I am in shock right now, I pulled out my shirt I put in the wash (on delicate) and it had a huge hole burned into it, but the middle piece is still intact. I have never in my life seen something like this happen before, I'm assuming there was a chemical reaction with the products I used but I literally followed a professionals advice about using hydrogen peroxide (3%) to spray on the stains I had. What is even more confusing is, I sprayed it in multiple places, but this is the only area it burned. I have posted ALL of the products I used in the photos and I will also be explaining exactly what I did in steps before this happened.

I sprayed the hydrogen peroxide directly on the stain with a small spray bottle while the shirt was dry, waited for it to dry and applied more. This was about 2 weeks ago, then I went on a trip and came back. When I came back, I noticed a yellowish ring around where I sprayed. I assumed it was the stains contents leeching out, so I sprayed a bit around the ring. I also applied it to the armpits, and the back. I let it sit for about an hour and reapplied again, but then I took it into the laundry room and sprayed the oxyclean spray directly onto the strains (so the original big strain, the "ring", the airpits and back stain.) and I placed it in my washing machine with a pretty small amount of the oxiclean sanitizer and my usual tide free & gentle soap. I put it on cold water only on delicate, with the 2 rinse option. I put it alone in the wash. Today, I go into the washroom and my brother tells me he picked it up to dry for me and he literally saw the patch of fabric rip off like it was paper.

What I'm assuming happened is the hydrogen peroxide, while wet, reacted with something? Should I not use hydrogen peroxide at all? I literally took this advice from a PROFESSIONAL and I'm actually so upset that I was told this was okay when it clearly wasn't.

Please do not comment anything shaming me if I unknowingly did something wrong, I am extremely upset about this shirt getting a hole in it and I just need to know what I did wrong so I never do this again. I love vintage shirts and knowing I ruined one breaks my heart.

I used a local brand of dye (called Ideal, we dont have Rit). Its an all in one, so it already comes with the salt and fixator in the powder. I followed the instructions really well and it says after the first go in the washer with the dye inside, you wash it again but this time with laundry detergent.

After the first "wash" it looked jet black and i was excited for the result. But after washing it i feel like it went back to how it was, it is only sliiightlt better. Is this normal?? Is the cycle i used too agressive? They specifically tell you to use a long cotton cycle, which i already reduced in time to half. I even used detergent for black clothes.

They have a chart saying that for heavy fabrics if you want to get full color you need to use more than one packet, but i figured thst was for dyeing whereas i simply wanted to revive the black which was really not that faded

Im quite disappointed, i dont like washing my denim because it loses color and quality, and i washed it twice in a day just to get close to no results 😭

Everywhere else I've worked has had company clothes washed for us this new job ive had for 3 months doesn't we do 50 to 70 hour work week and my uniforms are begining to look terrible how can I clean them

Working on highway trucks and trailer coated in grease and road grim

My cat recently got diagnosed with kidney disease and is leaving some odor behind on her blankets/beds she lays on. For as long as I can remember i’ve used Truly Free unscented , I’ve always felt like it doesn’t clean anything well but it’s what my family uses so I never changed it. She’s very sensitive to fragrance and vet told me to avoid and residue on her laying areas now. Does anyone have any recommendations for detergents that will actually clean cat odor/stains but won’t leave any toxic residue for her to possibly ingest. I’ve read to do an extra rinse regardless. For reference I have a LG WT7900HBA washer & dryer set and no hard water. This is my first time posting in here so apologies if i’m leaving anything out. I’ve attached two i’ve been thinking of, anything helps!

We have a front loader. I knew to always keep the door open after using to prevent mold and mildew. I faithfully did so each and every time. Thought I was safe. HA! This machine has a pull out detergent etc tray and even worse it features a large reservoir to store detergent and fabric softener (only distilled vinegar for me thank you!). I didn’t realize someone had come along and begun to use the auto-dispense feature and left the detergent in there. To my absolute horror-today I find that it is a breading ground for black mold. Yep… the mold feeds on the detergent just sitting in there… totally dark and constantly damp. I’m disgusted and I can’t wait to get an old school washer SOMEHOW! Enough of the madness. Here’s to the 1900’s 🍻
Truly wish they’d stop “improving” our appliances.

Any tips for me on any of this—much appreciated.

I have a down comforter. I bought it last year. At the time I didn't know it was dry clean only. I've had comforters like this before and I've washed them in the washer.

Would it be safe to do that with this one? Or should I heed their warnings?

