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    Care For Your (Denim/ Wool/ Cotton)

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    • injunjackI
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      mega, remember when oiling that "patch" fistful of babyoil isn't right solution…. ???

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      • Megatron1505M
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        @injunjack:

        mega, remember when oiling that "patch" fistful of babyoil isn't right solution…. ???

        Thats what the nurse at the hospital told me too  :-\

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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        • DougNgD
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          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • thomasnunnallyT
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            Nice Doug, where is that from exactly?

            Out with the new! In with the old!

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            • DougNgD
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              I dunno, I pulled it off Facebook

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • GilesG
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                I think that Cornfed has a new tattoo for Mme B….

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • SeulS
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                  Might as well add the subtext "But for godsake don't let her iron it"…

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                  • J-IVJ
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                    Anybody recommend a something to get my flannels smelling fresh again aside from Dr.Bonners soap? Nothing against them, it's just I don't believe I have time to handwash my flannels right now. Would Woolite work? Total noob when it comes to this.

                    I'm as ugly as you

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                      woolite will work.  you could also use unscented detergent and put a few drops of some pleasant smelling essential oils into the water.  I use peppermint oil.  But dr. bronners is not restricted to handwashing.

                      Or just throw a dryer sheet, a slightly damp cloth, and your flannel into the dryer and tumble low heat for a few minutes.

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                      • J-IVJ
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                        @adam313:

                        woolite will work.  you could also use unscented detergent and put a few drops of some pleasant smelling essential oils into the water.  I use peppermint oil.

                        Or just throw a dryer sheet, a slightly damp cloth, and your flannel into the dryer and tumble low heat for a few minutes.

                        Cheers, Adam. Just the answer I was looking for. I was thinking of dropping some oils but I didn't know if it'll do harm to the fabric. Cool cool, thanks again!

                        I'm as ugly as you

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                          Sorry, I meant to say add a few drops to the detergent, swirl around, then put into the water. Once the detergent is diluted, add your clothes.  And be careful which one you use, some oils are colored and might stain.  I have lemon, peppermint, and tea tree.

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                          • DougNgD
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                            Woolite dark works just fine

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • Sugar MountainS
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                              Good advice from Lando above. I soaked my Flat Heads in warm water with a touch of Dr Bronner's every two months before finally washing them in the machine at six months. Kept the stink away and I'm sure contributed to the longevity of the fabric in high-friction areas. The creases stayed put too.

                              Don't fear water. Your denim needs it from time to time and if you're wearing them a lot more than washing them, you're on the right track.

                              (*might be appropriate to move this to the washing/care thread…)

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                              • ALEX1976A
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                                I only soak my denim stuff with water from time to time in the bathtube
                                cold or warm or hot or hot hot when stretch to much

                                When dirty or smell with a bit washing powder (ecover)
                                Rinsing after only with fresh water in tube

                                Trying not to do machine wash!

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                                • emceeQE
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                                  Too add to Sugar Mountain's post, throwing in a bit of baking soda with the Dr.  Bronners can help reduce smell too, if that becomes an issue.

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                                  • Dirty DenimD
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                                    QUick one here..I am searching on Ebay for some detergents for my denim.  I obviously found Woolite dark but also Dr Bronners.  The Dr Bronners has a whole bunch of soaps.  Which one is best or does it not matter?

                                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dr-Bronner-Pure-Castile-Liquid-Soap-Citrus-Orange-32-fl-oz-946-ml-/290687842870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ae587a36#ht_2291wt_905

                                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dr-Bronner-Organic-Liquid-Soap-Eucalyptus-32-fl-oz-/280765665193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415ef00fa9#ht_2081wt_905

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                                    • Sugar MountainS
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                                      Any of the liquid soaps are fine. It is 'everything' soap and I use it on both my face and denim!

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                                      • bagley920B
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                                        In my experience, all DB products are good, just depends how you plan on washing your stuffs and how you want it to smell post wash. All about your preference but can't go wrong with DB products.

                                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        • ALEX1976A
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                                          http://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/05/how-to-make-your-raw-denim-last-longer/

                                          http://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/01/how-to-repair-raw-denim-holes-blowouts-via-darning/

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                                          • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                            Interesting. Anyone have this yet?

                                            $25 USD/1890yen

                                            http://hypebeast.com/2012/06/retaw-mood-denim-fragrance-liquid/

                                            http://www.retaw-tokyo.com/products/items/167/

                                            The smells that permeate from unwashed denim can often be a contentious issue for those who surround the life of an avid denim wearer. In their quest for high contrast, naturally worn denim, the odors come with the territory and are times an accepted by-product of the process for the wearer. retaW hope to keep your denim as inoffensive as possible especially given the impending heat and sweat of summer as they launch their MOOD* Denim Fragrance Liquid with hints of mint. Ensuring there’s no unnecessary indigo loss, the spray should provide what you’re looking for rather then throwing your jawnz in the freezer. Some aptly designed packaging includes an indigo colored cap and body.

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