What type of soap is ideal for hand washing bibs?

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by dgauthier

If you've decided on Dr. Bronner's, great.

For others on the the thread, note Dr. Bronners costs 53 cents an ounce. Woolite (which is the definitive hand wash detergent since 1951) is 16 cents an ounce.

In addition, Woolite is available virtually everywhere, which is certainly handy when traveling. I would expect Dr. Bronners is a bit harder to find.

good advice! thank you.

[tellyho]

Castile soap can be had for much cheaper than Bronners prices, FWIW. I use it for woolens, usually $20ish shipped for a gallon

[dustyrider]

Originally Posted by dgauthier

If you've decided on Dr. Bronner's, great.

For others on the the thread, note Dr. Bronners costs 53 cents an ounce. Woolite (which is the definitive hand wash detergent since 1951) is 16 cents an ounce.

In addition, Woolite is available virtually everywhere, which is certainly handy when traveling. I would expect Dr. Bronners is a bit harder to find.

I did some clicking around on Woolite’s website and was surprised to see, “Avoid contact with skin”. What’s that all about? I get my Bronner’s from Wally World for around $0.49 an ounce. The big bottle lasts me long enough to get sick of the scent right around the time when I have to buy some more. I also use it to wash everything I take on a bike tour including my undercarriage, not sure you should do that with Woolite…

[dgauthier]

Originally Posted by dustyrider

I did some clicking around on Woolite’s website and was surprised to see, “Avoid contact with skin”. What’s that all about? I get my Bronner’s from Wally World for around $0.49 an ounce. The big bottle lasts me long enough to get sick of the scent right around the time when I have to buy some more. I also use it to wash everything I take on a bike tour including my undercarriage, not sure you should do that with Woolite…

Whatever floats your boat. We are all unique, precious little snowflakes...

[weaponsgrade]

My technique is to fill the sink, slosh and rinse a few times, let it sit and soak while I shower, and then ring out and dry. No soap. I’d definitely wouldn’t use dishwashing soap. I used to use a bit on my helmet straps but discovered that the soap residue caused a skin rash on my face. Took awhile to figure that one out.

[bironi]

Dr. Bronner's is a great choice for the whole family's use on the road.
Entertaining reading the bottle as well.
My wife and I have been using "Baby Unscented", until recently.
We are now using "Citrus".
Enjoy the road trip.
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[kiwisimon]

I just use body soap as it runs off my body when i jump in the shower with my bibs under my feet. the same process rinses the soap out.
Fresh sweat is not that hard to wash out. And if soap works on our skin it obviously will work on our shorts. A final rinse in cold water in the wash basin ensures they are chemical free.
I do use bits butter before every ride and thus far 30 plus years of irritation free cycling.

[buddybikes]

I use Dawn (as this is in our kitchen anyway) figure if it is good enough to wash oiled ducks (and hands) good enough for shorts.

[MO Will]

Another vote for Atsko Sport Wash. I use it at home. I just bring a small Nalgene bottle on the road. Unscented and rinses clean. I also like to bring a very small fan to help dry overnight if no washer/dryer.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by buddybikes

I use Dawn (as this is in our kitchen anyway) figure if it is good enough to wash oiled ducks (and hands) good enough for shorts.

Sure but it's only used once to clean oiled ducks.

[charliedid]

I think Woolite leaves too many oils (softeners) that don't rinse all that well, because they are not meant to.

[Mikej]

Anybody use ASSOS soap?