Washing powder ?

[Kissyme]

T[:I]his is a bit of a bizarre question but could I take my own washing powder with me or can you get Persil non bio over there I ask this because I have Eczeama and different powders start it of and I dont want to be sctratching for 2 wks

[Daniel Ramsey]

Have you ever heard of the Arm and Hammer brand? you mean powder for washing clothes? if so try it, its very mild. What I do to all of our families clothes is use fabric softner to prevent chaffing, but here in the states many stores have hypoallergenic or hyper (sp?) that are fragrence free and have such cleansers that are more neutral like using baking soda. Arm & Hammer comes first to mind.

[Claire]

Kissyme

Take some with you - we always do for my mother, who has a similar problem to you. Take the wrapped tablets - they won't spill and also don't make everything in the suitcase smell of Persil!!

CLAIRE

[blott]

Hi Kissyme

I've not seen Persil non-bio in the supermarkets although there are other brands available which are similar, I would stick with what you know and is suitable for you. We always do as Claire has advised - make sure you wrap them in a polythene bag too. We usually bring a small bottle/carton of conditioner too.

The packet/bottle sizes in US are quite large and there are no smaller sizes available so, unless you are going to do absolutely loads of washing, it's probably better/easier to bring what you like with you.

[Amirah]

We don't have Persil non-bio here but Arm & Hammer is good when it comes to prevent skin problems.

[fiona]

I buy a non-bio version of one of the brands over there, never had any problems. My girls have very sensitive skins - but I should think Steph is the expert on this subject.

[steph_goodrum]

I must admit Fiona I've steered clear of taking soap powder over with me because I didn't know if the sniffer dogs might pick up on the powerful smell and mean we have hassle having to have bags checked. I can't remember the brand I bought over there but found one that was non biological that didn't seem to aggravate Michelle skin, which as Fiona knows from what I've told her takes some doing. I think it helps that she wears so few clothes over there that they aren't contacting her skin the same way and mostly don't really get dirty so put the minimal amount of powder in and give the clothes an extra rinse, we can't use fabric softener of any description, that always makes it flare up, but I tumble the clothes for the softness. I can let you know in October when I check my owners closet.

[orlandobabe]

While we are on the subject of washing powders I always suggest to guests that they use Purex if they buy it in Florida-as they do one without bleach.

All villa owners will tell you that it doesn't take long for our nice new bedding to fade with some of the washing powders/liquids over there.

[Cowboy]

Kissyme,
Don't spoil your holiday. Take the stuff that suits you in your case. Eczema is horrible so why suffer?

OB you are a mind of information. Thanks for the tip on Purex.

Mike.

[steph_goodrum]

That's what it's called, I thought I'd recognise the name if I saw it but couldn't remember offhand. Sometimes though it doesn't matter what is in it, it is enough that it is different to make the exzema flare up, we've found the sun usually helps Michelles skin but the chlorine doesn't so it's just a case of wacking on the creams and hoping it doesn't get infected.