Sensitive Skin

[toliver]

Just a bit of a warning for those who switch to a front loading washer.

I'm revisiting the "soap for sensitive skin" issue because as it turned out, bath soap wasn't my real problem. It all stemmed from getting a new front loading washing machine. I think I was using too much soap while running the short cycle which wasn't completely rinsing the suds out. Plus I started adding a liquid fabric softener with a dyer softener sheet too. Even tho I was using 7th Generation (but the fabric softener sheet was Downy) something in there, or a combination, gave me problems.

Right now I'm trying to figure out what I can use. I rewashed all my underwear on the long cycle, warm water, minimal soap and they seem fine. I think I will buy HE soap for sensitive skin for the washer. If anyone has any recommendations for that, I'd appreciate it.

Comments

[writerlibrarian]

Ah.... yes, you need to use a lot less soap and fabric softener with a front load washing machine. If your machine has the option of extra rinse it might help. I put in an extra rinse especially for the underwear.

This is what we use because both my mom and I are skin sensitive so no scent. http://www.laparisienne.ca/vw/fs/p008.htm

[toliver]

Thanks. I had a look at the washer and it has the extra rinse option. I'll use it!