Washing AIOs.

mrshudson618

My stash has always been prefolds and a handful of pockets, but recently I got some used thirsties AIOs and now I am having stink issues with just the AIOs.

I wash EOD, cold light wash, hot wash heavy, cold light wash. Tide to the 1 line.

I don't use the AIOs often, they aren't very absorbent without a doubler, but they are nice to have for grandparents or babysitters, and for out and about. They also take FOREVER to dry.

Is it worth revamping my wash routine for a few diapers that aren't my favorite, or would you just quit using them?
Since stink is the issue I assume that more detergent is the solution. Since my prefolds and pockets are fine right now, that makes me worried that adding more detergent I will have to worry about build up, or do a third rinse or something.

Into+the+Kitty

Are they MF or natural fibers? MF always required more detergent to get clean IMO.

YellowLily2013

Has there always been a stink issue with them? Since they were used they may have issues... Ammonia, barnyard, etc. that may need to be resolved... Once it's resolved I think your wash routine looks fine.

Did you bleach them?

mrshudson618

Yes they are MF, I suppose that is the issue.

And when I got them I stripped and then bleached. ( I had a bad experience with used once, so I err on the side of caution.)

If I add more detergent how much more should I add if it is just 2 or 3 in a load where the rest is prefolds and covers?

karenhorning

Are you turning them inside out when you dry them?  Having the underside of the microfiber exposed (rather than the stay-dry fleece) cuts down the drying time a lot.

bumpuser5078523

I found that mine were holding the detergent. I do a quick wash on warm/warm to rinse them better for my last rinse before drying.