Detergent

Discussion in 'The First Year' started by eliseypoo7147, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. eliseypoo7147

    eliseypoo7147 Well-Known Member

    I can't afford Dreft anymore (its upwards of 9.50 here for the 32 load one, and I go through it too quickly), and I don't like the smell of the Purex Baby detergent. What detergent do you use that works well and smells good? I know it has to be the "all-clear" or "free" or something like that, but what do you recommend?
     
  2. kingeomer

    kingeomer Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    I have used the Target version of Dreft and now use any version of free & clear detergent that's on sale. I have not had any problems with All or Tide Free & Clear. I am using Purex Free & Clear now, no problems with that. Good luck on your search!
     
  3. DATJMom

    DATJMom Well-Known Member

    We use the All Free and Clear.
     
  4. meganguttman

    meganguttman Well-Known Member

    I love my reg. Purex so when the babies were still in the NICU I brought in a blanket that I had washed in it. They never had any reactions to it so I've been using it ever since!
     
  5. becky5

    becky5 Guest

    I just use regular detergent, always have.
     
  6. naomi02

    naomi02 Well-Known Member

    My mil gets something from Costco, I think it's called Ecos or something like that. It's supposed to be all natural & smells like lavendar. We tried it & the kids had a mild rash, but then again my kids have ultra sensitive skin. We've been using Tide Free & Clear for quite some time now.
     
  7. AimeeThomp

    AimeeThomp Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    I used Tide Free & Clear
     
  8. Stacy A.

    Stacy A. Well-Known Member

    I never used a special detergent. Just whatever was on sale. Never had a problem. But, now I make my own that has no fragrances added and I've been told is great for sensitive skin.
     
  9. kdanielleflowers

    kdanielleflowers Well-Known Member

    All Free & Clear, but I've always used that for us too.
     
  10. AmberG

    AmberG Well-Known Member

    We've never used anything special. We just use dye free Arm and Hammer or Kirkland detergent. No problems here.
     
  11. tinalb

    tinalb Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    I have always washed their clothes in with the rest of our clothes with our regular detergent. We have never had any problems.
     
  12. Sisrea

    Sisrea Well-Known Member

    i use Tide free & clear but i have to for Maya, she has sensitive skin and gets a red rash if she touches somebody with perfumes, deodrants or fabric softners. But if she didn't i think i would have moved to regular by now..
     
  13. angs241

    angs241 Well-Known Member

    Usually just regular Kirkland Signature with a scent, then recently Kirkland signature Free & Clear because I had a coupon :) Never used anything special.
     
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