KnitIQ No Rinse Delicate Wash Liquid Detergent, 16.9 fl. oz - Natural Wool Wash with Lanolin for Delicates and Knit Wool Fabric, Lavender Citrus Fragrance, 100 Washes

While I haven't yet used this wool wash on an item I've knitted, I've used it on three different 100% wool items I have at home and I've been super satisfied with the results!First, I used it to wash the Pendleton throw in the picture. I've had this blanket for 15 years and I'm embarrassed to say I've only dry cleaned it once. It does say dry clean only, but I hate the nasty chemicals in dry cleaning. My cats love this blanket, so, it was time to do something. I filled the bathtub with a few inches of cold water and added the instructed pumps of KnitIQ. I moved the blanket around a bit to get the water to flow through, but not agitate the fibers. The water was sooooo dirty that I repeated this process three times. I didn't scrub or rub it together, just gently swished it around and let it soak. It removed a ton of dirt and grime. Once I was satisfied with the cleanliness, I rolled it in several towels to get as much water out as possible and line dried it, rotating it frequently.This blanket has never been softer - the lanolin really rejuvenated the fibers. It smells great, is wonderfully clean, and the colors seem brighter.Next, I used it on an Aran Islands sweater - all intricate cables and braids - that my husband had put in the dryer and shrunk many years ago. The arms were at least 3 inches too short after he did this. I let it soak and reshaped it, trying to 'unshrink' it. I blocked it to dry for a bit, and then line dried it, again rotating it so it wouldn't get a wonky crease. It worked like a charm. I was so surprised. I have some moth holes to repair, but the sweater is back to its original shape and size - sweater (and my memories of the Aran Islands) saved!Finally, I tried this on a badly felted wool scarf. The wool wash softened it up a bit and helped me reshape it some, but it did not relieve the felting. I didn't expect it to - it's impossible to undo felting when it happens, and I'm surprised that the wool wash softened it as much as it did. It's once again wearable and I got some more length from reshaping it.I highly recommend this wool wash! I like the scent too - it's a light, natural lavender citrus that isn't overpowering (I'm sensitive to scents). Note that, if you've never washed wool before, the wool itself has a wet animal smell to it when it is wet. Once it's dry, that smell goes away, and you're left with a faint lavender citrus scent.

Bottom line: Highly recommend lavender citrus for wool!- Pros: concentrated, fresh fragrance is subtle after drying, sensitive skin friendly (unless allergic to lanolin!) cleans everyday wear easily, softens and fluffs fibers, gentle on colors, easy to use, no rinse necessary, pump makes dispensing small amounts easy, works for hand and machine wash- Cons: a bit pricey, but worth the investment.

I heard about this from a friend and first used it to soak a long, heavy scarf before blocking. Indeed, it softened the yarn and imparted a clean scent. The best part is that rinsing is not necessary. A fine product!

This no-rinse cleaner works incredibly well. I've only used it for my sheepskin rugs and I'm delighted with how they have been revitalized and are softer than ever. I found for me the best way to apply was to fill the sink with 1 gallon of warm water and 3 pumps of the cleanser. I work up a lather and using a scrubbing brush I used the least water and the most foam to scrub into the fibers. then I would swish the scrubbing brush into the bubbles and continue. I was surprised how much dirt was removed. The 1st rug I cleaned, I basically washed the rug in the soapy water and continued to wring out the rug until it was just damp and then let it air dry. Both rugs came out absolutely soft and clean. Although there is a very faint scent of lavender when washing the rugs, it quickly evaporated. I highly recommend this product!

Used this on newly knitted wool baby blanket prior to blocking and it worked like a charm with no rinsing. Left blanket soft, clean and smelling fresh.

I typically work with super bulky wool that sheds like crazy while I'm working with it- a few rows into anything and I have stray hairs ALL over my face. The final product is always soft, but a little scratchy and you'll see a little fuzz 'glow' on things like beanies.The first piece I used the soak on is a big bulky wool blanket that was knit fairly tight and was shedding like my Shiba all summer. I soaked it in KnitIQ for an hour or so and rinsed it a few times. OMG I had no idea wool could soak up SO much water! I almost fell in the tub trying to pull the blanket out. After rolling the blanket up in several towels and a few days of flat drying/loose blocking, the fibers of my blanket relaxed and became more sturdy- this is now the softest, most comfy blanket in the house (that definitely does not shed).At first (because the soak has lanolin and I used 100% wool) it definitely smelled like some funky sheep rolled in some lavender and mud. After the blanket dried, it's had a lavender citrus scent that seems to last forever. I think I washed it 2 months ago, we use it everyday, and it still smells freshly washed.I've also used to soak to wash a small bit of clothes to see how it works on fabrics like cotton. You don't get the 'funky sheep' smell and it does a really good job of cleaning. You just let it soak, and you don't need to agitate the water. The scent doesn't last as long- I assume the scent binds to the lanolin.Aside from being great for wool items and hand knits, I think this soak is a great option if you're traveling a lot or you're having washer problems. If I moved into an apartment that required me to use communal pay machines again, I would totally use this wash for smaller wash loads to save money, for sure.UPDATE: I’ve used this wash on other difficult to wash items and it’s proven to be an amazing stain lifter! I soaked my wrist braces (with metal supports in them) overnight. They had paint stains on them that were years old, so I didn’t expect anything special. The paint was gone the next day! I’ve also been using the soak for my white fabric face masks overnight- makeup comes right out without scrubbing or bleach :)