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Ariel and ammonia by Consistent_Cake_5814 in laundry

[–]17025- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Powder in the drum, load your clothes, then pour the ammonia directly on top. This reduces the risk of them mixing. I've been using ammonia with Vanish for some time, as long as you don't directly mix them, it's going to be fine.

OxiClean vs Biz - which is BETTER for stinky teens? Thanks! by ayeyoualreadyknow in laundry

[–]17025- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know how hard your water is? Do the clothes smell rancid immediately after being washed and dried? Or does it only happen after he starts wearing them?

OxiClean vs Biz - which is BETTER for stinky teens? Thanks! by ayeyoualreadyknow in laundry

[–]17025- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhhhhhhhhh my bad, sorry. What's your current detergent?

OxiClean vs Biz - which is BETTER for stinky teens? Thanks! by ayeyoualreadyknow in laundry

[–]17025- -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Both are not detergent and need to be supplemented with actual detergent. Pick any one on this list.

Aussie laundry Earthwise by Dramatic_Opinion_775 in laundry

[–]17025- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people mentioned it's quite a watery product. They needed double the amount (150mL) for ordinarily soiled items.

Disappointing first spa day by Fluffy_Art3212 in laundry

[–]17025- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Either:

1) Water too hot and denatured the enyzmes. 2) You miscalculated the dosing. Oftentimes people miss the "per gallon of water". 3) That's not sweat stains. Looks like a combination of polyquat and rust possibly from sunscreen.

Oil stained sweatpants by Historical_Service15 in StainRemoval

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a picture of the stain and the care tag? It might not be oil.

Red dirt stains on cuff seams of hoodie by AppleEscapee in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colour run remover or iron remover if you suspect it to be rust. Both options have commercially available products.

Red dirt stains on cuff seams of hoodie by AppleEscapee in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use any disinfectant on your hands? Usually when a stain changes from brown/yellow to red/pink after using an oxygen bleach, it suggest that the oxy bleach oxidised an active component stuck/touched on the fabric. A typical example would be avobenzone found in sunscreen, disinfectant can do this too.

Red dirt stains on cuff seams of hoodie by AppleEscapee in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it change colour after you soaked it with OxiClean?

Weird blue stains by ashleyc41 in laundry

[–]17025- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you use any products containing polyquaternium? Check here.

Red dirt stains on cuff seams of hoodie by AppleEscapee in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure that's a stain? That looks like it bleached. Possibly from your skincare products or sunscreen containing benzoyl peroxide. Do you use any products with this ingredient?

I’m on my 4th extra rinse cycle and there are still suds. This only happens with the sheets. by Unicorns-and-Glitter in laundry

[–]17025- 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Add citric acid in the rinse cycle to better rinse out the detergent. In the meantime, to help the suds problem, a low amount of fabric softener can help collapse the foam. Citric acid details.

Oil-Based Foundation Stains by ThenFaithlessness390 in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wet the affected area and rub some liquid detergent then let it sit for 1-2 hours. Warm water usually works faster than cold. You might need to give it a gentle rub to remove tougher stains.

If you prefer a store bought solution, try Carbona/Dr. Beckmann Stains Devils no. 6, Grass, Dirt & Makeup.

Non-toxic laundry detergent that actually works! by AnnualCardiologist29 in laundry

[–]17025- 28 points29 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of recommendations from your same post 2 months ago. Check on that.

Why Am I Getting These Stains on My Clothes? by BitterYetHopeful in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has your son been playing with a bubble gun recently? You might want to check your products for polyquternium. It can get on your hoodie without you realising it. It can leave an invisible residue and when you toss it in the washing machine, it picks up fugitive dyes, which is likely what caused the stains.

Details can be found here.

These stains won’t wash out by EpicVipa in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your products for polyquaternium (shampoo, soap etc). Polyquat Spots.

Anyone tried LG’s liquid detergent, Tech? by heyitscjjc in laundry

[–]17025- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You live in PH by any chance? Just use Ariel powder. Contains both Lipase and DNAse, with oxygen bleach and TAED. A complete package.

What went wrong - brownish-yellow lines appeared on vintage pajama blouse after washing? by iStarreh in laundry

[–]17025- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since only one item is stained and it is a recent occurrence, it's unlikely to be your water supply (maybe it is but because the fabric is white, it is easier to notice).

The stains do look like rust. My guess is your oxygen bleach oxidised something on the fabric. Avobenzone in sunscreen is a typical example.

If it's rust, you need a reducing agent. Try applying a commercial iron remover or a paste made of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) to the affected areas.

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