Prepping used workhorses help

NugsMom

I bought 10 used medium GMD workhorses. They are in good shape but have EBF stains. She used Nellie's, BG and Charlie's detergent on them. I use Tide. Do I need to prep them any special way other than just washing them?

I've bought used GMD dipes before, but that person also used Tide so I just washed them a few times before using.

Here's a pic of the EBF stains.

Kelly11235

Have you tried sunning them?

mrshudson618

Isn't Charlie's not supposed to be mixed with other detergents? That would concern me.
Other than that I would wash with 1/4 cup bleach, rinse until you can't smell the bleach, and then sun the stains.

NugsMom

Kelly11235 said:

Have you tried sunning them?

Not yet but I plan to. Just got them in the mail today. The previous owner said she has sunned them recently.

NugsMom

@lbs2012‌ thanks!

NugsMom

mrshudson618 said:

Isn't Charlie's not supposed to be mixed with other detergents? That would concern me.
Other than that I would wash with 1/4 cup bleach, rinse until you can't smell the bleach, and then sun the stains.

I'm not sure about Charlie's. I've always used Tide. Anyone else know? I will try bleach. Thanks.

NugsMom

lbs2012 said:

mrshudson618 said:

Isn't Charlie's not supposed to be mixed with other detergents? That would concern me.
Other than that I would wash with 1/4 cup bleach, rinse until you can't smell the bleach, and then sun the stains.

I think they just recommend using only Charlie's in your machine for all household laundry instead of using it on diapers and something different on clothing. We used to use this on everything and I remember it said to do a load of towels or rags first to rid the machine of build up from other detergents.

Good to know. Thank you.

NugsMom

I'm just getting around to bleaching these. I have splash less, concentrated bleach. Will this work or do I need to grab other bleach?

Into+the+Kitty

Is that like a liquid gel? I personally would hesitate using anything gel on my diapers.

NugsMom

@Into+the+Kitty‌ it looks pretty liquidy to me, but I don't use bleach too much. I will just pick up some regular stuff just to be sure. Thanks.

ElleBeeDub

I think as long as it's actual bleach (as opposed to color-safe bleach, which is not actually bleach), you're good.

NugsMom

@ElleBeeDub‌ who knew there were so many types of bleach? Not I.