The diapers are not coming clean, what am I doing wrong?

Jennicap

I have prefolds and BG3.0 I rinse twice then wash then do an extra rinse to rinse out the soap. They aren't coming clean, do they need to soak? Its mostly the poop that isn't coming clean, there are still marks, it hasn't been sunny out so I plan on line drying them but in bad weather I use my dryer, but they come out of the wash with stain marks so I haven't even put them in the dryer yet. anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

Sam78

Yes, you're expecting them not to have stains - that's what you're doing wrong If they don't smell, they're fine: staining is to be expected.

tmp-214118062502913

Happy to help, need to know one thing - how old is the baby and is he fed EBM or other?  That could adjust some things.

But sounds like it may not be enough detergent, and not enough hot water.

We do a cold rinse/soak for a bit.  Then a hot/cold wash with 2 tbsp of Crunchy Clean or to the 2 level with Tide.  The dryer shouldn't affect cleanliness.

tmp-214118062502913

Sam78:

Yes, you're expecting them not to have stains - that's what you're doing wrong If they don't smell, they're fine: staining is to be expected.

Also this.  EBF poop is a super-staining sort of stuff, especially on prefolds and cotton.  Some sunshine helps them go away, but it's normal.

Now if there is smell, it's another thing (like what I wrote).

atlbride23

sometimes I do a little "scrub, scrub" on my 3.0s during the agitation cycle of the wash (yes, I pick up any slightly poopy dipes and scrub the soap around), then I set the dial back to agitate for another minute or two before the rinse.  This gets 'em sparkly.  I think it's just solid food poop + polyester= kinda sticky.

mooeta

Some peroxide will also help the staining

smurfetteinred

It sounds to me like you're just saying that they're coming out stained. Unfortunately, stains happen whether the diapers are clean or not. It looks like you have a newborn and EBF poop and meconium (not sure hold old your baby is) can be mega stainers for some people. Letting them sun dry and having an oxygen bleach in your wash can help but presence of stains does not mean that they're dirty. Now if they smell like poop or pee coming out of the wash or if there's still some sort of solid present on the diapers, then that's a different story. But just staining is going to be normal.

Jennicap

He is 2.5 weeks old and yes EBF. lol I'm using tide f&c and not using up the level 2 mark since I know you shouldn't use too much. And I thought the poop doesn't stain, I guess that is my first problem! They don't smell so I guess I'm good! thanks for making me sane I keep washing them and its not coming out! 

atlbride23

Sorry, I didn't realize you have a new babe- New baby liquid poop stains everything.  That's part of the deal.

Jennicap

thanks ladies, no idea why I have been under the impression the poop doesn't stain... ummm

tmp-214118062502913

Nice new ticker!

Yep, they say EBF poop is water-soluble.  I also thought that meant stain-free.  Notomuch!

But it is nice to know that a Tide to Go pen will get EBF poop stains out of carpeting!

Jennicap

mdjunebride:

Nice new ticker!

Yep, they say EBF poop is water-soluble.  I also thought that meant stain-free.  Notomuch!

But it is nice to know that a Tide to Go pen will get EBF poop stains out of carpeting!

I will have to remember that 

lytedark

Jennicap:

thanks ladies, no idea why I have been under the impression the poop doesn't stain... ummm

did you buy any used dipes?  because that's why iiiii thought they didn't stain!  lol.  i've purchased these used diapers that you can't even tell have been used apart from fading on some - it's crazy.  the sun must really work wonders on them!

smurfetteinred

lytedark:

Jennicap:

thanks ladies, no idea why I have been under the impression the poop doesn't stain... ummm

did you buy any used dipes?  because that's why iiiii thought they didn't stain!  lol.  i've purchased these used diapers that you can't even tell have been used apart from fading on some - it's crazy.  the sun must really work wonders on them!

I've had really good luck with the eff homemade detergent and no staining. I think it has to do with the oxygen bleach. Until we started solids with A we had zero staining on her diapers. Not even the meconium stained. And we don't line dry because our yard is really iffy sun wise so no sunning. Even Noel's, when they stain, usually come out in a wash or two.