Newbie questions

Amberrae85

Question 1: I bought a used cloth diaper that was washed in Tide.  I know that alot of people use Tide for their cloth diapers but I am wanting to use Rockin Green or Laundry Tarts (cloth diaper specific detergent).  How do I "strip" the diaper of the build-up that will be on it already?  And is this necessary?

Question 2: I have a front load HE washing machine.  I have read in previous posts about cleaning out the buildup with vinegar and baking soda.  I am wondering if it is necessary to run a solution through the washing machine on the wash cyle so that it cleans more than just the drum on the inside of the machine?    

 Thank you in advance!

tokenhoser

1) Not really. I'd just wash it once in the detergent of your choice. I'll say it one more time though: Rockin Green is trash. Use Laundry Tarts instead.

2) Your FL should have a "basket clean" cycle. If you want to clean the basket, use that. Add whatever floats your boat for cleaner - bleach works well, as would vinegar. I wouldn't use vinegar and baking soda at the same time, as that will make a cool volcano that is chemically totally neutral.

Angela814

1) No experience here. I use Tide HE powder for my diapers with no issues.

2) My FL does not have a basket clean cycle. I actually didn't even know I was supposed to clean it. I've been cloth diapering DD2 at night for about a month now with no problems, and I have not cleaned my washer.

freezorburn

1) I have no experience with this.

2) I use Affresh. My machine actually has an Affresh cycle.