Hi, guys! I'm new, and I'm another one of those people in a wicking crisis. I've combed through everything I can get my hands on for tips and tricks.
I have multiple liners and pads from several sellers (Ebay, Etsy, Piggy Bedspreads, all with wonderful reviews), and for the past week I haven't been able to strip a single thing I own. Initially I think I used too much detergent, but after rinsing things out completely and starting over, I still haven't had any success. I've literally washed things 8-10 times. I was using Arm & Hammer free and clear and recently started using Method after seeing it as a suggestion. I've used very small amounts, never any fabric softeners, and washed everything in hot water. I've soaked things in vinegar over night, I've used different combinations of bleach and vinegar, I've used Dawn. Nothing is making a dent. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. It's not just certain items that aren't wicking, it's ALL OF THEM.
I'm picking up my piggies Friday, so now I'm in full-blown panic mode. I had no idea I would be crying over fleece. Ugh!
The last few washes I've used about 1/2 cup of bleach and some detergent and rinsed multiple times until no suds were visible. Still no wicking, but the fleece feels different than before. When it comes out of the washer it feels almost completely dry and wicks immediately. Once it's totally dry, however, it's back to water just sitting on top.
I've been afraid of using too much detergent and clogging the fleece up all over again. With the Method I've used about a 1.5 tsps and 1/2 cup bleach. I'm wondering if I should just switch back to the Arm & Hammer? If I do, how much detergent should I use per load size? I've been working on smaller loads of pads and one of the larger liners.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm completely lost at this point.
I have multiple liners and pads from several sellers (Ebay, Etsy, Piggy Bedspreads, all with wonderful reviews), and for the past week I haven't been able to strip a single thing I own. Initially I think I used too much detergent, but after rinsing things out completely and starting over, I still haven't had any success. I've literally washed things 8-10 times. I was using Arm & Hammer free and clear and recently started using Method after seeing it as a suggestion. I've used very small amounts, never any fabric softeners, and washed everything in hot water. I've soaked things in vinegar over night, I've used different combinations of bleach and vinegar, I've used Dawn. Nothing is making a dent. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. It's not just certain items that aren't wicking, it's ALL OF THEM.
I'm picking up my piggies Friday, so now I'm in full-blown panic mode. I had no idea I would be crying over fleece. Ugh!
The last few washes I've used about 1/2 cup of bleach and some detergent and rinsed multiple times until no suds were visible. Still no wicking, but the fleece feels different than before. When it comes out of the washer it feels almost completely dry and wicks immediately. Once it's totally dry, however, it's back to water just sitting on top.
I've been afraid of using too much detergent and clogging the fleece up all over again. With the Method I've used about a 1.5 tsps and 1/2 cup bleach. I'm wondering if I should just switch back to the Arm & Hammer? If I do, how much detergent should I use per load size? I've been working on smaller loads of pads and one of the larger liners.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm completely lost at this point.