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    Old 08-24-2017, 10:14 AM
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    I just finished a king size quilt and will bring it to the laundromat to wash in a front loader. How much Orvus soap should I use? The quilt isn't dirty but I want to remove starch. Should I use 2 tablespoons? 3 tablespoons? Does it matter?
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    Old 08-24-2017, 12:50 PM
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    I believe the directions call for a tablespoon, but I always use about 2 tablespoons.
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    Old 08-24-2017, 12:51 PM
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    It's best not to agitate quilts, just soak them for about 10 minutes instead and spin out in each cycle (soapy and rinses).
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    Old 08-24-2017, 05:05 PM
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    If it's a large washer I would use 2 tbs. BTW, I always agitate my quilts, but on the gentle cycle.
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    ditto with Dunster
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    Old 08-25-2017, 03:08 PM
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    Ditto with Dunster here too. My top loader has a setting "Hand Wash".
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