Hand washing your undergarments and frilly things is such a pain when you’ve already dealt with the washing machine, timed the dryer, geared up the ironing board, and folded all your clothing back into its drawers, but a product that boasts that you can skip the whole double and triple rinsing of your 
hand-wash only garments really does exist!
Soak Wash
We know you have questions so read on…
How Does It Work?
Soak is a low suds liquid which means that when you soak you items, the dirt and detergent come out in the water and what is left in the item evaporates.
When you squeeze out the water all that is left is a hint of fragrance. Rinsing the item doesn’t effect how Soak works, it just removes the fragrance.
Why Should I Hand Wash in Soak?
Soak requires less rinsing which means less harm on your fabrics, and also less water used and wasted.
Oh Yeah, and What Else About Our Planet?
The makers of Soak boast that their formula is so gentle you could take a bath in it. While I wouldn’t go pouring Soak into my bathtub, there are quite a few environmental benefits to the product.
Soak is bio-degradable, phosphate free, non-toxic, and dye-free so whatever fragrance is left on your clothing after wringing it to dry, won’t agitate or harm your skin (which should also make those who are wary of the not rinsing after you wash recommendation feel more at ease).
Soak is also contained in recyclable bottles with a recyclable label substrate and water based inks used for printing.
Here’s how you use it:
For Hand-Washing: Pour 1 teaspoon into cool water. Soak item for 15 minutes then gently squeeze out water. No need to rinse.
Soak in the Washing Machine: Use the delicate cycle and measure Soak based on your machine’s instructions. You can either use or skip the rinse cycle, depending on what you are washing. Soak is good for High Efficiency Washers as well.
Image courtesy of soakwash.com
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Susan, on April 21st, 2011 says:
I just want to inform any Vegans that may read this review, I have contacted the company the makes this no-rinse soak. They’re product contains lanolin – an oil extrated from the shorn wool of sheep. If anyone would like a copy of the communication, please email me at veganmom@clearwire.net
Much Vegan <3,
Susan
Susan, on April 21st, 2011 says:
Hi,
I just wanted to share this info with any Vegans who may be reading this review:
I spoke with the company that makes this product – their product contains Lanolin, an oil that is extracted from the shorn wool of sheep. Beware if, like me, your Vegan values/beliefs are very strict.
Much Vegan <3 ,
Susan