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Laundry Detergent Guide for Allergy Sufferers

Fragrances, dyes and preservatives are common detergent allergens. Learn how to choose gentler products and wash clothes to protect sensitive skin.

Step-by-step instructions for hand washing clothes with detergent, plus tips for delicates, stains, rinsing and drying.

Fabric softeners are not poisonous when used as directed, but fragrances, quats and preservatives can irritate sensitive skin. Learn the facts and…

Measure powder carefully, dissolve it fully, sort your clothes and store it dry and out of children’s reach for cleaner laundry.

Dosing balls, powder scoops, mesh bags and laundry enhancers help you measure detergent, protect delicates and keep clothes fresh.

Wash lingerie and delicates safely by hand or in a mesh bag with mild liquid detergent, cool water and air drying.

Learn how much liquid detergent to use, where to put it in front-load and top-load washers, and how dosing balls make measuring…

Unscented detergent powder skips added perfume, which helps people with sensitive skin or allergies. Learn what to look for on the label.

Learn four simple ways to use laundry soap bars: stain pretreatment, hand-washing, grated soap and homemade liquid soap, with pros and cons.

Keep black clothes dark and fresh with cold water, the right detergent, inside-out washing and careful drying. Simple steps that slow fading.

Learn how to wash waterproof jackets and pants safely, when to wash them, and how to restore water repellency with a DWR…

Tide liquid detergent does not become dangerous with age, but it loses cleaning power. Here is how long it lasts and how…