Laundry Soap

[Carnevale]

We will be on the Ruby in April and will need to do some laundry.  Is bringing one’s own soap allowed?  If so, does it matter if we bring liquid or powdered soap?   If not, do Princess ships have any scent free soap options?  I ask as due to allergies I do much better with unscented soaps.  Thanks!

[erber]

We too use unscented laundry detergent.You can bring your own soap, liquid or powder. We have done so in the past on several cruises. Our dermatologist gave us individual packets of liquid unscented laundry detergent for one of our cruises. I don't know if those packets can be purchased as well. We have also brought powdered laundry detergent in a zip loc bag to use. I don't know what selection Princess has on board.

[WatchHill]

You can purchase small packets of detergent from the vending machines in the laundry room.  I seem to recall they sell All. We always pack a small container of scent free detergent, it doesn't take up much space in the luggage. 

 

Darcy

[ChattTenn]

You can bring fabric softener too (save money) for the dryer.

 

Truyen

[Shmoo here]

1 hour ago, erber said:

I don't know if those packets can be purchased as well.

What brand were they?  I found several on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=individual+unscented+laundry+detergent+packets&ref=nb_sb_noss

Edited February 23, 2020 by Shmoo here

[Relaxedfun]

We always bring laundry pods in a sandwich-size zip loc bag.  One for each load, it is not too many.    For sensitive skin, All and other detergents on ship are harsh.

[Potstech]

We bring the 3 in 1 Purex sheets that we bought several years ago.  Hard to find now.  Would bring some of the laundry pods if I wanted to do laundry on a cruise.

[Carnevale]

Many thanks for all of your replies!  This is very helpful....I am heading now to order some pods from the Amazon link.

[rsquirrel]

4 hours ago, Potstech said:

We bring the 3 in 1 Purex sheets that we bought several years ago.  Hard to find now.  Would bring some of the laundry pods if I wanted to do laundry on a cruise.

I have some of those saved too from years ago I only use them when I cruise.

[Kate P.C]

Sure you can bring whatever laundry detergent you want. The shops also sell some, the vendor machines have some, but I doubt they have unscented. Stay safe with your own and bring it with you.

[susancruzs]

I bring my own, unscented.  Arm & Hammer liquid, doesn't take much for a load.  I put it in a plastic bag I have for liquids in my carry on.  I have those 3 oz. travel containers you can buy, labeled with a marker, works for me.  I bring my shampoo, too.  I take long cruises, usually 20+ days, want my own toiletries.

 

Posts lately about liquid soap containers, I travel with my soap.  One for shower, one for counter.  My container (old) is like a soap dish.  Their bottles will go on the shelf.  I tell the room steward I bring my own, not that they would take it out, just in case.

Edited February 23, 2020 by susancruzs

[mammajamma2013]

On 2/22/2020 at 6:37 PM, Potstech said:

We bring the 3 in 1 Purex sheets that we bought several years ago.  Hard to find now.  Would bring some of the laundry pods if I wanted to do laundry on a cruise.

I've ordered these from Amazon and really like them. They aren't Purex but work really well. They are also avaiable in unscented. Sorry for the gigantic link (and I hope it works!).

 https://www.amazon.com/WashEZE-Laundry-Detergent-Individual-Efficient/dp/B00C2WAX5G/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_0_1/131-5371485-3311354?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00C2WAX5G&pd_rd_r=0cbab122-8335-42ed-b792-a6cf4c4c981c&pd_rd_w=xjQOf&pd_rd_wg=8L2G3&pf_rd_p=0946130b-642c-4183-a88a-a384a499f7a7&pf_rd_r=JHRPJ6R0DT52N3M1X0DM&psc=1&refRID=JHRPJ6R0DT52N3M1X0DM

 

Edited to add: the link works.

Edited February 24, 2020 by mammajamma2013
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[pcur]

On 2/22/2020 at 5:37 PM, Potstech said:

We bring the 3 in 1 Purex sheets that we bought several years ago.  Hard to find now.  Would bring some of the laundry pods if I wanted to do laundry on a cruise.

I use these Purex sheets, too.  They are great!  I bought a large supply, and since some of the loads are just small undie loads, I cut a bunch of the sheets in half and use them in the extra small loads.  What I like is the fabric softener is built in.

 

They are sold cheaper on Ebay than Amazon.

[Thrak]

We always bring gel pods of scent free detergent. I'm allergic to most types of detergent and most types of scent. (Dryer sheets are evil. If one is being used in the neighborhood I stay inside as much as possible.) It's so easy to bring your own - just make sure they are in something sealed in case of accidents.