Diaper Swappers

2under2 · 03-14-2009, 11:03 AM

so after struggling with our hard water issues, i finally started using calgon water softner. but it is SOOO expensive, so i had an idea and tried it and it works GREAT!! i have used it several times now with no problems and only good results so i am hoping you can try it and post how it works for you!!!

So i sent dh out to buy a big bag (40lb) of water softner pellets (like morton the kind you would buy to put in a water softner) but then i put 15 pellets in for diapers (i do a cold rinse, then a hot wash so i put them in with the hot water) it works great!! no more stinkies, and no more drawn out stripping!!!

i also use it for my regular laundry and the clothes are coming out great too!! not nearly as many stains, and it is not dingy looking anymore!! i use 10 pellets for regular laundry on hot and i use 5 pellets for my cold washes (fleece) . so i have a big bag that will last me who knows how long for less then 5 bucks, which is what i was basically spending PER WEEK on the other stuff!!!

so try it and tell me if it works for you!! ( i have only bought the pellets i don't know if the crystals would work too)

Good Luck

Apple_Dumplin · 03-14-2009, 11:32 AM

This is very interesting! We have extremely hard water too. I'd be interested in gettin some of this. Where did you get it? I wonder if you screwed it into your shower head if it would soften the water there or just block it?

2under2 · 03-14-2009, 11:52 AM

you can buy it at most hardware stores, or menards, home depo, fleet farm, etc.

TinkerPlink · 03-14-2009, 09:46 PM

Do you have a particular brand to recommend? I see that you mentioned Morton's - is this what you bought? I agree, Calgon is ultra pricey, and I can't find coupons/deals anywhere!

shetibo · 03-14-2009, 10:47 PM

i read your title and i was gunna suggest salt even thought i have never tired it cuz i thought you were looking for tips!
how funny! i might have to try that! thanks

JMBaby · 03-15-2009, 12:52 AM

WOW! Thank you SOOOO much. We just moved to hard water country two weeks ago and I have been battling my water the ENTIRE time. I bought the Calgon but you're right, it is very pricey, not to mention the detergent is pricey as well. Washing ANYTHING was getting to be an expensive routine.

I will DEFINITELY try this and report back! I'm off to Menard's tomorrow.

You just put the pebbles right in the washing machine? Do they dissolve entirely with each load?

whiteyacht · 03-15-2009, 01:06 AM

Great idea!

kali'smommy · 03-15-2009, 02:11 AM

does anyone think this would work if I only have cold water?? how do you know how much to use??

AguaViva · 03-15-2009, 06:39 PM

Question: do you think this will this cause a rash? i recently switched from Baking Soda to Calgon and my LO broke out in a horrible rash (only figured out recently that it was the calgon thanks to a DS mama). We have very hard water, too.

2under2 · 03-16-2009, 02:06 PM

i have no idea about rashes..

yes i put the pellets right on the bottom of the washer before i put the clothes in,

for cold water i use just 5 , i did more but they didn't dissolve, 5 dissolved completely in cold water,

for warm or hot water 10-15 pellets are good and dissolve completely!

03-14-2009, 11:03 AM	#1
2under2 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,356 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	BEST TIP for hard water so after struggling with our hard water issues, i finally started using calgon water softner. but it is SOOO expensive, so i had an idea and tried it and it works GREAT!! i have used it several times now with no problems and only good results so i am hoping you can try it and post how it works for you!!! So i sent dh out to buy a big bag (40lb) of water softner pellets (like morton the kind you would buy to put in a water softner) but then i put 15 pellets in for diapers (i do a cold rinse, then a hot wash so i put them in with the hot water) it works great!! no more stinkies, and no more drawn out stripping!!! i also use it for my regular laundry and the clothes are coming out great too!! not nearly as many stains, and it is not dingy looking anymore!! i use 10 pellets for regular laundry on hot and i use 5 pellets for my cold washes (fleece) . so i have a big bag that will last me who knows how long for less then 5 bucks, which is what i was basically spending PER WEEK on the other stuff!!! so try it and tell me if it works for you!! ( i have only bought the pellets i don't know if the crystals would work too) Good Luck __________________ Amanda mommy to ds 3/13/05 and dd 9/11/06 and Abigail 2-24-08-- come SWAG with me!! http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/2under2

03-14-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
Apple_Dumplin Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 1,376 Ratings: 126 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: BEST TIP for hard water This is very interesting! We have extremely hard water too. I'd be interested in gettin some of this. Where did you get it? I wonder if you screwed it into your shower head if it would soften the water there or just block it? __________________ ~Alley~ Wife to Randy Mom to Avery(1/08) & Emerson (6/10)

03-14-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
2under2 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,356 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: BEST TIP for hard water you can buy it at most hardware stores, or menards, home depo, fleet farm, etc. __________________ Amanda mommy to ds 3/13/05 and dd 9/11/06 and Abigail 2-24-08-- come SWAG with me!! http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/2under2

03-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#4
TinkerPlink Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 1,386 Ratings: 72 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: BEST TIP for hard water Do you have a particular brand to recommend? I see that you mentioned Morton's - is this what you bought? I agree, Calgon is ultra pricey, and I can't find coupons/deals anywhere! __________________ Heidi T Elijah 8/17/08 Ethan 10/31/10

03-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
shetibo Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nc Posts: 4,494 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: BEST TIP for hard water i read your title and i was gunna suggest salt even thought i have never tired it cuz i thought you were looking for tips! how funny! i might have to try that! thanks __________________ Hi! I'm Jess! The momma of a crazy lil boy and wife to a soldier. I'm also the momma behind shetibo presents: Knotty Ewe shetibo: she (as in girl) tea (like the drink) bow (tie a bow)