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spanannie
06-25-2006, 05:10 PM
I use Tide HE liquid and Vinegar (as my fabric softener). No Downy liquid, no dryer sheets. I still have greasy looking spots on clothing--mostly color knits. I'm puzzled as to what is causing this?

Thanks!
spanannie
06-25-2006, 05:10 PM
I use Tide HE liquid and Vinegar (as my fabric softener). No Downy liquid, no dryer sheets. I still have greasy looking spots on clothing--mostly color knits. I'm puzzled as to what is causing this?

Thanks!
TaChapm
06-25-2006, 05:15 PM
I've been having the same problem since buying my Maytag Neptune a month ago. They only seem to be on my color knits as well. I have tried other detergents but they don't seem to help.

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
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TaChapm
06-25-2006, 05:15 PM
I've been having the same problem since buying my Maytag Neptune a month ago. They only seem to be on my color knits as well. I have tried other detergents but they don't seem to help.

Tara
Mommy to Jackson 11-10-02
Tyler William 6-9-05
OMG!!! It's a GIRL!! Due September 5, 2006!

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tarynsmum
06-25-2006, 05:22 PM
OMG! I have the SAME problem! Here's the weird thing with mine: all the "spots" are located on or around the left breast area of my shirts (and one of my bras) I thought at first maybe it was a milk stain, but it's appearing on more and more of my shirts (BTW, all color knits). Totally weird. I thought I might try OxyClean.
g-mama
06-25-2006, 06:37 PM
Hmmmm....another one here. Same exact problem as everyone else. Can't wait to see if anyone has any idea what's going on.


~Kristen

Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
Marco 12-05
newmomto3kids
06-25-2006, 07:36 PM
Same problem here!! No idea what they come from, but I have had a lot of luck getting them out using Dawn liquid detergent on them before I throw them in the regular wash. I really rub it in and they have almost universally come out!
HTH
Lovingliv
06-25-2006, 07:44 PM
I was using Lasinoh cream when I first started nursing Liv, and I had these same stains. I was happy when I could stop using the cream!
Are any of you using that?
spanannie
06-25-2006, 08:38 PM
No Lasinoh here...DD is 2 yrs old now ;-)
spanannie
06-25-2006, 08:40 PM
I get my spots out with bar soap, however, I have new spots each time I wash them, so it's a vicious cycle. I did a wash today, and the spots on two things were REALLY bad. The shorts and shirt looked better when I put them in, than when they were washed.
JTsMom
06-26-2006, 07:35 AM
nak

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! me too! i assumed it was ds always smearing something on me.
aliceinwonderland
06-26-2006, 07:42 AM
ok, me too! But it's on one particular dress. And I figured, the dress is old, I may have spilled something when eating (I am very clumsy, my 2 year old is neater)...I love this dress, and it's in great shape for being so old, but I really cannot wear it now :( :( I know it's not nursing as I could not wear it then...

I doubt the material would survive oxy-clean, too...
Puddy73
06-26-2006, 11:12 AM
Add me to the list - I just noticed this on some of DD's new Hanna Ts. I have a front-loader and use Tide HE. I'll try scrubbing them with Fels Naptha and let you know if that does the trick.

Jennifer
Mommy to Annabelle 9/08/03 & Finn 10/31/05

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