Striping & Yeast - Bleach or Vinegar?

Jcraul · January 2012

The tag on the diaper says not to use bleach but from what I gather 1/4 cup of bleach in an extra wash is what all the other Mom's are using regardless of diaper manufacturer.

Anyone have Fuzzibunz & strip with bleach? If not what do you use?

LottaLattes · January 2012

I'd only use bleach as a last resort. I'd start with a couple drops of blue Dawn dish detergent in a wash (and rinse, rinse, rinse) first to see if that clears it up. You can also try baking soda and/or vinegar as well.

tokenhoser · January 2012

What problem are you trying to fix?

I'd only use bleach to get rid of persistent stink. For repelling, I've used Dawn with success. I've never used vinegar, as I've read it doesn't mix well with hard water. I would use washing soda before I'd use baking soda.

Jcraul · January 2012

Im concerned we might have a yeast issue. My daughter has had a persistant rash for the last 2 weeks now. If we use sposies on the weekend with A&D it clears up but back in CD on Monday and by Tuesday it is back. I've tried the Lotramin the nurse at the peds office suggested and it helps but she can't seem to kick it.

I was wondering if it was in the diapers. We did the cold rinse & spin, hot wash w/ detergent, hot wash with 1 cup white vinegar and another hot rinse and spin on Sunday. One right after the other. Should we try bleach this weekend? Should I make some fleece liners so I can use Non safe CD diaper cream with our cloth diapers?

Is Grandma El's really CD safe? I've read not to use it with Fuzzi Bunz but the 2 CD Mom's here at work (bumbgeniouse 4.0) swear by Grandma El's.

tokenhoser · January 2012

https://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/YeastvsCloth.htm

If you're suspecting yeast, that gives a lot of ideas to combat it. I haven't had that problem - edit your post title to mention yeast problems to get more experienced people in to give advice. Smile

WaitingforGrace · January 2012

Late answer, but if the sposies clear it up it isn't yeast. Yeast doesn't come and go. Most likely it's build up on the diapers which is causing irritation. The blue dawn method works the best to strip.