I'm interested in working with some DIY detergent and softener recipes and methods, but one thing I can't seem to find is how to incorporate enzymes.
Or, if nothing else, are there any "sensitive" or no dye/fragrance detergents that have a good load of enzymes?
Anything out there relatively high in cellulase? This part is more for a specific goal: I'd like to have something, like a booster, to use with linens (cotton bedding) and some general laundry from time to time. That helps hasten the softening process for bedding and, in general, enzymatic cleaning is especially important with most whites anyway.
I just realized the one Sport Wash product I use for all my exercise clothing is specifically free of basically everything except saponins: it has no enzymes, dyes, fragrances, optical brighteners, etc.
I'm now realizing that pure cleaning power is great for regular maintenance, but having some additional power for dirtier clothes would be great.
For those that aren't familiar: the majority of detergents have enzymes in them. The main ones target proteins, oils/fats, and a few other things. Cellulase is sometimes included (but not all the time), as it helps control pilling and can help remove or dislodge other buildup on your soiled laundry. Optical brighteners or bluing aren't always a good thing but have their uses, especially for whites like bedding (this works by adding shades of blue which optically counteract the grungy yellowing or graying found in whites.
I know for my first wash of incoming bedding I'll be using washing soda and baking soda for the wash cycle, and vinegar in the rinse cycle, then after a run in the dryer I'll do another run with a more normal detergent.
July 29, 2017 at 04:23AM
