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Questions for Tide users

SometimesRunnerSometimesRunner
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1. How much do you use? (bonus pts if you have an HE machine)

2. Can you smell Tide in your diapers after you wash/dry them? Am I using too much if I can? 

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Re: Questions for Tide users

  • lageorgiapaperielageorgiapaperie member

    I have a portable washer, so my answers probably won't help you much, I can only really fit 9 dipes in at a time.

     I've been using .5tbs but lately I've been thinking that is to much, so I've reduced it a little.

    I can usually smell the Tide very faintly. I think that's pretty normal for Tide since the scent is so strong.

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  • lindy27lindy27 member

    I have a HE machine and go almost up to the 1 line.  I have only been cloth diapering for 7 weeks but so far haven't had any smell issues.

    I can usually smell the Tide after washing a bit.

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  • ToastieSimonsToastieSimons member

    I have an HE FL with moderately hard water. I use 2 Tbsp.

    I cannot smell the tide when they're wet or dry. 

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  • tjkdlhbtjkdlhb member

    I had to up my amount to the 2nd line...my diapers were starting to smell funky...they have been fine since.  It will probably take a little experimenting to get the right amount for your machine. I can smell it faintly.

     

    edit: oops re-read your post...mine;s not HE




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    I use a little over the 1 line on the scoop, more like 1.5 but I'm washing diapers for 2. When I had just one in diapers I used a little under the 1 line on the scoop. I've never had stink issues or any other issues with my dipes. After washing there is a faint scent but not much.
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  • BLM10BLM10 member
    Non-HE machine, wash 12-14 diapers at a time... I go up to the 1 line. My AIOs smell faintly of Tide if I stick my nose in them to smell.
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  • veruca5839veruca5839 member
    I have an HE FL.  I use up to the 1 line.  I wash every other day, about 12-14 diapers at a time.  I don't usually smell any Tide.
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  • SometimesRunnerSometimesRunner
    Hmmm...is there a scoop that comes with the tide? I didn't see one when I opened the box. Maybe I need to dig around. Any idea how many tbsps is "1 line" or "2 lines?"
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