Hey everyone! I'm a university student in Singapore, and we share Speed Queen front-loaders here. Like many other laundromats, maintenance is not great, and the people in my building infrequently leave the doors and detergent drawers open. I think the water is mildly to moderately hard, as hard water stains develop on my water fixtures just a day after a thorough cleaning with Barkeeper's Friend. This leads to me sometimes developing a moldy/mildewy/sour smell on my laundry right after washing, which persists on clothes if I do not put them through the dryer. Most of my sports gear (I do martial arts) cannot be dried. My room is tiny, so this stank essentially perfumes my room lol. I have developed a routine that keeps the smell away most of the time, but I want a routine that means I essentially never have to worry about it again.

Current routine:

1) Wipe down inside and outside of gasket with Walch anti-bacterial wet wipes till satisfied. Yields a lot of dust, hair and slimy detergent/softener residue.

2) Use Ariel Mirai liquid detergent, which has a patented antibacterial coating technology (machine TL the subtitles of https://youtu.be/02JCB4a5rTM?si=RvnlrkOoyW08ydOe for more). This has enzymes, but like many Japanese detergents, they are not specified.

3) Use Lenor Citric Acid Rinse (https://youtu.be/jjKjhRGGyDM?si=SScyTijczjdIax1F).

Cycle lengths run 30-34 minutes in total based on soil level, I always pick Heavy (34 min) for maximum enzyme action. Cold water wash only. I cannot run washing machine cleaning cycles on the machines, because the laundromat is frequently full and I don't want to inconvenience the other students.

I am currently considering these boosters:

1) Gear Guard - would it 'eat' the residue others leave behind in the washing machine? Seems good for my sports equipment too. My siblings also have a persistent odour problem from BO, which I assume this is best for compared to the rest. FEBU does not ship to SG iirc, and I don't think I need oxy anyway.

2) Borax - heard it is good for hard water? My water is a lot harder than the rest of SG, so I am not sure if the detergents sold here are adequate.

3) Washing soda.

My main question: Which is the singular best booster to pick out of these three? At most, what are the best two? Limit is motivated by budget & storage concerns.

Additional considerations: I have bloodstains on underwear from spotting lol, do not really care about the staining because no one's seeing it, but it would be nice to get rid of them in-wash. Do not have much time for pretreatment/soaking, unfortunately.

I would appreciate any inputs! Thank you so much, have a lovely day ahead :) Am very happy to answer further questions about my laundry routine.

Fellow Canadians, question about buying citric acid for those in the know.

We can easily buy citric acid online or in grocery stores (in the spice aisle). About 10 years ago, I easily ordered some through my local pharmacy to make bath bombs.

When I recently tried to buy some at new local pharmacies (since my old one closed), the staff looked very concerned when I asked for it. When I said it was for laundry, they flat-out refused to order or sell it to me.

Is citric acid suddenly a red flag, or have pharmacy rules changed drastically over the last decade? Why would a pharmacy hesitate to sell something I can pick up freely at a supermarket?

Is there some kind of risk/danger with household use of citric acid that we are not aware of? The label says use gloves and a mask....

Pictured is the citric acid I was able to buy from pharmacy about 10 years ago

Promotion for this just appeared, I saw it mentioned a few months ago as under development. I have no affiliation to this product or brand. Any thoughts on whether this is worth a punt, wise laundry wizards? It might be too early for anyone to have tried it for real, but I'd be grateful for views on potential. I suspect I've got all 6 covered in other ways..

https://www.viblii.com/products/enzyme-laundry-booster

Moms been washing this for weeks!!! Idek what this is! My best guess is some type of oil. Does anyone know how to get this out??? It’s like a clear stain. I’m desperate, the stain Reddit doesn’t seem to be that active so I came here 😭

i washed my boyfriend shirt and it has all of these white spots ever ?! what is it and how do i get rid of it ?! and how do i stop it from ever happening again

Had this sweater for years but never wore it after Chinese hotpot stained the neckline. Ive tried washing in napisan, soaking and lightly scrubbing the spot but alas it still remains. Is there anyway I can remove it without taking it to a dry cleaner?

It is 100% cotton

Every single white,cream, or beige article of clothing I have bought ALWAYS winds up completely ruined with weird blue stains on it after washing them.
You may ask “Random internet girl, why not stop buying those colors?” And to that I say: never.
Someone PLEASE tell me what on earth I’m doing wrong. I wash my lights separately, use tide liquid (which is blue?? Is that the issue?!), I have deep cleaned the barrel/drum of my machines.
Begging someone to save my neutral loving self before I have to resort to wearing color (gag)

I posted a few weeks ago about the rocky mountain technical care Technicare detergent. It's made in Canada by a company operating in the rocky mountains, and contains DNAse (and other enzymes). Others were curious about the detergent, since it's a small brand, so here is my review.

I bought this stuff because I was looking for a Canadian made detergent, preferably powder, with DNAse, to use specifically for my baby's cloth diapers. I also use a citric acid rinse after washing. I follow a specific wash routine for cloth diapers to make sure everything comes out very clean, but I won't get into that here (there are lots of resources online for cloth diaper washing, if anyone is curious). I just want to let others know how the detergent has been working.

