Interesting diaper washing info, and a ?

flyer23

I have learned a lot of this through trial and error over the years, but this is a really nice summary that flies in the face of a lot of the "normal" diaper washing instructions:

https://wazoodle.com/index.php/default/diapermaking/101-washing-diapers/

And a question. Does anyone use a "big brand" detergent that is NOT Tide? DS's bottom turns red if I use Tide... I use Country Save and it works reasonably well (and I can find it locally, which is always nice), but I do have occasional ammonia issues. I'm wondering if there's a more powerful detergent would work better without affecting DS's skin.

Quizzle

Have you tried Planet? It's not as big name, but it's readily available and CD safe so far as I know.

 

We use Tide because it works best for us. RnG just wasn't getting it all done for us.

 

I've also been doing the warm rinse/soak thing -- it depends on my mood. And I ust recently started upping the amount of detergent I use and it's so much better. I just had to do another cycle with no detergent to rinse better the other day. 

AggieBeth06

Hm... Id always been told to do a cold rinse followed by a hot wash. I may try the hot presoak/hot wash.

Has anyone used clr on tpu? I have suspected a mineral issue and wondered about it, but tried baking soda/vinegar instead.

I'm very frustrated with our wash.

laxchick60

That article certainly explains why many people here use tide with no problems. Arm and hammer free and clear might be an option for you. I don't think it has any of the brighteners in it. I too might just try a soak instead of a cold rinse. Thanks for posting this!