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I use the same Shout stuff and it works well. I would be curious to know other members' experience with it. The stuff works great, but I'm sure it' not supposed to take the place of detergent.

I use it sparingly because what it does to the fabric, while surely not positive, is better than collar or wrist stains. I would use it only when there is a visible reason to do so or once every few washes.

 

I've used it on collars and cuffs for a while witth no ill effects. Cotton ,rayon and linen all seem to be okay. I haven't tried it on silk- but those usually go to the dry cleaners anyway.

 

I've used Spray & Wash - liquid and solid - for four years without incident.

 

I use to do this too, but over the long term I have found it hard on the fabric.
One of the many things I have learned here on AAAC is better shirt care and now follow Alex's routine and although it is more work, am very happy with the results to date.

 

Thanks, all. I generally do a modified Alex myself (liquid soap, soaking in a tub, and I still can't bring myself to use hot water), but every once in a while the thought of saving time arises...;-)

 

Sometimes the stain doesn't come out as you wanted it too,It leaves a small stain around the fabric.

 

Sometimes the stain doesn't come out as you wanted it too,It leaves a small stain around the fabric.

Howard, have you tried oxyclean for problem stains? I've found it to be pretty much a miracle solution--blood, tomato sauce, even grass stains on jeans. I usually don't use it for regular/general soil removal, like collar ring, since I'm concerned about the long-term effects on the fabric, but when it's a matter of pitch the shirt or get rid of the stain, I'll swear by the stuff.

 

Howard, have you tried oxyclean for problem stains? I've found it to be pretty much a miracle solution--blood, tomato sauce, even grass stains on jeans. I usually don't use it for regular/general soil removal, like collar ring, since I'm concerned about the long-term effects on the fabric, but when it's a matter of pitch the shirt or get rid of the stain, I'll swear by the stuff.

I used the Shout on my black dress pants and it did a pretty good job taking the stain out.