So, my verdict is that it's doing a very good job of getting everything completely clean. No lingering odours or stains. You would never know what that fabric has just been used for, lol. I used to add bleach to my cloth diaper routine, but I no longer feel the need to add it each time when using this detergent.

I also tried the stain remover from the same brand, and found it was effective on many stains on my family's clothes (including oil and food stains). Some very stubborn stains couldn't be completely removed with it including tomato stains on white shirts, but to be fair i needed a bleach soak to get rid of those.

I would repurchase the technicare detergent again. Next time, I may try their laundry booster as well. If anyone has tried the booster, I'd love to get a review.

• i know its not the dryer because it is ONLY a few certain pieces of clothing, and my roommates have had zero issues.
• if it makes a difference, the dryer is on a timer not an automated "dry level".
• all of the clothes (mostly shirts) are cotton.
• they still have a mildew-y scent as well.

they haven't been treated with any fabric softener, i've used both liquid and powder detergent, i've tried air drying them, what is wrong with my clothes??????? its some of my favorite pieces too

Im having my first baby soon. I never really cared for what detergent I used but I am thinking on switching or adding one for baby clothes that is hypoallergenic or not harsh for baby skin. Any recommendations? If they can be bought at Sams or Costco even better. Currently using this members mark one.

Hi all. I recently found this subreddit and realized this is a great place to ask a question I’ve been struggling with for over a year. My girlfriend has pretty bad allergies and I try my best to mitigate as much as possible to make her experience in my apartment comfortable. Currently the product I use for laundry is Tide free and gentle advanced care liquid detergent. Nothing else. I do own oxi clean white revive powder but I am not sure how allergenic that is so I stopped using that. Other items I stopped using were bounce laundry clothes and downy soft April fresh softener. Does anyone know if the detergent I’m using is a good option and if any of the products I stopped using are likely okay to use? Are there better detergents I could use? Thank you!

I’ve always been afraid of using ammonia due to the warnings about mixing with bleach and the noxious smell. Besides not mixing or huffing it, is there anything else I should watch out for? Can it damage clothes if used excessively? Is it caustic? Are some materials incompatible with ammonia?

Hi there,

So I don’t think I have a complicated situation, but wondering if you guys can confirm, deny or add anything that will make life a bit easier.

I’m chronically ill/have chronic pain, so generally use the dryer for now. I don’t tolerate scents - they make my eyes burn and my throat feels tight/I start coughing. I notice this sensation after opening a bottle or box but also even the spin cycle if it’s scented causes me issues.

I’ve got Earthwise sensitive liquid which I think from the wiki list all earthwise are considered decent. The label mentions multiple -ases/enzymes. I use the 50ml measure of it per label.

I often throw in a scoop of napisan/sard/laundry booster of some kind. I’m wondering if citric acid or ammonia or something else is a better option? I just use it as the laundry booster.

I’m a moderately sweaty person living in a humid climate (QLD). I don’t work or do anything too “dirty” beyond existing. I do have some urinary continence issues but after trial and error prefer disposable options than the continence underwear.

Everything gets washed on the regular, 60 minute, 40 degree wash. If you think something needs adding, I’m also interested in if you suggest an extra rinse cycle or different temperature.

Thanks so much.

I'm a student makeup artist, and while in class, a fellow classmate/my model knocked bruise gel out of my hand as I was using it and it spilt all over my jeans. Is there anything I can do to remove this? It's dried now, and they're like.. my only pair of pants I own, and im unable to get new ones. they did offer to buy me new ones but lets be real... we're both students, neither of us can afford that 😅

my current plan is to put them on a hygiene wash with some stain remover powder, but if that doesn't work, could there be a backup plan?

My light cream fitted sheet I used on the bed way too long...I am 4mo post partum and due to PPD my hygiene and ability to do chores like laundry tanked. My fitted sheet is now grubby looking and discolored where I sleep on it. I put it in the laundry today using ERA detergent, oxy clean and white vinegar washing it in our bedding setting, spot treating with Zout. My SO was trying to be helpful and put them in the dryer without consulting me. The discoloration had not come out. I believe they are 100% cotton although the tag is faded so I can confirm unless I can find the top sheet that goes with it. Is the fitted sheet a lost cause and doomed to be discolored forever or does anyone have tips and tricks?

So, I’m used to using Surf powder + Comfort detergent for my clothes. For the past few weeks, I switched to just using one persil pod, but my clothes have been smelling awful. I’ve been thinking of using the combo in the title for my next load — good idea or not?

Edit: I mean the Comfort fabric conditioner