How do I wash a fleece?

MonkeyGirl

Hi all I'm a bit stuck at the moment I've been told I can't use fabric conditioner when washing a fleece the only washing stuff I have in is bold which has added fabric softner. So does anyone have any idea how I can wash it? I dont have any travel wash or the normal old style things like soda crystals sorry people.

Thank you for your help.

MonkeyGirl

squeaky

Take a look at some of the sites in the link below. I think they should give you some good ideas:-


Wash a fleece

withabix

I don't advise using Bold. Conditioner flatterns the pile.

Use ordinary bio or non-bio powder, 40C temperature or below, short wash cycle and do not tumble dry.

elona

Try using a litttle washing up liquid or shampoo in warm water.

SnowyOwl_2

If you have a dishwasher use the powder you'd normally put in that in your washing machine. Or the dishwasher tablet if that's what you have in. As far as I know the only significant difference between washing powder and dishwashing powder is the perfume! I sometimes interchange these products if I have run out - get clean clothes and clean dishes whichever way round.

Instead of using conditioner you can put a glug of vinegar into the normal conditioner bit of your machine - about two tablespoonfuls would be plenty. I've assumed you are using a machine and not handwashing!

sarahlouise210

I am amazed ! I did not know you should not use conditioner on a fleece. My whole family lives in fleeces.. I wash them in the washing machine ..conditioner and all and then to top it all I tumble them !! :eek: I have never had any problems - they all look as good as when they were bought. Just lucky I guess !!

SallyinWales

Just grate a little plain soap and use that. In teh machine a tablespoon will do the trick nicely, add a splosh of vinegar in the rinse drawer with a drop of lemon oil or essential oil if you likem but plain soap works fine. I do most of my laundry that way

Jay-Jay_4

sarahlouise210 wrote:

I am amazed ! I did not know you should not use conditioner on a fleece. My whole family lives in fleeces.. I wash them in the washing machine ..conditioner and all and then to top it all I tumble them !! :eek: I have never had any problems - they all look as good as when they were bought. Just lucky I guess !!

Me too :eek:

The only one I do differently is a Mountain Equipment Windstopper which was over a hundred quid. I wash that at 40 deg with non bio, no fabric softener and drip dry.

goldentouch

sarahlouise210 wrote:

I am amazed ! I did not know you should not use conditioner on a fleece. My whole family lives in fleeces.. I wash them in the washing machine ..conditioner and all and then to top it all I tumble them !! :eek: I have never had any problems - they all look as good as when they were bought. Just lucky I guess !!

Me too. No probs here either.

(hello jay-jay :rotfl: )

jcr16

i the same , i wash all the families fleeces at 40 or 60 , use fabric con , or white vinegar and i tumble dry . i never jhad any problems what so ever.

withabix

Put them next to a new one. You will see the difference straight away!

You just don't notice the difference as the change is gradual each time you wash.

Conditioner can affect the breathable/windproof membrane as well, if you've got one in your fleece.