canwegonow Posted September 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Does anyone know what brand of laundry detergent is sold in the laundry rooms on the Pride? Or (long shot, I know), what kind is used in the ship's laundry? I'm probably going to need to either do or send out some laundry but hubby's skin is sensitive to a lot of detergents.... Jenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie504 Posted September 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Will Tide Pods work for him? I got a little bag of 5 pods for us. They weren't expensive at all and will be fine for jeans/dark shirt washing. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby_Mac Posted September 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Pick up a travel size detergent or two from Walmart or the like and use them. Probably cheaper too. Also put a few fabric softener sheets in a baggie too. It has worked great for us when we've had to do laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbanddirectors Posted September 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Pick up a travel size detergent or two from Walmart or the like and use them. Probably cheaper too. Also put a few fabric softener sheets in a baggie too. It has worked great for us when we've had to do laundry. I would agree on this point. We always carry a few of the travel Tide packs and some dryer sheets. It is definitely cheaper and we are used to Tide...so no worries with breaking out for us. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted September 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There is a product that looks like a thick dryer static pad that is impregnated with soap. We drop one in the washer (where the soap gets used up) then transfer the pad with the clothes to the dryer where it gets used as an anti-static pad. Works great. Travels easy. Use one per wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted September 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There is a product that looks like a thick dryer static pad that is impregnated with soap. We drop one in the washer (where the soap gets used up) then transfer the pad with the clothes to the dryer where it gets used as an anti-static pad. Works great. Travels easy. Use one per wash. Purex sheets. Fantastic invention for travel. THey even make "free" version with no scent or dye for sensitive skin. Not the toughest detergent out there, but works fine for travel. We take them when we stay in a condo or rent a place that has a washer. They were great for taking to Hawaii - just stick them in a Ziploc and throw in the suitcase. My mother has really sensitive skin and has detergent issues and was fine with these, although of course everyone is different in that respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen1 Posted September 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There is a product that looks like a thick dryer static pad that is impregnated with soap. We drop one in the washer (where the soap gets used up) then transfer the pad with the clothes to the dryer where it gets used as an anti-static pad. Works great. Travels easy. Use one per wash. Purex laundry sheets. Never cruise without 'em! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted September 12, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2013 vacruizer... That's it exactly! Good description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsglovesapg Posted September 12, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2013 In the deck 7 laundry, there is All and Surf detergents and Snuggle dryer sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 12, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Purex laundry sheets. Never cruise without 'em! :D Aren't they out of production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen1 Posted September 12, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Aren't they out of production? You know, I seem to remember that they went away for awhile... :confused: But they're around now. I've seen them in Walmart a few times recently, and many online retailers (like Amazon) have them. They even come in multiple scents (and unscented) now! Perfect for travel. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted September 12, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Does anyone know what brand of laundry detergent is sold in the laundry rooms on the Pride? Or (long shot, I know), what kind is used in the ship's laundry? I'm probably going to need to either do or send out some laundry but hubby's skin is sensitive to a lot of detergents.... Jenn I doubt the ship's laundry uses any brand name, as we know it. It's likely commercial grade with antibacterial properties due to the volume of germs that can get passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted September 12, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Aren't they out of production? Nooooooo..........!!!!!! I'm glad I have a supply stored away! The pod things are fine if you are driving somewhere, but could be a mess if one "popped" in your luggage. Plus you need the separate dryer sheet or fabric softener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 12, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Nooooooo..........!!!!!! I'm glad I have a supply stored away! The pod things are fine if you are driving somewhere, but could be a mess if one "popped" in your luggage. Plus you need the separate dryer sheet or fabric softener. read post 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted September 12, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2013 read post 11 I just checked Purex's website which says no longer available and replaced with the pods. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandi422 Posted September 12, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Just looked at Amazon. They have them for sale. $10 for 22 sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canwegonow Posted September 12, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted September 12, 2013 In the deck 7 laundry, there is All and Surf detergents and Snuggle dryer sheets. Thank you for being the one person who actually answered my question! I wanted to know if I would need to carry any detergent with us or if it would be OK to use what's in the laundry rooms. But thanks, everyone, for telling me how to carry on my own, or what brand I should use (he's allergic to Tide too, so not particularly helpful...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soozenw Posted September 12, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2013 This is from our cruise last year. I don't know if the price has gone up, but it was $1.50 per box of detergent at that time. Also, take quarters or get them early from guest services. We took some and ended up having to get more, and the ladies working said they were almost out! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 12, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thank you for being the one person who actually answered my question! I wanted to know if I would need to carry any detergent with us or if it would be OK to use what's in the laundry rooms. But thanks, everyone, for telling me how to carry on my own, or what brand I should use (he's allergic to Tide too, so not particularly helpful...) We travel with allergies and know of the problems. We have found not to rely on what has happened in the past because things can and do change. Safer to bring your own as a couple loads worth of detergent doesn't take up that much room. Nothing much is worse than an allergy rash on vacation. At least Carnival allows you to use your own detergent. IIRC HAL dispenses it's own special detergent into it's self-serve laundries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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