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.

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 :)

Pretty much the same as Eucalan-- currently 20 cents per once more expensive, but smells nicer, to me :)I like that you don't have to rinse it (seems crazy, but it works!) so the lanolin stays in the fabric to condition it. Cleans well, and leaves wool soft. Some of the clothes from the same load still have a very light scent after drying, and others don't, which is odd, since they're all 85% wool and I swished the Knit IQ around in the water before adding clothes. Pure wool shirts smell like nothing after drying.Scents are hard to describe, but I'd call it a little spicy and almost woodsy. I don't like "girly" scents and I love it. I think most guys would like it too, unless they don't want any scent. As I mentioned, it is very light to non-existent after drying.I'm glad other reviewers warned about rust on the spring in the dispenser top. I would hate that, since this stuff isn't cheap. I put it into a different bottle as soon as I got it, to avoid that. The "3 pumps per gallon of water" would be convenient, though.