in London. Could you send some please? (Joking)
2007-11-06 08:53:33 · update #1
I see it at the grocery stores that I shop at, although I haven't purchased it in years. I do remember that it had a wonderful scent. I'd be glad to send you some!
2007-11-06 11:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dreft Washing Powder
2016-10-01 09:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by blauser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that perhaps people do not hand wash articles anymore. Dreft is available still as I have recently purchased some from our local Wal-Mart store. However, most of the stores I have been to only sell the liquid Dreft (for infant clothing and such).
Not sure if you are asking about the same product. I hope this helps!
Have a nice day!
2007-11-06 08:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by Epiphany 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I hand wash, but I use shampoo or shower gel these days. I certainly remember Dreft, with those diamond shaped soap leaves. There were always a couple which didn't dissolve.
For undies, I throw them in the shower. Then every morning they get stamped around on, some showergel and a rinse along with me, then I hook them over the showerhead to drip dry. I wash woollens in showergel because it's a smell I have chosen, but sometimes I use shampoo.
2007-11-06 21:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreft yes, nearly forgot that one, but Lux used to be the best soap flakes, not seen that lately either.
2007-11-07 09:30:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have Dreft and it is very expensive for a small box.
$14 dollars for I believe 10 loads of laundry.
I haven't seen it smaller as very few people do in fact buy it.
2007-11-06 11:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Born Valentine's Day 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen Dreft in the shops for ages,
years ago I used Lux.
2007-11-06 09:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreft UK launch dates:
Dreft - 1937
Dreft Automatic - 1984
Dreft Dark - 2002
2007-11-06 10:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by jjn333 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't really know. When I think of pure soap flakes I always think of Ivory Snow [which BTW I hated!...it was too scummy!]
I'm a Tide user...and for hand washables or delicate fabrics I use Woolite
2007-11-06 10:23:24 · answer #9 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen Dreft in a few specialty stores but it is expensive as heck.
I used that for my children's diapers when they were babies. Cleaned really well and smelled so good.
2007-11-06 09:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