Prepping Question

JoieBee

Good morning, I was wondering how much detergent I should be using when prepping my prefolds and workhorses? I will be using Tide original powder. Also, I read that a diaper load should include approximately 18 diapers -- does this apply to prepping as well? Or can I include my 36 changes in the prepping loads?

Thanks so much! You guys have been so helpful and I have learned so much through this board!

TJ1979

Put however many diapers "fit" properly in your washer.  I have a huge HEFL and can fit 2 days worth of diapers for 2 kids no problem.  But in my mom's old TL, I can only fit one day's worth.
When prepping, I only use detergent for the first wash, and use tide to the 1 line. 

countrycotton

^wss detergent for the first wash only. After that your really just washing to add absorbency.

JoieBee

Great, thanks!