overlanolized

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   I ran hot water over the tube of lanolin to try and get the last bit out and it worked a little too well. When I started squeezing it a bunch came out. I couldn't really tell how much was in the water because it was already melted but I figured it would be ok. I let a pair of wool nursing pads soak first then put a pair of longies in. I squeezed out the water, rolled them in towels, and put them on the drying rack. 
This morning when I checked them they're super sticky. Just touching them left my hands coated. Is it possible to over lanolize? Should they be rewashed or should I just use them and wait for the lanolin to work it's way off?

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elus0814 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(2) Perennial Pinner 4 years 133 days Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Points: 6517	Post Options Post Reply Quote elus0814 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: overlanolized Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 10:33am
	I ran hot water over the tube of lanolin to try and get the last bit out and it worked a little too well. When I started squeezing it a bunch came out. I couldn't really tell how much was in the water because it was already melted but I figured it would be ok. I let a pair of wool nursing pads soak first then put a pair of longies in. I squeezed out the water, rolled them in towels, and put them on the drying rack. This morning when I checked them they're super sticky. Just touching them left my hands coated. Is it possible to over lanolize? Should they be rewashed or should I just use them and wait for the lanolin to work it's way off?

musicmama Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'inspector Member Rating(8) Perennial Pinner 5 years 126 days Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Location: United States Points: 21905	Post Options Post Reply Quote musicmama Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 5:36pm
	They are definitely over lanolized. I did it a few times (luckily only in the wet zone). Seems a shame to strip out all that lanolin, so I used them as is. The stickiness didn't last too long. You may have a different issue if you find that the areas that don't encounter urine end up staying tacky. Not sure about that one.
	Christine DS1-G (1/06), DS2-D (1/08), DS3-S (4-10)

northwoods Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Perennial Pinner 3 years 284 days Joined: 08 Sep 2009 Location: Canada Points: 1598	Post Options Post Reply Quote northwoods Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 7:22pm
	I've done that a few times. I use them as is and the sticky feeling goes away pretty fast.

J2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(11) P'insane Perennial Pinner 2 years 309 days Joined: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 8100	Post Options Post Reply Quote J2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 8:45pm
	i didn't even know that you could overlanolize. GL with it!
	Jenn There’s a big difference between Knowledge & Wisdom. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

elus0814 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(2) Perennial Pinner 4 years 133 days Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Points: 6517	Post Options Post Reply Quote elus0814 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2012 at 10:08pm
	They seem to be getting less sticky while they're drying. I think I'm going to let them dry all the way then try to blot off some of the excess lanolin with a towel before using. DD2 will just have extra soft legs for a few days