Diaper Swappers

**BreakDanzer** · 06-16-2011, 02:33 PM

I weaned myself off of my Tide addiction a few months ago. I switched over to Rockin Green and have loved it. My DH, not so much. He misses the scent of Tide.

So I let him talk me into buying some Tide at Sam's Club. One wash of DD's diapers, with the bare minimum of detergent, and FOUR rinses, the scent is over-powering me. Those diapers are now sitting in my washer, soaking in Dawn for a good stripping. Do y'all think one good stripping will be enough to rid the diapers of the Tide?

I still have no idea what the hell I was thinking....

mamahen · 06-16-2011, 02:58 PM

could you keep using the RnG but get it in unscented and just add a tiny bit of tide for the scent??

KimA · 06-16-2011, 03:12 PM

Tide is nasty stuff isn't it. Any amount can leave build up on your diapers. It's also full of chemicals including the scent that pollute our environment. The build up from it will also expose your child to some of the same chemicals that disposables have in them.
If you use the RNG it will pull all that Tide gunk out, may take a few washes though.

*MamaStacy* · 06-16-2011, 03:31 PM

I love Tide. But that being said, Tide and RnG do NOT mix. There are a bunch of threads on here about people switching from 1 to the other and not getting very good results. It took me a good 1/2 dozen washes in Tide to fix what RnG did to our dipes. I don't think Tide is awful, but its the ONLY thing that works on our diapers. Its either Tide or no CD in this house.

Mommax2in2006 · 06-16-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by *MamaStacy*

I love Tide. But that being said, Tide and RnG do NOT mix. There are a bunch of threads on here about people switching from 1 to the other and not getting very good results. It took me a good 1/2 dozen washes in Tide to fix what RnG did to our dipes. I don't think Tide is awful, but its the ONLY thing that works on our diapers. Its either Tide or no CD in this house.

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Khaag55 · 06-16-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by *MamaStacy*

I love Tide. But that being said, Tide and RnG do NOT mix. There are a bunch of threads on here about people switching from 1 to the other and not getting very good results. It took me a good 1/2 dozen washes in Tide to fix what RnG did to our dipes. I don't think Tide is awful, but its the ONLY thing that works on our diapers. Its either Tide or no CD in this house.

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NewCDerInCO · 06-16-2011, 03:42 PM

AND- Rumparooz customer service, for one, recommends tide as their 1st choice detergent... and does NOT recommend RnG AT ALL....says if you use RnG and have elastic or delamination issues, they will not replace your diapers.

Stefibeth · 06-16-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NewCDerInCO

AND- Rumparooz customer service, for one, recommends tide as their 1st choice detergent... and does NOT recommend RnG AT ALL....says if you use RnG and have elastic or delamination issues, they will not replace your diapers.

Wow! I didn't realize this!

Not that I have Rumps or use RnG, but still, crazy!

**BreakDanzer** · 06-16-2011, 03:52 PM

It's funny all the different advice we get. The first year I was absolutely sure my Tide was IT. And no one could tell me differently! Then the little eco-warrior in me started asserting it's conscience, so I made the switch to RNG.

If I have learned anything it's use what works for YOU. Tide worked well for us. I love RNG because of their "green" content and customer service, but I have had ammonia problems now twice. I don't think it is the detergents fault any more, it's: 1) my water; and 2) my needing to adjust to either more or less detergent.

Now I just have to endure the eye-rolling of DH who is now irritated he is losing his Tide all over again.

mamahen · 06-16-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NewCDerInCO

AND- Rumparooz customer service, for one, recommends tide as their 1st choice detergent... and does NOT recommend RnG AT ALL....says if you use RnG and have elastic or delamination issues, they will not replace your diapers.

Really???

I need a spreadsheet of which dipes can be use with what detergent, dried or not, bleached or not. Sheesh! It's all I can do to make sure they're clean and on the bum.

06-16-2011, 02:33 PM	#1
BreakDanzer Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 232	Against my better judgment, I return to Tide and regret it. :( I weaned myself off of my Tide addiction a few months ago. I switched over to Rockin Green and have loved it. My DH, not so much. He misses the scent of Tide. So I let him talk me into buying some Tide at Sam's Club. One wash of DD's diapers, with the bare minimum of detergent, and FOUR rinses, the scent is over-powering me. Those diapers are now sitting in my washer, soaking in Dawn for a good stripping. Do y'all think one good stripping will be enough to rid the diapers of the Tide? I still have no idea what the hell I was thinking....

06-16-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
mamahen Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 2,270 Ratings: 42 Feedback: 100%	Re: Against my better judgment, I return to Tide and regret it. :( could you keep using the RnG but get it in unscented and just add a tiny bit of tide for the scent?? __________________ DS1 08/27/09 46 & DS2 7/23/11 47 Please rear face your child to the max- their lives could depend on it.

06-16-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
KimA Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 6,506 Ratings: 224 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Against my better judgment, I return to Tide and regret it. :( Tide is nasty stuff isn't it. Any amount can leave build up on your diapers. It's also full of chemicals including the scent that pollute our environment. The build up from it will also expose your child to some of the same chemicals that disposables have in them. If you use the RNG it will pull all that Tide gunk out, may take a few washes though. __________________ Wife to A mama to DS (96) & DD (07), proud surro mom (10) Missing my younger sister Ashley RIP 7/26/07 and our Booda RIP 5/3/09 everyday NH's only dedicated cloth diaper retail store! All of our in stock diapers are prepped! www.petitebottoms.com

06-16-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
MamaStacy Registered Users Formerly: MyTwoSunshines Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mathis, TX Posts: 7,017 Ratings: 728 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Against my better judgment, I return to Tide and regret it. :( I love Tide. But that being said, Tide and RnG do NOT mix. There are a bunch of threads on here about people switching from 1 to the other and not getting very good results. It took me a good 1/2 dozen washes in Tide to fix what RnG did to our dipes. I don't think Tide is awful, but its the ONLY thing that works on our diapers. Its either Tide or no CD in this house. __________________ Stacy They call me mommy "Sissy" 6-02, "Bubba" 5-05, "Ninny" 3-08, "Kalli" 3-10 Currently have NO kiddos in diapers! But I still love this community!!

06-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#7
NewCDerInCO Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 474 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Against my better judgment, I return to Tide and regret it. :( AND- Rumparooz customer service, for one, recommends tide as their 1st choice detergent... and does NOT recommend RnG AT ALL....says if you use RnG and have elastic or delamination issues, they will not replace your diapers. __________________ Married to DH, SAHM to DD (3/26/08), CDing, BFing, co-sleeping (for now) with DS born 1/8/11!