CD question

ladipale

We've been using our CDs for about 6 months now and they are starting to build up a smell. They don't really smell just after washing, but as soon as she pees, I can smell it. Any tips on getting the stink out? We have a HE front loader if that helps any.

teambaumer

Sounds like it is time for stripping and sunning.

 

ETA: I love using Bac-Out. It really helps with odors and stains.

pkw

I agree with others, stripping and sunning.

Also, try using some vinegar with each wash.  It helps cleanse them and remove smell.  

ladipale

PKW:

I agree with others, stripping and sunning.

Also, try using some vinegar with each wash.  It helps cleanse them and remove smell.  

When do you add the vinegar? 

I wash in 3 cycles: a cold rinse with no detergent, a hot wash with cold rinse on perma press, extra rinse with Charlie's Soap and a quick wash with warm water, cold rinse.

ashleyhuney

ladipale:

PKW:

I agree with others, stripping and sunning.

Also, try using some vinegar with each wash.  It helps cleanse them and remove smell.  

When do you add the vinegar? 

I wash in 3 cycles: a cold rinse with no detergent, a hot wash with cold rinse on perma press, extra rinse with Charlie's Soap and a quick wash with warm water, cold rinse.

I have had zero stink issues since I started this routine almost two years ago. I have only washed weekly since J day PTed a year ago so we really put it to the test! Cold soak/rinse with baking soda, about 1/4 cup Hot wash with 2 tablespoon mix of 1 part washing soda, 1 part oxybrite (oxyclean) Cold rinse with 1/2 c vinegar Easy, works perfectly, no stink. I agree that before starting on a new routine that stripping and sunning is in order. Oh, and you should always balance vinegar out with baking soda in the first cycle to balance out the ph.

ashleyhuney

ladipale:

PKW:

I agree with others, stripping and sunning.

Also, try using some vinegar with each wash.  It helps cleanse them and remove smell.  

When do you add the vinegar? 

I wash in 3 cycles: a cold rinse with no detergent, a hot wash with cold rinse on perma press, extra rinse with Charlie's Soap and a quick wash with warm water, cold rinse.

I have had zero stink issues since I started this routine almost two years ago. I have only washed weekly since J day PTed a year ago so we really put it to the test! Cold soak/rinse with baking soda, about 1/4 cup Hot wash with 2 tablespoon mix of 1 part washing soda, 1 part oxybrite (oxyclean) Cold rinse with 1/2 c vinegar Easy, works perfectly, no stink. I agree that before starting on a new routine that stripping and sunning is in order. Oh, and you should always balance vinegar out with baking soda in the first cycle to balance out the ph.