[Nfb-krafters-korner] Interesting article on products for wool

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I found this in the newsletter that I get from Needlecraft University  

Article of the Month - Wool Wash Products 
 
In December 2003, we had an article about washing your knit and crochet  
garments. At that time, I talked about detergents, water temperature, etc.  
This
time, I want to talk about products that are specifically designed for  
washing wool, silk, and other delicate items. These products: 
 
list of 5 items
1. Contain lanolin so they will keep your garments soft.  
2. Do not need rinsing, so they conserve water. 
3. Contain natural oils,  not chemicals. 
4. Can be used for hand or machine-wash. 
5. Are  biodegradable, so do not harm the environment. 
list end
One of these  products is "Eucalan". On top of the above properties, it has 
eucalyptus or  lavender oils which are moth and flea deterrents. The 
no-scent
variety is  perfect for people who are sensitive to scent, but it does not 
control pests. 
 
Another product in this category is "Kookaburra Woolwash". This product was 
 first made in Australia and uses the oils of the Australian Tea Trees  
(Melaleuca
alternifolia) which is known to be effective against dust mites  and 
allergens. People use it for washing baby clothes. It keeps the garments  soft and 
does
not take out the natural lanolin in wool. 
 
The third product in this category is "Soak", which comes in three  
different scents, Flora, Aquae, and Citrus. Like the other two, it has a  rinse-free
formulation, can be used for hand or machine washing, and is  
biodegradable. If you rinse the garment, you can take out the scent. I have not  found any
information about this product to suggest that it is a moth or flea  
deterrent. 
 
For more information about these products check out: 
 
_http://www.eucalan.com/_ (http://www.eucalan.com/)  
 
_http://www.kookaburraco.com/_ (http://www.kookaburraco.com/)  
 
_http://www.soakwash.com/_ (http://www.soakwash.com/)