Detergent Advice

Danielle2482

I have an LG front load washer with soft water (we have a water softener).  What is the best detergent for me to use?  Are there any that I should avoid due to that combination?  I believe my washer has an option to use more water if that matters.  I haven't looked into it too far as I am just building my stash and I'm not due until fall.

tokenhoser

Soft water is the easiest to work with.

What do you normally use on your clothes?

CLLDLL

The advice that was give to me when I started CD'ing was to pick the easiest washing solution first.  If that didn't work, then try something more complicated.

So, I would suggest picking a detergent that is easy for you to get.  Try it for a while, if you have issues with it then troubleshoot.  There's really no one guaranteed to work detergent for everyone.  It just depends on your particular water/washer/diaper type combination.

I will say, whatever you pick, use about 1/2 what the recommended amount is.  With soft water and at FL, it will be easy to get detergent build-up.

 

Danielle2482

I use all free and clear for normal clothes.  I was planning to try Nellies.  Would 1 Tablespoon or 1/2 tablespoon get a full load of about 24 pockets or All in ones clean?

CLLDLL

I don't use Nellie's, but in general if the recommended amount for a top loader is 1 tbsp. then start by using 1/2 tbsp. for a full load of diapers in a front loader.  You may have to tweak that a bit once you get into your routine if you find you're getting stink or ammonia.

BriDaily

I use Soap Nuts from Green Virgin Products. I also use OxyBoost on occasion. I have used this combo with hard water and it works great, so I imagine if you have a water softener it would be perfectly fine. Plus, the cost savings of using Soap Nuts is ah-mazing! I will be buying another bag Friday - second time I have bought laundry soap this year. Yups, you read that right. No more buying a bottle of laundry detergent every month!

bhdoucette

Danielle2482:

I use all free and clear for normal clothes.  I was planning to try Nellies.  Would 1 Tablespoon or 1/2 tablespoon get a full load of about 24 pockets or All in ones clean?

I use Nellie's in a front loader. My machine (although it will fit more) can only clean a maximum of 18 pocket diapers at once. If I throw that many in, I use a rounded tablespoon of Nellie's. Or a true tablespoon for fewer diapers.