Recommend your detergent please!

ShadyKull · August 2013

I have a 5.5 month year old and have been using Charlie's Soap on his diapers since he was 2 months old. I have had some ammonia stink issues, which I think I have remedied with Funk Rock. Lately my little guy's poops have been thicker and stinkier for some reason (though still EBF) and now I am having barnyard smell, especially on the previously poopy diapers. I have kind of questioned whether Charlie's does a good enough job cleaning because it doesn't get even simple stains out of our clothes. I have tried increasing the amount of powder to 1.5 tbsp, but still have some odor. We have a water softener and a FL HE washer. Any suggestions on a detergent to try? Maybe BumGenius? Most of our stash is BG 4.0 with MF inserts.

bumpuser5078523 · August 2013

I love my tide.

I use 1 tablespoon and it works wonders. I was using too much at first and my rinses were soapy. It takes a little trial and error.

kjsmith9 · August 2013

Second vote for Tide.

unaveragejane · August 2013

I really like Grovia's Tiny Bubbles, but I've never tried Tide. For those who use it, is it perfume-y, or can you get it unscented?

chance_encounters · August 2013

Is the new tide "original" still working as well?

mommasqueak · August 2013

i made our own.

https://ecocrazymom.com/cloth-diaper-safe-homemade-laundry-detergent-30-for-a-1-year-supply/

it works wonderfully for us, we have a front loading HE

petitmonstree · August 2013

I asked this on another forum and a lot of people actually really like Tide is what I noticed. I was looking for something that is easily found in stores and Tide and Ecos Free & Clear were the top recommendations. Not sure about brands you can order online though. We might just use Tide and if it doesn't work for use try Ecos.

ShadyKull · August 2013

Thanks everyone, I guess I will maybe try 2T of Charlie's (though I will probably need to do extra rinses to get it all out) and also order some Tide to try that. Just straight up original powdered Tide, right?

ShadyKull · August 2013

Looking at the Tide options, would I go with Tide HE since I have an HE washer? Stupid question?

Mandmeesh · August 2013

Yes, the he kind

and original (or ultra) powdered

megpeg · August 2013

Ecos free and clear- we were using rockin green and kept getting a slight ammonia smell. The ECOS has been great so far.

krwact · August 2013

mommasqueak said:

i made our own.

https://ecocrazymom.com/cloth-diaper-safe-homemade-laundry-detergent-30-for-a-1-year-supply/

it works wonderfully for us, we have a front loading HE

Where did you find the washing soda and the oxygenated bleach? I just took a trip to Target and couldn't find either of those (even though the bleach in her picture is Target brand!) though I did get the baking soda and Dr. Bronners. I already have the 20 Mule Team Borax and I can't wait to try this!

PipSqueak0313 · August 2013

Just curious, could or would you add something like calgon to the detergent recipe posted above if you have hard water?

daffy2k · September 2013

I've always liked ECOS, but have never tried it with diapers. We've been using Nellie's Laundry Soda for all our household laundry for about 1.5 years, and have been washing diapers with it since DD was born in June. I love it! I bought the big pail from costco.ca (not sure if it is also available on the US site) for $94.99. We have had it for over 1 year and its not even 1/2 gone.

Recommend your detergent please!

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