{"id":6053,"date":"2014-09-26T12:05:51","date_gmt":"2014-09-26T17:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodknits.com\/blog\/?p=6053"},"modified":"2014-09-26T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2014-09-26T17:05:51","slug":"washing-my-woollies-with-eucalan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodknits.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/26\/washing-my-woollies-with-eucalan\/","title":{"rendered":"Washing my woollies with Eucalan & a giveaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When I bring out my wool hats and cowls for the fall and winter seasons, I usually just shake off any dust (and, God forbid, any bugs) and move along. When asked if I wanted to review Eucalan, a no rinse wash perfect for delicate items, I got pretty excited. Read my thoughts below and find out how to win some Eucalan for yourself!<\/p>\n

I understand woollies don’t need to be washed after every wear, or even every season for that matter. I usually store my pieces in a plastic box in the closet, but sometimes one gets lost behind the couch or stuck under a bed for a few months. I was fairly intrigued by this product because my normal method of washing includes a wash AND rinse cycle. Agitating the fibers too much can lead to felting and that’s a big no no!<\/p>\n

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Washing with Eucalan was a total breeze! You put some water in a basin or large bowl, squeeze in the Eucalan, mix it up a bit with your hand, then soak the item. I put a few hats in this bowl, making sure they were all of the same color family, since it was the first time some got washed and I wasn’t sure of their colorfastness. Once the item is in the water, you squeeze it a bit to make sure the Eucalan soap gets into the fibers. <\/p>\n

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According to Eucalan, the best scents for our wool are eucalyptus<\/i> and lavender<\/i>. They are natural moth and flea inhibitors, so washing after<\/i> the cold season is over, before you put the garments away, is probably a better idea. I decided to do it before because, like I said, hats end up under beds and in the couch more often than not around this house. I’m thinking I will purchase a bottle to re-wash everything at the end of winter.<\/p>\n

After the items have soaked for at least 15 minutes, you simply pull them out, squeezing out excess water, and set them on a towel. I like to lay them flat, roll ’em up, and squeeze even more water out. Then, I lay them all on a fresh towel to completely dry under a ceiling fan. <\/p>\n

I must say, the scents are wonderful! They aren’t overpowering like a perfume, but are more…crisp and clean! I was so, so happy. I am not a fan of cleaning products scented with lavender, so I didn’t have high hopes, but it definitely smells more herb-y (I love lavender flowers!) and like an essential oil rather than a fragrance.<\/p>\n

Eucalan also features lanolin in its formula, so the wool fibers soften and plump up oh so gloriously. I anticipate no itchy necks or ears this fall! You can also use Eucalan on other delicates like lingerie. Read more about their products on Eucalan.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Visit Eucalan on Facebook<\/a> and read the Eucalan Blog<\/a> for tips on washing your most treasured items!<\/p>\n

Enter the Eucalan Giveaway<\/B>
\nEucalan is graciously providing a Gift Pack<\/a> to one lucky reader! Leave a comment below telling me how (if) you wash your woollies or just say hello. Submit your entries via the Rafflecopter widget below. You have 5 chances to win! You may need to view the giveaway in a browser. Winner will be displayed next Friday. <\/p>\n

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