Critterz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I realise now it started about the time they brought out the new concentrate washing powders. All 3 of my dogs have rashes and constantly scratch. We have done the process of elimination with foods, gardens, grass and nothing has worked. Then today i washed all the couch covers while the dogs were outside playing. After coming inside and rolling all over the couches as they do my pink skinned girl turned bright red, almost like a burning look. So i bathed her straight away in Aloveen then put some aloa vera gel on her to try to sooth it. Then proceeded to pull all the covers back off. Will try to rewash them in plain water tomorrow. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what do you suggest i wash everything in? I would have to include all beds in the house and couches, clothes etc. Would washing in detergent once then rewashing in plain cold water help? or is there a problem free detergent i can use. Any help urgently would be very welcomed. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I've bought some 'soapnuts' to try. They are natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie-boy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I've bought some 'soapnuts' to try. They are natural. Ooh let me know what you think Gretel - I am very interested in those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 wool wash is usually more natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akay Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Natural Instincts has a clothes wash that you can buy. It's all natural. You can usually get it from the chemist or health food shop - white bottle with dark blue (?) writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Maybe try bi-carb soda instead of detergent and vinager in the rinse cycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We use Martha Gardners Woolmix because of people with allergies to washing detergents. We do all of our washing as well as dog mats etc in it with no problems and it is environmentally friendly so the water can be put straight out onto the lawn with a grey water hose. The least allergenic fabric softener we have found is the original blue Huggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I've always steered clear of concentrated washing powders for my dogs' blankets. I use shampoo and eucalyptus oil, or sometime Lux flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What did you use before they reacted?? What are you using now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nannas Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I've never had an issue with dogs but had a son who was horribley illergic to washing powder. Started as soon as I brought him home from hospital. I had to rinse everything in amonia, then rinse again, as it was the only thing that would remove the traces of washing powder. I think white cleaning vinegar will do the same thing. At hospital they washed my son in Lux Flakes (which I thought was weird) Then he began oatmeal baths. Which was an oatlmeal mix in a stocking that was tried to the tap. Cleaning vinegar and bi card (as someone mentioned) is good. I use this for almost all my household cleaning. Brown vinegar + water is good for dark carpets, toilets and even dandruff. Bi card is a natural smell absorber. Put it in shoes/boots, sprinkle on carpets bedding, then shake off or vacuum. Sometimes when washing powders are assumed to be the culprit, it can actually be the softener. So if you are using a concentrate with built in softener that might be the problem. Softener is made to stay in the clothes to keep them soft. When hot or sweaty the softener residue can release from the material causing irritation. Wish they had those washing 'balls' out when my son was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 ditch any softeners! As said they are a chemical which stays in fabric- so you or your dogs are continually absorbing minute amounts of it Also use a pure soap product.Soap, NOT detergent. Soap is animal/vegetable fat based, and should only have few ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckie500 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I use OMO sensitive for the doggie things. It doesn't smell as nice but i would do anything to help with the allergies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 What did you use before they reacted??What are you using now?? just one of the usual brands...but before they brought in the new tiny scoop use only a tiny bit of powder boxes, which i imagine is much stronger. I will give the wool wash a try. As its going to be 39 here today i am going to wash the whole house, sorry about the water restrictions but cant have upset dogs scratching and unhappy. Thanks. Any more suggestions are welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Many dogs show sensitivity to Eucalyptus. I'd not suggest wool wash. Pure soap flakes or a sensitive detergent would be the go I reckon. Use white vinegar instead of fabric softener. If you use carpet powder etc, discontinue it. One issue though.. are you absolutely certain they're reacting to something inside? Many common allergens are in the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 my dog was the same, all he did was sit a little on some of my clean washing (grrr) and he broke out I use a powder from Serbia, not sure what it's called but because my OH is allergic too I stick to it. Will have to find out what it's called Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterz Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 OK i have done ten loads of washing today trying to wash every single thing they come into contact with. I eventually bought a natural eco dermatologically tested liquid wash. Now i just have to wait and see how they go over the next few days. >Poodlefan> Yes we have basically torn out all the gardens and cut back all overgrown weeds, grasses, and creepers etc. Still no success. Wish me luck - i am just about out of ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiesha09 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm another that would recommend woolmix. Not only do I not have rashes and things anymore but one of my allergic dogs has gotten rid of his itchies since I swapped to it. Could be worth a go if the one you currently have is no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I use Dominant washing powder and have done so for years. You can get it off the internet - is based in South Oz OH is highly allergic to normal soap powders and as I use the phosphate free washing powder I wonder if it is the phosphate that causes a problem? I also use Glycerine soap (you kow that see through orange soap stuff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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