| Anyone with allergies knows what it’s like to slip on | | | | from the products in question to an allergy specialist |
| clothes washed in a new detergent. It can mean red, | | | | and have them test you to confirm your suspicions. |
| itchy skin, hives, or worse. To avoid an adverse | | | | Allergies can develop later in life, and they can also |
| reaction, use hypoallergenic laundry detergent. | | | | change. So something that never bothered you before |
| Hypoallergenic means that the product does not | | | | can become an irritant out of the blue. |
| contain known allergens. | | | | If this happens, then start using hypoallergenic laundry |
| You need to find something with no scents, perfumes, | | | | detergent and see how you feel. |
| or dyes. Look for a product that is easy on the | | | | If you find that your regular laundry soap is causing |
| environment, and that works in both cold and hot | | | | you to react, make sure that you check other possible |
| water. It may be easy on your allergies, but it should be | | | | causes at the same time. It may be a sign that your |
| able to be tough on stains. Read the label and make | | | | allergies are changing, and that it’s time to get |
| sure it will do all you need it to accomplish. | | | | retested. |
| Watch for one that is concentrated, so you’ll get | | | | Having a product like this on hand can be useful, |
| more loads of laundry per bottle. | | | | especially if you have family or friends that visit, or little |
| Make sure that you take the time to check both the | | | | visitors whose clothing needs extra special care. |
| product and your washer for details on how best to fill | | | | Always keep your detergent out of the way of |
| it with detergent. Using too much or too little can cause | | | | children and pets, as it can be very dangerous for |
| irritation or lingering odors. If your laundry feels a bit | | | | them to attempt to ingest it. Read the label to find out |
| sticky when it comes out, simply put it through a rinse | | | | what to do in case of such an emergency. |
| cycle and it be fine. | | | | In addition, there are many other hypoallergenic |
| Having allergies is no fun, and being allergic to products | | | | products on the market than can make a world of |
| in your own home can be more than frustrating. | | | | difference for those with sensitive skin. You can find a |
| If you find that your clothes are making your skin crawl, | | | | host of soaps, detergents for clothing and dishes, as |
| and you think you might be having an allergic reaction, | | | | well as cosmetics and skincare products for men and |
| try going back to your old detergent or soap. Then | | | | women. |
| change one product or food at a time and keep a | | | | If you don’t have allergies, don’t worry. You can |
| diary, to see if you can spot when the change | | | | still use hypoallergenic laundry detergent without a |
| happens. | | | | problem, and your laundry will come out fine. |
| To be sure, bring your notes and the ingredient labels | | | | |
