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Switched detergents and now diapers smell

Team Kimball Team Kimball member
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Hi! I switched to using Nellie's powder soap from the Whole Foods brand. Now when my son's diapers are wet they stink horribly, as if he's pooped but they're just wet. I've read about "stripping" your washing machine or treating cloth diapers periodically, is this necessary or should I just switch to another soap? Do you have to treat them with a special cleaner here and there?

Also- I've been putting my covers in the dryer and just found out that's a no-no, does anyone else use a dryer for covers and have they seen the covers get ruined by this? I'm wondering if I can continue drying or if it's going to mean having to buy new covers eventually. 

Sorry for the double question…thanks!
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Re: Switched detergents and now diapers smell

  • bumpuser5078523bumpuser5078523 member
    I'm pretty sure your diapers aren't getting clean and you need more soap. What is your wash routine?

    Drying covers will just wear them out faster. They can delaminate quicker and the elastic and velcro will wear out faster.
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  • Danie007Danie007 member
    Spill your routine, and we will share our wealth if info. Off hand though it just sounds like you need to use more detergent.

    Drying is fine, but will wear them out faster.
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    TJ's got it under control
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    Sorry MK. I stole your smartass thunder. I just couldn't help myself. I didn't mean it ugly, it is just true.
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  • Aurora_BorealisAurora_Borealis member
    If your diapers smell like poop, all the stripping in the world isn't going to help you. Stripping doesn't get diapers clean. The right detergent and wash routine gets them clean. It sounds like Nellies doesn't work for you. So switch back or try a different detergent.
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