Community› The Bump Message Boards› Eco-Friendly Family
Eco-Friendly Family
New Discussion

Yeast in CD: Bleach Question

VermillionsssVermillionsss
in Eco-Friendly Family
Okay, so stupid question. I need to wash my diapers with bleach, as we have a reoccurring infection. I read the hows and whys on Pin Stripes and Polka Dots, thanks to you girls. But, all of my diapers say DO NOT BLEACH. So.... what kind of effect is bleaching going to have on my expensive stash of diapers? I looked for one that said it was safe on colors, but couldn't find any. 
Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: Yeast in CD: Bleach Question

  • satreecesatreece

    What kind of diapers are you using?

    Really, on synthetic fibers, bleach won't cause much damage - BG recommends it as part of the monthly diaper routine - but I'm sure if you used a ton of bleach every wash, PUL would get damaged, etc.  On natural fibers, my understanding is that it causes them to break down more quickly (the same way it would if you used it on your clothes every time you washed).  

    I think 1/4c is what's recommended for treating yeast - it's a pretty minimal amount.  I haven't used it on lots of colored diapers (other than colored PUL and it was fine) but I did wash my wetbags when we had our yeast problem and the print on the wetbags wasn't damaged at all.

    Hope that helps!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker imageimage
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • VermillionsssVermillionsss

    I have Tots Bots easy fit with prints/colors, and Fuzzibunz OS with colors. I was worried about the PUL. So the bleach shouldn't do much unless I do it really more than once?

     

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • satreecesatreece
    Yeah, the PUL should be fine.  Like I said, I wouldn't do it at every wash because I think it would damage it after time.  But I do it with my bumgenius all-in-ones and pockets on about a monthly basis and they are fine.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker imageimage
    Report Reply
  • NavyPilotWifeNavyPilotWife member
    I have a top loader and when I use bleach, I make sure the cycle has been going for a few minutes. That way your diapers aren't sitting in bleach. I haven't had any problems with colored or minky diapers.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker>
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"