Remember the thread about the JR Watkins Detergent? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

mlhmrsdds · 11-18-2010, 01:28 PM

It was about 6-8 weeks ago I think. Someone found it at Target and was going to try it. Well I did too! Here is my update incase anyone cares:

I found it to work great on stink but I needed to use oxyclean to keep the stains out. Otherwise I LOVE it! My organic inserts are almost as soft as when they were new and the couple prefolds I do wash are always fresh and soft and no microfiber or any type of stink (not that I really had problems with that before anyhow).

Here is what I do, I have a Maytag Epic FL with medium to slightly hard water:
Cold rinse with nothing
Hot wash with one heaping scoop (I think it is a tablespoon) of the JR Watkins
1/4ish scoop of oxyclean versitile (yellow lid)
Just the rinse the machine does (I think it is default to two rinses though).

About every 6 weeks or so I do run a sanitize cycle, but I wouldn't have to, I just like that extra clean once in awhile.

ETA: In case you missed the original thread this is a natural detergent found in a box at Target in their natural cleaning isle, near the Method stuff. It was hard for me to spot at first but I found mine on the top shelf.

faiths13 · 11-18-2010, 05:42 PM

i remember that thread. i was wondering about it too. would love to hear if any other mamas are still loving it : )

cmaniezzz · 11-18-2010, 06:53 PM

I remember that thread.. As far as i can remember, i think it didn't work for her dipes.. filmsy residue or something.. how long you've been use this?

lizzy79 · 06-30-2011, 01:10 PM

anyone else try this detergent?? i found it on sale today at target and bought some. haven't tried it on my diapers yet. so far nothing has worked on my diapers except all free and clear. i would be super impressed if this works!

cmaniezzz · 06-30-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lizzy79

anyone else try this detergent?? i found it on sale today at target and bought some. haven't tried it on my diapers yet. so far nothing has worked on my diapers except all free and clear. i would be super impressed if this works!

I recommend try Dropps detergent instead of this, they also have it on sale for the regular scented one in as seen on tv aisle..

11-18-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
mlhmrsdds Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 5,512 Ratings: 215 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Remember the thread about the JR Watkins Detergent? It was about 6-8 weeks ago I think. Someone found it at Target and was going to try it. Well I did too! Here is my update incase anyone cares: I found it to work great on stink but I needed to use oxyclean to keep the stains out. Otherwise I LOVE it! My organic inserts are almost as soft as when they were new and the couple prefolds I do wash are always fresh and soft and no microfiber or any type of stink (not that I really had problems with that before anyhow). Here is what I do, I have a Maytag Epic FL with medium to slightly hard water: Cold rinse with nothing Hot wash with one heaping scoop (I think it is a tablespoon) of the JR Watkins 1/4ish scoop of oxyclean versitile (yellow lid) Just the rinse the machine does (I think it is default to two rinses though). About every 6 weeks or so I do run a sanitize cycle, but I wouldn't have to, I just like that extra clean once in awhile. ETA: In case you missed the original thread this is a natural detergent found in a box at Target in their natural cleaning isle, near the Method stuff. It was hard for me to spot at first but I found mine on the top shelf. __________________ Melissa, mama to: Genevieve 04/04, Brooklyn 06/05, Callia 10/07 & Greysen 11/09 www.thegreenbabystore.com GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. USE COUPON CODE 35OFF TO SAVE 35% OFF IN-STOCK ITEMS. Last edited by mlhmrsdds; 11-18-2010 at 01:30 PM.

11-18-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
faiths13 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 16,951 Ratings: 342 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Remember the thread about the JR Watkins Detergent? i remember that thread. i was wondering about it too. would love to hear if any other mamas are still loving it : ) __________________ Beth - homeschooling, Christ loving mom to Magus '99, Malakai '01, Bastian '07, Jace '09, Step Mom to Seth '95, married to Damon, love of my life! My last ds is pl'ed!

11-18-2010, 06:53 PM	#3
cmaniezzz Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 3,487 Ratings: 245 Feedback: 100%	Re: Remember the thread about the JR Watkins Detergent? I remember that thread.. As far as i can remember, i think it didn't work for her dipes.. filmsy residue or something.. how long you've been use this? __________________ Knita's Knitting YYMN/MYMN custom Like myFacebook page to win free YYMN

06-30-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
lizzy79 Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 319 Ratings: 21 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Remember the thread about the JR Watkins Detergent? anyone else try this detergent?? i found it on sale today at target and bought some. haven't tried it on my diapers yet. so far nothing has worked on my diapers except all free and clear. i would be super impressed if this works!

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