Mielke's
Fiber Arts, LLC Your Central Wisconsin source for weaving,
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The "No Rinse" Woolwash A Whole New Spin On Laundry! (R) Contains natural lanolin which conditions the fibers. Ideal for hand or machine washing.
Recommended for all fine washables, particularly natural fibers. As
always, be sure to test for colorfastness.
no-rinse delicate wash
non-toxic
biodegradable
phosphate free
natural lanolin-enriched formula
petro-chemical free
recyclable HDPE plastic bottle
eco-friendly alternative to dry cleaning
Available in two bottle sizes: Large
16.9 US fl. oz./500mL Lanolin enriched concentrate. Approximately 95 hand washes. Small
100mL/3.3 US fl. oz. Lanolin enriched concentrate. Approximately 20 hand washes.
All Eucalan Products are available in the following four scents: Eucalyptus
Lavender
Grapefruit
Natural Unscented
Eucalan Ingredient List:
Purified Water
AmmoniumLauryl Sulphate
Ammonium Chloride
PEG 75 Lanolin
Cocamide MEA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Essential Oil (eucalyptus, lavender or grapefruit)
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Did you know...
You can cut back water use by at least 50% using Eucalan.
The lanolin in Eucalan and the essential oils used to scent the product act as natural fabric softeners and help prevent static cling.
Automatic clothes washers account for about 20% of our total indoor water use
So try…
Running your washer and dryer at night to ease hydro and water burdens
Making it a full load or adjust the water level to the amount of laundry
Spot cleaning items that are not otherwise dirty
Pre-treating stains ASAP and let sit for 10 min. prior to laundering
Using warm or cold water rather than hot
Adding a few drops of Eucalan instead of a conditioner/softener to the rinse water - this avoids build-up that occurs with other fabric softeners (this works especially good on bath towels/bedding - Lavender is the best - it calms and induces sound sleep)
Hanging or laying clothes flat to dry
Hand washing when you only have a few items - it's easy using Eucalan
Doing back-to-back loads in the dryer to take advantage of the fact that the dryer is already hot
Cleaning dryer vents and lint traps regularly
Use “wet-cleaners” rather than dry cleaners for specialty items and pressing
Helpful Hints
To test for colour-fastness, place a swatch of the fabric in a jar with water and the cleaning agent you intend to use. Shake the jar and see if the water changes colour and how many suds you get. Or, dampen an inside seam, wait a minute or two and blot with a white cloth. If colour appears, use caution. Most dyes used on yarn are reactive dyes and stand up to washing in 120 degree F. water. If a yarn was dyed at a high temperature it can stand up to that temperature without shrinking or fading.
Scent Selection
What scent should I use?
It really comes down to personal preference. You may choose a scent simply because you love it or you could choose one that best suits a specific purpose. Our Benefits and When to Use section (see below) may help you decide which scent you should use.
While we have introduced two new scents, Eucalan’s No Rinse Delicate Wash formula has not changed. Each scent contains lanolin, which is a natural conditioner and dust mite repellent.
Eucalyptus
(Our original Woolwash)
Benefits:
Natural moth and flea inhibiting properties
Scented with natural essential oils, rather than synthetic fragrance
When to use:
Excellent for wool and other natural fibres
Great for synthetic fibres too
Before storing garments away for any period of time
Washing pets, their bedding, or blankets (remember, it’s a natural flea inhibitor)
Nice compliment for equestrian tack
Masculine scent
Lavender
Benefits:
Natural moth and flea inhibiting properties
Natural antiseptic properties
Calming, relaxing and uplifting
Contains natural essential oils, rather than synthetic fragrance
When to use:
Excellent for wool and other natural fibres
Great for synthetic fibers too
Before storing garments away for any period of time
Washing pets, their bedding, or blankets (remember, it’s a natural flea inhibitor)
Excellent for lingerie and sports wear
A nice scent for baby items like plush toys, blankies, and bedding
Natural, Unscented
Benefits:
No added scents
The best choice for those with scent sensitivities
When to use:
If you do not want any scents eg. hunting gear
Excellent choice for men
Great for wool and most other natural fibres, but does not contain moth inhibiting properties
Works well on synthetic fibres
Grapefruit
Benefits:
Natural antiseptic and disinfecting properties
Refreshing and uplifting
Contains natural essential oils, rather than synthetic fragrance
When to use:
Excellent for lingerie and sports wear
A nice scent for baby items like plush toys, blankies, and bedding
Great for wool and most other natural fibres, but does not contain moth inhibiting properties
Perfect for synthetic fibres
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