Most of the experienced cloth diapering parents use very little, if any,
detergent on their diapers, actually.
I learned that you should add a rinse or two — before and sometimes after the wash, and that you need to use 1/2 the regular amount of
detergent on the diapers.
People a few years ago were often told that they shouldn't use standard
detergents on diapers, but if they did, use half the usual amount so they wouldn't need to have the detergent residue stripped out.
For one thing, not everyone uses the same
detergent on their diapers AND their clothes (we don't).
I have to say that when I saw the title of the post I thought it was going to be an aggressive anti-Tide rant, so thank you for proving me wrong:) I'm one of those people who uses mainstream
detergents on my diapers and won't hesitate to share what has worked for me with others who ask.
I was recently told by a certain Facebook group to throw away my soap nuts use commercial
detergent on my diapers.
Don't use standard laundry
detergents on your diapers but rather a cloth diaper approved detergent.
Not exact matches
-- South of the border, Colgate - Palmolive Co. is increasing the price of toothpaste, and Proctor & Gamble Co. and Kimberly - Clark Corp. are raising the sticker price
on detergent, toilet paper and
diapers.
Ted Mallett, VP and chief economist at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, says the difference for common household goods like
detergent and
diapers is largely due to the fact that retailers need higher margins in the smaller Canadian market; there are no tariffs
on most items like these.
Stock up
on things you'll need: maxi pads (trust me, you'll need them),
diapers and wipes if you have none, and
detergent.
If your
diapers smell of ammonia from
detergent build up you should strip them before putting them back
on your baby.
The first time washing new
diapers or accessories, you just want to do a simple wash
on hot with a small amount of
detergent.
It's generally not the
detergents that burn the baby's bottom, it's what's getting left behind
on the
diapers from improper washing.
I currently wash my
diaper laundry
on hot (water heat set to non-scald temperatures) with
detergent (and sometimes OxiClean) followed by a cold rinse.
Most instructions
on detergents say to use less
detergent in a HE machine than you normally would in a «regular» washing machine, but do you find this to be the case with washing
diapers?
Some may be related to the
diaper itself, such as an allergic reaction or sensitivity to the dyes in
diapers; chemical irritation from scented
diapers, wipes, soap or lotions; the
detergent used
on cloth
diapers; or texture irritation from the
diaper material itself.
Some manufacturers even put select
detergents on their list of
detergents to AVOID, in fact some go so far as to say that if you use THAT
detergent you will have VOIDED your cloth
diapers manufacturer warranty!
All together I have about 20
diapers, I always put the water
on the maximum setting, do a rinse cycle, wash in hot with a heaping tablespoon of
detergent (sometimes twice if they're really icky) then do 2 - 3 cycles
on warm with no
detergent.
Plus, save 10 %
on diapering accessories such as wet bags,
detergent, rash creams and more at the time you rent your
diapers.
* After cold rinse run a regular wash cycle
on hot, using 1/4 cup
detergent or if your using a
detergent made for cloth
diapers, follow the instructions
on package.
Using mainstream
detergents that contain certain additives
on cloth
diapers may leave chemical residue
on the fabric of those
diapers.
On wash day, you simply wash them in your machine (alone, with other clothes, or with cloth
diapers) with a
detergent that is free from fragrances and fabric softeners (which may make them less absorbent or cause them to leak).
Tip: Pre-wash any dark colored fabrics
on hot with your regular cloth
diaper detergent.
The following
detergents are the only
detergents approved to wash your cloth
diaper rental
diapers with: Tiny Bubbles Sports Wash Rockin Green Redemption Soap Allen's Eco Sprout Bumgenius Country Save The Laundry Tarts Ruby Moon Eco Nuts If there is a
detergent that you would like to use that is not
on this list please contact us before use to ensure that it is cloth
diaper safe.
On the other side, this type of
diapers requires more frequent changes and special
detergent.
Throw the cloth
diapers into a hot wash without any
detergent and
on the lowest water setting.
You have to use enough
detergent to get them clean (I use to the 3 line
on my Tide powder ultra scoop for two children in
diapers).
Many moms believe you should use half the recommended
detergent to wash your cloth
diapers, or the
detergent will «build up»
on the
diapers and cut absorbency.
If you use too much
detergent,
detergent residue can build up
on the fabric, keeping the
diapers from absorbing properly.
The Rockin» Green Classic Rock
Detergent is one of the best solutions for cloth
diapering mamas
on the market today.
Detergent buildup from insufficient rinsing, buildup from other products such as dryer sheets or fabric softeners, mineral film from water, and creams that you use
on your baby can all combine to create a smelly
diaper situation that persists even after washing.
Especially if you have a high efficiency washing machine, don't use too much soap or
detergent on your cloth
diapers.
One of the best things about this
detergent is that it actually works
on getting rid of smell and stink and actually cleans your cloth
diapers, making it the best choice for that brand new baby.
Gentle
on cloth
diaper elastics as well as PUL / TPU, this
detergent actually works and does not damage your
diapers, win - win!
How to use bleach: Add 1/3 cup of bleach to one full load of clean
diapers and wash
on hot / warm without
detergent.
For more information
on laundry
detergents for cloth
diapers, read our article
on how to wash cloth
diapers.
Most cloth
diaper retailers sell soaps or
detergents that have a proven track record of working well
on cloth
diapers.
These
diapers are super versatile, fit from birth to potty training depending
on how you fold them, wash easily with no fussy
detergents, and dry super fast — they're even good to use if you have to have to wash your
diapers by hand and line dry them.
Although there are a variety of laundry
detergents on the market that can clean your
diapers effectively, we recommend the following
detergents as we (and many of our customers) have positive results with them.
You should also always be
on the look - out for any
diaper rash that might be caused by a particular kind of
detergent,
detergent residue, or any extra ingredients you may not have noticed your
detergent contains.
That said, the type of cloth
diaper detergent you choose, as well as the method you choose to wash your baby's cloth
diapers, could have an affect
on diaper performance, lifespan, as well as potentially voiding your
diaper warranty.
Once it's time to wash, everyone has a different routine based
on the kind of
diapers they use, how hard or soft their water is, and what
detergent works best in those situations.
Soaps can leave a film
on the
diaper that cause build up, although they are more natural compared to synthetic
detergents.
Motherease prefers the Kind Laundry
detergent, and while they offer a lifetime warranty
on their
diapers, using
detergents which are not approved voids the warranty so be cauteous!
If you notice a build - up of residue
on your
diapers or your
diapers are not as absorbent AND YOU HAVE NOT been using fabric softener sheets in the dryer or any
detergent with fabric softeners built - in, temporarily cease your use of vinegar.
Most sources suggest washing with less than the recommended amount of
detergent, to avoid
detergent build up
on your
diapers.
For questions or comments
on cloth
diaper detergents, head over to our Facebook page and leave us a note!
Our goal with this article is to provide you with more information about cloth
diaper detergents, as well as links to some more detailed articles you can refer to for more information if you want a deeper understanding.Washing cloth
diapers can seem daunting because there is a ton of conflicting information out there
on the internet about the best way to wash cloth
diapers, and more cloth
diaper detergent brands than you can imagine!
Wash your cloth
diapers on hot using a good quality laundry
detergent and an extra rinse.
Read
on to find out how choosing the right
detergent, changing the amount you use, or adding a water conditioner can simplify your cloth
diaper experience by eliminating or reducing stripping from your laundry routines, and extend the life of your
diapers, too!