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[thebibliosphere]

Would you mind sharing what brand laundry detergent you use? I've been struggling to find one in the US that doesn't smell strongly of fragrance even though they claim to be free of perfume. Thanks <3

For sure! The ones I switch between regularly include:

-Ecover  zero range (I also use their dishwashing soap)

-Seventh Generation Free and Clear (This one has a mild chemical smell to it but it’s not perfumed and it doesn’t cling to the clothes afterward. I know a lot of folks with MCAS use their free and clear stuff.) 

- Aspen Clean which is the current one I am using and have had no issues with. It does have a mild detergent-y smell straight out the bottle, but it doesn’t affect my skin/trigger asthma/migraines, and nor does the laundry dry with any noticeable scent. I actually liked it so much I bought it in bulk right before the pandemic hit, and now use their subscribe and save feature, cause knowing I’ll get another delivery before I run out is super helpful for my ADHD. 

-I did used to be able to use the Whole Foods Organic Laundry Detergent, and while it still has no smell, they did change the ingredients at the start of 2020, and my skin didn’t like it. Which sucks, cause it was by far the cheapest for the most amount of detergent. I did try to persevere with it, but it just wasn’t worth the rashes for me. But I do think it’s a good product for folks without my weird additional issues.

Tide claim to make a Free and Clear range, but it just reeks. Idk what they put in it, but it still smells like perfume to me, and I get headaches from trying to use it. I think the Arm and Hammer Free and Clear Range is also a hit or a miss for some people. 

Powder detergents that are free and clear ranges (like Planet) can also work well for people trying to avoid fragrances, so if you’re really struggling to find a liquid detergent that’s fragrance-free, maybe try the powder. It’s also really easy to make your own washing soda by heating baking soda in the oven, and I like to use that sometimes to give things a boost or to soak linens in to keep them white/remove any stubborn stains. (Also works great for cleaning other things around the home without any chemical smells.) There’s a good method listed here. (I did try to make sure I’m not linking to some weird cult/republican homesteading blog, but I also didn’t read their whole blog, just in case someone finds out they’re part of a cult or something. Like so many homesteading blogs are, unfortunately.) 

I don’t use fabric softener cause that shit is just bad for your clothes, the environment, and always Stinks, but when I did have a tumble dryer, I used to use woolen balls. Worked great on the bed linens and towels.

I know some people just use straight-up soap nuts, but they don’t appear to work very well in my hard water area :)

#the house that cthulhu built #housekeeping #I guess??? #products #not sponsored #exceedinglyvexed

[justgot1]

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post “I’m in part 2 of the Active Harmer Training thing I was volunteered...”

is that just looking at a powerpoint? or is it one of those "fake bad guys run through office and fake shoot people" kinda things?

... is it sick and wrong of me to admit that fake bad guys running through the office while we playact what to do kinda sounds fun?  Because all we got was a powerpoint.  For two and a half hours.

#exceedinglyvexed #yeah that's probably sick and wrong considering we had an active harmer situation on this campus just two months ago #sorry...

[adamantsteve]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you had a lovely day!

Thank you!! I did, and it’s only gotten better after receiving your lovely message! :D

#exceedinglyvexed

[tehnakki]

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post “Watching Stranger Things on Netflix tonight, and I can’t help but...”

Omg Yes, thank you. Although Winona was good in the 3 epis I watched - totally pass otherwise. Also I feel like if dudes can complain that all gals in Ghostbusters ruins their childhoods, I should be able to complain that they're continuing to ruin my childhood by rehashing the whiny white boys 80s in shows like this today.

AGREEED!

And Winona was fantastic.  All the women were, really. I just wish they show hadn’t been framed around the men and that the women had actually gotten to own their story.

#exceedinglyvexed #spoilers for stranger things

[eccleston]

mythologicalmango replied to your post “Hello, I have a few quick questions for you all! I’ve really branched...”

I love all your stuff! I think I followed for DW, but I love everything you post!

I’ve noticed! We seem to have the same varied tastes in a lot of things. <3<3

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post “Hello, I have a few quick questions for you all! I’ve really branched...”

mmm coulson. love the ce gifs too. but yeah, i'm in the 'make what you like' group as well. <3

Mmmm yes Coulson is very yummy and I need to make more posts of him and I really need to make more CE ones too. :):)

#mythologicalmango #exceedinglyvexed #oodreply #you 2 are awesome #:)

[justgot1]

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post:There is literally no one in the office today. I...

Does your chair have wheels? How straight are the hallways? Because clearly the answer is “get high on sugar and caffeine and try to beat your previous race times”. :D

I like the way you think, friend.

#exceedinglyvexed

[eccleston]

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post “I’m sick. What movies do you all watch to feel better?”

Stranger Than Fiction (hope you feel better soon!)

Thank you! Oohh..I forgot about that movie. I’ll have to watch it again.

tortoiseoffury replied to your post “I’m sick. What movies do you all watch to feel better?”

Knight and day

That’s a great one too. Great action and comedy.

wecanseethemadness replied to your post “I’m sick. What movies do you all watch to feel better?”

13 going on 30 and Miss Congeniality always make me feel better; fairytales like 3 Wishes for Cinderella, The Road to Eldorado. Lord of the Rings always works, too. Get well soon!

Miss Congeniality is great and The Road to Eldorado. LOTR isn’t a sick movie for me so much, I take it too seriously. LOL. I’ve never heard of 3 Wishes for Cinderella. I’m going to look it up.

mythologicalmango replied to your post “I’m sick. What movies do you all watch to feel better?”

miss pettigrew lives for a day.

Only saw it once but I remember liking it. I’ll have to watch it again.

thedistortedmirror replied to your post “I’m sick. What movies do you all watch to feel better?”

The Princess Bride is my go to sick movie.

How could I forget to add The Princess Bride? It’s on Netflix again too so that’s convenient. 

#exceedinglyvexed #tortoiseoffury #wecanseethemadness #mythologicalmango #thedistortedmirror

[justgot1]

exceedinglyvexed replied to your post “WTF is this??”

i've seen that happen when it was art that was reposted w/o the artist's consent and the jerks refused to remove it

Ok now THIS makes sense. If that’s why these appear, then I am in favor.

#exceedinglyvexed #reposting art #tumblr