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should I be scared to add vinegar to my dipes?

CeltiCutieCeltiCutie member
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for any reason?

 I just see it so much here yet I read on BG's site not to... I have some inserts and now my pail liner still w/ ammonia smell after washing. DD's overnight diapers are BAD. I wanna just toss some vinegar in the next wash or do a soak but I'm scared it will ruin them in some way. Is this possible? 

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Re: should I be scared to add vinegar to my dipes?

  • CABunnyCABunny member
    I just do the soak on my non-PUL diapers.  I feel like adding vinegar to the pre-wash for all diapers is pretty harmless though.
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    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.
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  • CABunnyCABunny member

    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

    Whoa, Luvlie is serious!  Take my advice with a grain of salt - I've had no problems, but that's just my experience. 

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  • CeltiCutieCeltiCutie member

    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

     

    Oh my gosh. See I am SO glad I asked! I was going to just do it then I figured I better consult the guru's! 

     

    So if I wash/soak the inserts (microfiber) on their own I'll be ok though? 

    ETA: Also, what the heck do I do to get the smell out of my wet pail liner? my diapers w/ PUL are fine but my liner is STANK! LOL 

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member

    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

    Why?

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  • DomerJenCDomerJenC member

    I use vinegar in every load (rinse cycle) and have forever... no issues w/ any of my diapers or covers.

    Vinegar neutralizes ammonia, so it's a good way to clear up the issue.  You could always do another cycle w/ baking soda to make sure all the vinegar gets neutralized.  Then just make sure you rinse good :)

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    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

    Why luvlie why?

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    imageDr.Loretta:

    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

    Why?

    Yeah, why?  It's the ONLY way to get rid of the ammonia smell from my son's diapers.  I haven't had any issues.

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    imageBoizmom:
    imageDr.Loretta:

    imageluvlieK:
    DO NOT USE VINEGAR.  ESPECIALLY NOT ON PUL.

    Why?

    Yeah, why?  It's the ONLY way to get rid of the ammonia smell from my son's diapers.  I haven't had any issues.

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