plansrme Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Where did that thread go? Did someone make it all controversial and get it deleted? 'Cause I'll be darned if I can find it. I just want to thank the person who suggested Scotchgarding new baseball pants. The Little League all-star season started today (we lost badly, thanks for asking), but it meant I had a new pair of white pants on which to try this. Man oh man, it worked! There are still some barely detectable grass stains in the knees, but the red Georgia clay came out in one washing. I sprayed them down again tonight when they came out of the dryer. Too bad none of the other moms will speak to me, since I'm not in the clique, as I am sure they would all love to know my secret. Thanks, whomever you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I will have to try this. Our coach chose white pants for allstars. There should be a law saying that coaches who choose white pants have to wash them. Where do you find scotchguard at? What section of the store? Do you need to spray them after every washing?Thanks for passing on the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I started the thread but I can't find it either. Weird! I didn't suggest the Scotchguard and can't remember who did. Too late for me to try it this since our regular season is over now but I will definitely keep it in mind when fall ball starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I will have to try this. Our coach chose white pants for allstars. There should be a law saying that coaches who choose white pants have to wash them. Where do you find scotchguard at? What section of the store? Do you need to spray them after every washing?Thanks for passing on the tip! It is on the laundry aisle at my grocery store. I plan to reapply after every washing for tournament season. I take them outside and lay them over the porch rail and spray thoroughly. It takes 5 minutes, tops, much less than scrubbing the stains with a toothbrush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I am smiling as I read this thread :laugh: . I suspect there's a comedy routine in here somewhere, performed by a man, about his mother Scotchguarding his sports clothes. As a mom, however, I think it's a totally great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 deleted because I sounded unkind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 It is on the laundry aisle at my grocery store. I plan to reapply after every washing for tournament season. I take them outside and lay them over the porch rail and spray thoroughly. It takes 5 minutes, tops, much less than scrubbing the stains with a toothbrush! Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I am sure you researched the chemicals in Scotchgard and consider the environmental and health impact worth it. It looks like they do not use the same chemicals they once did, so I'm not sure what impact you are speaking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I am sure you researched the chemicals in Scotchgard and consider the environmental and health impact worth it. Could you be a little more condescending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I am sure you researched the chemicals in Scotchgard and consider the environmental and health impact worth it. Is this why the other thread isn't around? I googled and came up with these alternatives to Scotchguard: http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/natural-alternative-scotch-guard-20243.html LOVE the idea of protective slip covers! My ds will be the best slider in the history of baseball! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 It looks like they do not use the same chemicals they once did, so I'm not sure what impact you are speaking of? PFBS, the substitute chemical, does have a shorter half life, but contrary to what was commonly assumed, it is actually accumulating in humans. A Swedish study showed doubling of blood levels in 6.3 years. http://www.environme...-rises-in-blood PFBS has been detected in streams and drinking water. The toxicity of PFBS has not been studied sufficiently.. There is a study that show PFBS, like the older compounds, to have effects on brain cell development. I am rather cautious: some old studies claim that there would be no toxicity, but they also claimed that there would be no accumulation because of the short half-life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Could you be a little more condescending? I apologize. I have deleted my comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here's the other thread. Still here. Not deleted. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/475568-white-baseball-pants-help/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I would not spray Scotchgard on clothes my kids are wearing again and again to simply keep pants white. It's my personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 PFBS, the substitute chemical, does have a shorter half life, but contrary to what was commonly assumed, it is actually accumulating in humans. A Swedish study showed doubling of blood levels in 6.3 years. http://www.environme...-rises-in-blood PFBS has been detected in streams and drinking water. The toxicity of PFBS has not been studied sufficiently.. There is a study that show PFBS, like the older compounds, to have effects on brain cell development. I am rather cautious: some old studies claim that there would be no toxicity, but they also claimed that there would be no accumulation because of the short half-life. That is a little icky to think about! Thanks for the info. I just might stick with trying Fels Naptha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I tried scotch guard on white baseball pants and failed. Back to scrubbing, I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I tried scotch guard on white baseball pants and failed. Back to scrubbing, I guess Lately, this is what I have been doing: first I do a short prewash, then rub Fels Naptha soap on the dirty spots, then wash again. It seems to work pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks, will try. Unfortunately the whole pants are dirty, not just the knees and seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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