Scent Free Detergent
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Danno
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Most laundry detergent companies have a version that is "free and clear". That is free of perfumes and clear of dyes. I assume that they mean UV brightners when they speak of dyes, I'm not aware of other dyes. I have a jug of the Arm and Hammer version of this laundry soap at home. Until I'm told otherwise, I will assum that this is no different than Sport Wash and any other "hunting clothes soap". If there are marketers of these products please jump in here and correct me. Otherwise I will continue to save the pennies. On a related note I priced a scent free bar of soap at a large sporting goods store. I also priced (then bought) a scent free bar of soap at Wal Mart in the soap isle. The first bar was $5. The second was $1. I can't smell any difference. Throw out all the testimonials you want, I need proof that there is really any difference in these products.
Sorry just a little pet peeve of mine.
Sorry just a little pet peeve of mine.
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BigSkyScott
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Howdy Danno~ I'm a Newbee here and this is my first post.
I have to agree with you on this one. I use Arm&Hammer also. IMO, The rest are overrated and overpriced.
Scott
I have to agree with you on this one. I use Arm&Hammer also. IMO, The rest are overrated and overpriced.
Scott
A couple of years ago I was doing the same thing. After looking into this a little further, I found the even though they say free of dyes and perfumes they still contain UV brighteners. For example, I use All Free Clear for all my non-hunting clothes. The label says free of all dyes and perfumes. If you read the ingredients (small print) it still contains a brightening agent. That is what I want to avoid, therefore, I do not use it for anything I might be wearing on stand. The fact that is scent free is good for your other laundry so it doesn't stink up your washer and dryer. Stick with HS, Sport-wash or if your inclined to save a little money just plain old baking soda for your camo.
liv4archery
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Is there anything you can do if you have previously used detergent with UV brighteners to "deglow" them.
liv4archery
PMA Member
Where can I get UV killer by Atsko?
Here is a link to their website:
http://www.atsko.com/
There is a link to a dealer/distributor based on your zip code. Click on "where to buy".
http://www.atsko.com/
There is a link to a dealer/distributor based on your zip code. Click on "where to buy".
WKP - Todd
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I think that UV stuff is a scam. Go into the woods and look up. What do you see? Lot's of bright sky mixed with dark streaks. Start wearing a camo designed with this in-mind, and you'll be farther ahead than worrying about UV brightness. Intrusion by Gray Wolf and Predator are two of the best IMO....
I agree that Predator has great patterns and I use it. I think your missing the point though in that the UV brighteners affect whatever camo pattern you put in your wash. Here is an interesting link with more info:
http://www.qdma.com/articles/details.asp?id=48
http://www.qdma.com/articles/details.asp?id=48
OK, so you don't believe the UV stuff and you like paying extra for the UV brighteners so you can look purdy out in the woods? Just kidding, I couldn't resist.
I use the Sport-Wash since I was already using it on my ski and rain wear. If you wait til the end of the season Walmart always marks it down with the hunting stuff. It turns out to be cheaper per load than the large jug of All. Something like $0.17 per load versus $0.47.
I use the Sport-Wash since I was already using it on my ski and rain wear. If you wait til the end of the season Walmart always marks it down with the hunting stuff. It turns out to be cheaper per load than the large jug of All. Something like $0.17 per load versus $0.47.
Danno
PMA Member
Re: Scent Free Detergent--A Research Project
OK boys, I believe that this whole UV thing is a researchable topic. Here's the deal. A UV brightner, if effective should cause your clothes to flouresce under a UV light such as a black light. One location where such lights are available I am told is your local Gentlemen's Club. Now, here's what you need to do. Dress in your full camo and sit directly under the UV light. This should be near the tip rail. Take note of the degree of flourescence of your camo. You must now leave, go home, wash your clothes in a UV brightner and return. Again note the degree of florescence of the camo. Then immediately report to this board. OK, who's willing to "take one for the team"? Cyclone Hunter is not eligible.
OK boys, I believe that this whole UV thing is a researchable topic. Here's the deal. A UV brightner, if effective should cause your clothes to flouresce under a UV light such as a black light. One location where such lights are available I am told is your local Gentlemen's Club. Now, here's what you need to do. Dress in your full camo and sit directly under the UV light. This should be near the tip rail. Take note of the degree of flourescence of your camo. You must now leave, go home, wash your clothes in a UV brightner and return. Again note the degree of florescence of the camo. Then immediately report to this board. OK, who's willing to "take one for the team"? Cyclone Hunter is not eligible.
Re: Scent Free Detergent--A Research Project
Suppose we could turn this into a scent loc/blocker test too? Shower at home with your favorite scent free soap, change in the parking lot as if hunting, sit up front, large tips guaranteed exposure ..... return home slide in bed with the wife. Kind of reminds me of an old Lynyrd Skynyrd song:
Ooh, ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell?
Ooh, ooh that smell
Your wife's going to kill you....
I of course have never been to one of these establishments but I think I would showering again upon returning home.
Suppose we could turn this into a scent loc/blocker test too? Shower at home with your favorite scent free soap, change in the parking lot as if hunting, sit up front, large tips guaranteed exposure ..... return home slide in bed with the wife. Kind of reminds me of an old Lynyrd Skynyrd song:
Ooh, ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell?
Ooh, ooh that smell
Your wife's going to kill you....
I of course have never been to one of these establishments but I think I would showering again upon returning home.
ILL BUCK
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Re: Scent Free Detergent--A Research Project
Heres a good link (caution it is very detailed and could put you to sleep) on how a deer sees uv light differently than we do. Sounds like there might be something to the UV stuff.
http://home.adelphia.net/~geffert/deervis.htm
Heres a good link (caution it is very detailed and could put you to sleep) on how a deer sees uv light differently than we do. Sounds like there might be something to the UV stuff.
http://home.adelphia.net/~geffert/deervis.htm
ironwood
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Ask a Grunt who has played games at night with NV. I have. It makes a difference. I believe very much in keeping the UV brighteners out of my hunting clothing and can say that I saw a very big change in the number of deer sighting I experienced eleven years ago when I committed to taking this as a serious concern. Scent free and UV free, I keep watching the grocery shelves for something that has both but have not seen any as of yet. Sports Wash is very cheap by the way. A one ounce cap full does a whole load. Many of the new Outdoor hunting detergents are not nearly as economical. I did not read all of the above post because of time; this is just my humble opinion. NOW everybody shut up and get UV free!
By the way I did use the UV Killer back in the begining. I am not sure as to their effectiveness. But I firmly believe you should desire to keep the brighteners out of your hunting laundry.
By the way I did use the UV Killer back in the begining. I am not sure as to their effectiveness. But I firmly believe you should desire to keep the brighteners out of your hunting laundry.