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Way too much detergent

countrycottoncountrycotton member
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So, for my regular laundry I use homemade detergent. Equal parts, Borox, washing soda, tide, 1/2part oxi free and clear, and a grated bar of zote soap. For a large load of super dirty laundry I use 1 1/2 tablespoons. Well, as I was starting diaper laundry, (diapers in and full of water) I went to grab the BacOut and act dentally knocked the regular detergent in the washer. I got about half of it out, but there is probably 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup I couldn't get out!!

What do I do?!?
 
I went a head and started the washing machine, I know I will need wash over and over and over to get the soap out, but should I do a hot water strip after, or maybe rlr? What would you do? I fear I may have ruined 1/2 my stash!
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Re: Way too much detergent

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  • sarenu1sarenu1 member
    If I had done it, I would have just rinsed everything out in the utility sink and tossed it back in the washer.

    I'd just keep running rinses until you don't see bubbles.
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  • countrycottoncountrycotton member
    That's it? You don't think the zote (like fels-naphtha) will kill the absorbency?
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  • sarenu1sarenu1 member
    edited August 2014
    For one wash, I would just rinse everything really good and then try out one diaper before worrying about trying to fix something that may not be an issue.
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  • countrycottoncountrycotton member
    @AFwifelife‌ it was my homemade detergent.
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  • abby8279abby8279 member
    edited August 2014
    I would think just once wouldn't be a big deal.  I think build-up happens over time.  If anything I would do a hot wash w/o detergent just to get it all out and then several rinses.  

    If afterward you have absorbency issues then you could try a different strip.
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  • countrycottoncountrycotton member
    Thank you all SOOOOOOO much! I completely freaked out. All of my fitted were in that load. I would cry if I ruined my TT and cutesy cloth.
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  • PipSqueak0313PipSqueak0313 member
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't a bunch of the handwashers use Zote during the handwashing challenge?

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  • countrycottoncountrycotton member
    It only took six rinses but I know have super clean diapers.
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