Cloth Diapering Mamas... detergent?

ladymgray · September 2011

Hi ladies!

I'm sorry to say that (while I have spent lots of time on other baby boards) I haven't been here to the local board to say HELLO! So, firstly, hi!

Secondly, I'm about to start CDing with my toddler and my 4 month old. CD friends have advised that I ask local moms what detergent you think works best with our water here in terms of laundering CDs. (I plan on using AIO's and pockets, if that makes any difference in your suggestions.)

Thank you!

pinktulips · September 2011

We use liquid Planet for all of our laundry. I have been using Bum Genius for just over 3 years now and I have no stink issues and I never have had to strip them. I use just enough detergent to fill the cap halfway to the 0 mark - so very little detergent.

JDCSKF · September 2011

I use ECOS free and clear. I'm way down south though and my water is different. I have had no problems so far, and I have to use very little of it for my cloth. It's also made locally, which is another reason I like buying it. I use prefolds and covers and I have 1 AIO that has had no issues.

ICanHazCheezBurgr · September 2011

Another vote for Planet. I started off using another brand and ended up with stink and had to strip. Pinktulips turned me on to Planet, actually!

MSTie24 · September 2011

I liked Rockin' Green but DD ended up with a sensitivity to one of the scents, so I switched to Country Save powder. I like both for keeping them stink-free (although they're due for a strip now, but we've made it almost a year in her OS dipes so not bad!)

ladymgray · September 2011

thank you so much, mamas! i appreciate all the advice. i hope you and your families are able to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine today.

BriAndSean · September 2011

We started with Charlie's and it worked well using very little detergent. I switched to RnG because I found it for cheaper. It works well too, but I have to use more of it.

doublem · September 2011

We've also been using liquid Planet, but I might try Tiny Bubbles next, just because it's a good deal. I'm glad you posted, because we're about to run out and I need some more!

Kglan · September 2011

We use Country Save here for all CDs and clothes. We only had to strip diapers after we had to use some antibiotic ointments.

moohaha · September 2011

We started off with Rockin' Green but recently switched to Country Save which has worked out really well for us. (oh, and we have a FL'er if that matters)

spritzey · September 2011

We use Biokleen liquid. Works great, you just have to remember to use 1/4 the amount that you would normally use.

babyfished · September 2011

I'm in Olympia, but we've been using Country Save for 7+ months... haven't had a problem so far. Happy diapering! We used disposables for the first two months and I'm so happy we made the switch.

LifesPeachy · September 2011

I use Kirkland All Free and Clear from Costco. Works for us Smile

scarletii · September 2011

Another Country Save fan here. There's a website that rates the various detergents for use with cloth diapers. I don't have it at my fingertips though. Sorry!

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