Diaper Swappers

jaelynsmommy61607 · 06-27-2011, 04:01 PM

We live in the city so I don't think its too drastic either way.

I just bought some planet. I'm going to try half planet half tide and see were that takes me.

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nurse&mom23 · 06-27-2011, 04:08 PM

I have used bio kleen, dropps, babyganics, charlies(have to add oxy and borax to this), bum genius, rockn' green, tide and the only ones I didn't like were tide and rockin green. I had the same experience as you it got the diapers clean but they smelled soooo strong of tide. With rockin green, I had to use like 4 scoops and they still didn't really seem clean ( classic and hard rock). Any way, all the other ones work pretty well, no strong scents and clean smelling diapers. FWIW, we have pretty hard water, but not well water.

jaelynsmommy61607 · 06-27-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nurse&mom23

I have used bio kleen, dropps, babyganics, charlies(have to add oxy and borax to this), bum genius, rockn' green, tide and the only ones I didn't like were tide and rockin green. I had the same experience as you it got the diapers clean but they smelled soooo strong of tide. With rockin green, I had to use like 4 scoops and they still didn't really seem clean ( classic and hard rock). Any way, all the other ones work pretty well, no strong scents and clean smelling diapers. FWIW, we have pretty hard water, but not well water.

Was it the fresh scent dropps?

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nurse&mom23 · 06-27-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jaelynsmommy61607

Was it the fresh scent dropps?

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No scent and dye free. I have heard of people using the scented ones, but I have no experience. I prefer my diapers not to smell perfumy. Funny, because I like my clothes to smell "april fresh".

jaelynsmommy61607 · 06-27-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nurse&mom23

No scent and dye free. I have heard of people using the scented ones, but I have no experience. I prefer my diapers not to smell perfumy. Funny, because I like my clothes to smell "april fresh".

I got the fresh scent and am going to return it. Because I feel the same way.

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isabelsmummy · 06-27-2011, 11:10 PM

I see you have a toddler. I had to add a long hot soak to my regular routine once we got into real toddlerhood.

I've tried to skip the soaking and the diapers don't smell clean every time.

- short cold rinse
- hot soak with detergent (4hours or so)
- then turn the agitation on and do the wash
- extra cold rinse.

I use Tide Free. But for us, the soak is essential unless I want to do 2 whole hot washes.

06-27-2011, 04:01 PM	#11
jaelynsmommy61607 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everett,WA Posts: 7,316 Ratings: 105 Feedback: 100%	We live in the city so I don't think its too drastic either way. I just bought some planet. I'm going to try half planet half tide and see were that takes me. Sent from my EVO using DS Forum __________________ Jessica-Mommy Jaelyn(6-16-07) & Dominic (2-4-10) HBA2C Damian(6-19-12)

06-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#12
nurse&mom23 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 2,137 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I have used bio kleen, dropps, babyganics, charlies(have to add oxy and borax to this), bum genius, rockn' green, tide and the only ones I didn't like were tide and rockin green. I had the same experience as you it got the diapers clean but they smelled soooo strong of tide. With rockin green, I had to use like 4 scoops and they still didn't really seem clean ( classic and hard rock). Any way, all the other ones work pretty well, no strong scents and clean smelling diapers. FWIW, we have pretty hard water, but not well water. __________________ Mom to: Skylar 12/5/02 Garen 10/23/06 and Coleman 02/22/10 I am also the wife of a very busy banddirector! : I can't spell to save my life, forgive me.

06-27-2011, 11:10 PM	#16
isabelsmummy Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,561 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Re: I <3 cloth diapers but hate detergent! I see you have a toddler. I had to add a long hot soak to my regular routine once we got into real toddlerhood. I've tried to skip the soaking and the diapers don't smell clean every time. - short cold rinse - hot soak with detergent (4hours or so) - then turn the agitation on and do the wash - extra cold rinse. I use Tide Free. But for us, the soak is essential unless I want to do 2 whole hot washes.

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