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Old 26-12-2016, 11:26
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Hi

I have a pair of stretch denim jeans which, according to the label, when washed shouldn't have conditioner added. The thing is, it's annoying and wasteful that I always have to wash the said jeans separately.

What exactly are the consequences of putting my stretch denim jeans in with the normal conditioned load?

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Old 26-12-2016, 11:58
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I've no idea but I'd guess at no consequences at all!
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Old 26-12-2016, 12:00
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I think fabric conditioner can affect the stretch fibers so your jeans might not hold their shape the same if you use it. It can affect the colour too.
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Old 26-12-2016, 13:45
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I've no idea but I'd guess at no consequences at all!
No idea how I've said that twice
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Old 26-12-2016, 14:33
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
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Old 26-12-2016, 15:37
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White vinegar works well as a fabric softener without having any of the negative effects of fabric conditioner
I use it all the time. You get a faint vinegary smell when you first open the machine but that soon goes. Keeps the machine clean too, may be worth a go.
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Old 26-12-2016, 16:46
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
?? If I didn't used conditioner my clothes would all be almost starched and my towels like sandpaper. I suspect it rather depends on the water where you live. When we go to Cornwall we don't bother - and also only use a pea size amount of hair conditioner as otherwise you are in the shower all holiday trying to get it out! At home though I need a palm full.
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Old 26-12-2016, 17:19
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I would avoid conditioner, we dont really need it, just put them in a normal wash but leave the conditioner out of it. You also shouldnt use conditioner on towels, it makes them greasy and ruins the absorbency.
That's the problem though, everything else requires conditioner and I like my clothes to feel soft and be easy to iron. Looks like ill just have to continue with the current wasteful system of putting one pair of jeans through the washing machines, followed by a seperate full load.
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Old 26-12-2016, 17:21
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White vinegar works well as a fabric softener without having any of the negative effects of fabric conditioner
I use it all the time. You get a faint vinegary smell when you first open the machine but that soon goes. Keeps the machine clean too, may be worth a go.
So white vinegar makes clothes soft and smell fresh like conditioner?
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Old 26-12-2016, 17:22
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I think fabric conditioner can affect the stretch fibers so your jeans might not hold their shape the same if you use it. It can affect the colour too.
Shame. Best play it safe then
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Old 26-12-2016, 18:06
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Don't know about the effect on clothes but it's very bad for tumble driers. Stopped using it a while ago.
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Old 26-12-2016, 18:17
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Could you afford more jeans and have a separate wash for say three pairs? Three pairs of jeans would last three times as long as one pair so wouldn't work out more expensive in the long run.
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Old 26-12-2016, 19:26
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?? If I didn't used conditioner my clothes would all be almost starched and my towels like sandpaper. I suspect it rather depends on the water where you live. When we go to Cornwall we don't bother - and also only use a pea size amount of hair conditioner as otherwise you are in the shower all holiday trying to get it out! At home though I need a palm full.
We live in an extremely hard water area, limescale a plenty, washing powders and liquids already have limescale remover (Ie they soften the water) in them.
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Old 26-12-2016, 22:11
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So white vinegar makes clothes soft and smell fresh like conditioner?
It makes them soft and they will smell fresh and clean i.e. mildly of whatever detergent you use.

There's lots of information about using vinegar as a softener out there if you Google it
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Old 26-12-2016, 22:14
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We live in an extremely hard water area, limescale a plenty, washing powders and liquids already have limescale remover (Ie they soften the water) in them.
The Romans washed their clothes in urine.
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Old 26-12-2016, 23:07
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I'm sticking with my lenor. I've washed my clothes without it before and it's like wearing cardboard.
Intrigued by the white vinegar which I use to clean the washing machine every so often. Next time my nephew wets the bed I'll rejoice at his help with the washing!
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Old 27-12-2016, 00:36
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I've used soda crystals for years. You only need half as much detergent, they help with stain removal and leave everything soft.
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