Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I do a bleach run then use All Free and Clear. Just saying what I use not endorsing Janet In a message dated 2/5/2011 9:00:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, macedgeca@... writes: Jill, Careful what your friend uses in her machine. If she uses regular detergents and fabric softeners there could be residue, especially in the dryer. You could end up with the residue on your brand new sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Jill, Careful what your friend uses in her machine. If she uses regular detergents and fabric softeners there could be residue, especially in the dryer. You could end up with the residue on your brand new sheets. On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM, <Jsverdlove@...> wrote: > > > I have to say, Gaiam has amazing customer service. I wrote them about my > problem with the organic sheets and how I think it literally affected the > washing machine and clothes I washed afterwards from whatever I was > sensitive > to, and they are letting me exchange them for any sheet set I want from > them and they said I can pick anything not made in India (where these were > made) just in case it's something about what's used in India. > > So I'm choosing between a 220 thread count organic set made in Italy versus > > an organic flannel set made in Germany. Any idea if one vs the other is > better for MCS and mold sensitivities? (e.g. country, flannel vs not > flannel?) > > I know any organic sheets in general can be a problem, but it's worth a > try since I've already invested so much in sheets - I'll wash them at a > friends to be safe this time! > > Thanks > Jill > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I dont know but it seems to work for me Janet In a message dated 2/5/2011 6:16:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, macedgeca@... writes: I have no idea if running bleach through a machine first would work or not. Since the concern is to get residue out, and not for killing germs or bleaching, does it need to be bleach? Can it be anything else? How about peroxide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 When people use dryer sheets I have a hard time getting the stink off the sides of the dryer, hopefully this person does not use dryer sheets or fabric softener in the wash, that stuff really sticks. Regarding bleach, I once used some on sheets and could not get the smell of bleach out of them. I couldn't sleep on them so I had to get rid of them. I'm just pointing out that whatever is used might not completely wash out. I have no idea if running bleach through a machine first would work or not. Since the concern is to get residue out, and not for killing germs or bleaching, does it need to be bleach? Can it be anything else? How about peroxide? On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM, <Gingersnap1964@...> wrote: > > > I do a bleach run then use All Free and Clear. Just saying what I use > not endorsing > Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 For removing odors use baking soda or vinegar. In the wash. In the dryer you can wipe down with vinegar, let it run and wipe with vinegar repeat process. But if it is constantly going to use of fragrances that is very very hard to do. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. Add 1/2 cup soda to your washing machine load. plus 1/2 cup of borax , you can a sudsy soap too if you like, ________________________________ From: mec <macedgeca@...> Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 2:07:39 PM Subject: Re: [] organic sheets I have no idea if running bleach through a machine first would work or not. Since the concern is to get residue out, and not for killing germs or bleaching, does it need to be bleach? Can it be anything else? How about peroxide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 All is still a chemical detergent. free and clear are not necessarily unscented. What is fragrance-free? Fragrance-free products are free of artificial AND natural scents, including essential oils. Products labeled " natural " are not necessarily safe to use around people with severe chemical sensitivities. Products labeled " unscented " are sometimes okay, but sometimes contain heavy chemical masking agents designed to cover up a scent (see " The Ever-Unstable World of Labels " ). It is best to only use natural products specifically labeled " fragrance free. " http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html God Bless !! dragonflymcs Mayleen ________________________________ From: " Gingersnap1964@... " <Gingersnap1964@...> Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 9:33:02 AM Subject: Re: [] organic sheets I do a bleach run then use All Free and Clear. Just saying what I use not endorsing Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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