Quote Originally Posted by paulhenry View Post
This is a constant ( and often hot) discussion on fibre boards, and actually the jury is out on whether Woolite is good or bad, the main thing to remember is to use as little as possible of any sort of washing product, and to rinse well.
Woolite is still favoured by as many would not touch it with a barge pole. If you read the article on ravelry nowhere does it say that it is bad, but that there are other producs as well, infact many on ravelry support it's use!I've used many different products, including baby shampoo for washing wool,and have had good reults each time, and to be honest Woolite isn't really so bad, and it was designed for wool,not for synthetics.

It's a case of where some people have favorites , and of some who are loyal to brands, ultimately choose something that works for you.
I agree with you, Paul. I never use a lot of Woolite at any given time, only a wee bit. I have been washing my kilt hose and country socks with Woolite, by hand (no machine - ever!) with cold water, and have yet to have ANY sort of problems. It doesn't make much sense to think that Woolite was specifically designed for synthetic fabrics, really? Come on now!

I take my time washing, and since my kilt hose and country socks never really get filthy-dirty, I rub and rinse them very gently. If I ever happen to get any build up of material, or 'fuzz-balls' on the hose or socks, especially in the heel area, I will gently use a fabric shaver to collect the unwanted and unsightly 'balls.' Works well - EVERY time.

Cheers,