Diaper Swappers

keidlog · 09-23-2012, 03:47 PM

Im new to cd, and I was wondering if it's feasible to throw soiled diapers directly in my front loading machine instead of a pail. I was thinking I could add some water each time I thrw a soiled diaper in, and have it spin a few times, store them in the closed machine, and then run a wash cycle every couple days....

luvthefluff · 09-23-2012, 03:49 PM

i guess you could do that if you dont plan on doing reg laundry in between

i just rinse all my diapers and toss them into a garbage pail i got at wal mart

babycat42 · 09-23-2012, 03:56 PM

I wouldn't because I would only be able to think of all the bacteria in your washing machine. You would have to run a empty cycle with lots of bleach to clean out the inside of the drum.

keidlog · 09-23-2012, 04:11 PM

That's a good point, i guess i wouldnt want to treat my washer as a cheap garbage pail....

Doesn't the Walmart garbage pail get stinky? I hate cleaning such things out...

Maybe I should cave in and get a wet bag...

foxynursejo · 09-23-2012, 04:12 PM

I thought this was a good idea too, i'd throw them in there. then i noticed my washer was always stinky and once i started using a pail the stink was gone. i just have a trashcan with lid from wm and a thirsties pail liner. good luck!!

yogamama28 · 09-23-2012, 08:54 PM

I'd just suck it up and buy a couple hanging wetbags (probably XL). That way you throw the wetbag and diapers in the wash on wash day and everything comes out clean. Seems to be the easiest solution if you don't want to mess with a pail. We use snuggy baby wetbags and never have any smells.

09-23-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
keidlog Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 230 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100%	Can I Use my washer as a wet pail? Im new to cd, and I was wondering if it's feasible to throw soiled diapers directly in my front loading machine instead of a pail. I was thinking I could add some water each time I thrw a soiled diaper in, and have it spin a few times, store them in the closed machine, and then run a wash cycle every couple days....

09-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#2
luvthefluff Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: washington Posts: 1,034 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Can I Use my washer as a wet pail? i guess you could do that if you dont plan on doing reg laundry in between i just rinse all my diapers and toss them into a garbage pail i got at wal mart __________________ proud sahm to maddisyn 5yrs old Jonah 2yrs old Lilly 8.17.2012

09-23-2012, 03:56 PM	#3
babycat42 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,743 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100%	Re: Can I Use my washer as a wet pail? I wouldn't because I would only be able to think of all the bacteria in your washing machine. You would have to run a empty cycle with lots of bleach to clean out the inside of the drum. __________________ Wife to Andrew, Mother to Zoe(6), Luke(4), and Henry(2)

09-23-2012, 04:11 PM	#4
keidlog Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 230 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100%	Re: Can I Use my washer as a wet pail? That's a good point, i guess i wouldnt want to treat my washer as a cheap garbage pail.... Doesn't the Walmart garbage pail get stinky? I hate cleaning such things out... Maybe I should cave in and get a wet bag...

09-23-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
foxynursejo Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: colorado Posts: 1,142 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Can I Use my washer as a wet pail? I thought this was a good idea too, i'd throw them in there. then i noticed my washer was always stinky and once i started using a pail the stink was gone. i just have a trashcan with lid from wm and a thirsties pail liner. good luck!! __________________ Jolene, RN, - Proud mommy to Dylan 09-27-05. Twins Bryce and Kaia born 12-02-09. I've donated 1,000 oz of mamas milk! Babie's are weaned (32 months!), potty trained and I'm not BWing much anymore, but I still occasionally hang around here.