tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post1474729069872561372..comments2023-11-03T06:35:09.950-04:00Comments on The Cloth Diaper Whisperer: The Science of Washing Cloth DiapersTCDWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647180584171829981noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-55681505531862028282011-04-14T10:37:02.580-04:002011-04-14T10:37:02.580-04:00I will try the baking soda thing and I want to get...I will try the baking soda thing and I want to get and outside rack to dry on but for now sometimes put them on the fence. I do like that you don't dry the PUL diapers I will try that too to see if I can get mine to last longer as well. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-49618071636590789422011-03-26T18:05:58.724-04:002011-03-26T18:05:58.724-04:00I finally figured out my CD washing schedule and n...I finally figured out my CD washing schedule and now I am having fun laundering diapers!!! I realized two things.... most importantly, diapers have to be washed often (like every two or at most three days). Also, rinse and wash on cold first to get the stinkies out.Joe and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064696260310859365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-20122015945837117822011-03-26T12:36:39.781-04:002011-03-26T12:36:39.781-04:00A top loader is easy. I just use 1/4 oz of Allen&#...A top loader is easy. I just use 1/4 oz of Allen's naturally and wash hot on high with 24 diapers or less. I think the trick to avoiding smells is to use cd friendly detergent for all of your laundry. If I had to have a more complicated routine I think I'd go nuts.Tent Revivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823504395434019043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-29899499828496083672011-03-26T11:13:30.072-04:002011-03-26T11:13:30.072-04:00You are going to love your diaper sprayer! I never...You are going to love your diaper sprayer! I never thought I would need one but once I got mine I can't imagine what it would be like without it.The Beck Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817865233768679098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-10847807649868382142011-03-25T23:34:10.122-04:002011-03-25T23:34:10.122-04:00What I do is to compensate for not having a top lo...What I do is to compensate for not having a top loader since the front loaders don't use as much water and you can't really soak over night. <br />This is also focusing on hard water issues. It is all trial and error figuring out what works for you: your washer, water type, the diapers you use, and how often you wash. I am no expert by any means but have become one in what works for us :)<br />I have truly learned a lot from following diapershops on Facebook! Stacy is great and quick at answering all questions.Craig and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541914810688969546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-9877815110132634142011-03-25T18:50:41.005-04:002011-03-25T18:50:41.005-04:00I think it's interesting that you don't do...I think it's interesting that you don't do a cold wash, but a warm initial wash instead. I am currently battling with stink (just got some Rockin Green Classic samples today) so I am hoping that doing some switching of our wash routine will help. Thanks!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848573922193838991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-6089558394354435682011-03-25T16:34:54.157-04:002011-03-25T16:34:54.157-04:00Thanks for posting this. It's nice to hear oth...Thanks for posting this. It's nice to hear other washing routines!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154668407741873422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-40916452789113998012011-03-25T16:28:02.551-04:002011-03-25T16:28:02.551-04:00I thought you weren't supposed to wash cloth d...I thought you weren't supposed to wash cloth diapers in hot water or on hot cycles?<br /><br />And I've been having a problem with the smells not coming completely out of the diapers and inserts... which has been pretty discouraging.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip about diapers with PUL! I'll start hang-drying those.<br /><br />BreeBreeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584193426230457723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-60149955705818071522011-03-25T15:34:40.518-04:002011-03-25T15:34:40.518-04:00I am so scared of this part of CDing. I have sever...I am so scared of this part of CDing. I have several routines that I've heard of, and I just have to keep reminding myself that it takes some trial and error. But I'm not gonna lie - I hope I get it right the first time! hahaLarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724675337980390322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-53333150897117268922011-03-25T12:36:05.491-04:002011-03-25T12:36:05.491-04:00Great! I was wondering how to get extra water into...Great! I was wondering how to get extra water into my front loader. Never thought about using the place where detergent goes. What a great idea. And that would do double duty... I'm sure it would keep the dispenser nice and clean, instead of getting detergent buildup!Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890849369603245975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-27552954710185678202011-03-25T09:36:07.519-04:002011-03-25T09:36:07.519-04:00What about those of us with top-loader machines? A...What about those of us with top-loader machines? Any tips for us?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029151568875554375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-44453493016643248282011-03-24T21:36:29.196-04:002011-03-24T21:36:29.196-04:00I did a lot of "stalking" on diapershops...I did a lot of "stalking" on diapershops Facebook page in order to devise this system and thought I could help others by typing it up! (I did see on one post that Stacy said instead of adding all of the water in the main wash she adds some in the prewash and some in the main wash, I tried that today). This is what has been working for me with no ammonia stink! They do stink in the pail after a couple of days but I am starting to rinse them before putting in the pail and my MIL is making me some hanging, zippered wet bags. So that is one thing that I am changing, to have a zippered bag instead of a pail that isn't sealed since it is in his bedroom. But other than that, they don't stink on him or out of the wash and it isn't a harsh stink like before.<br />The extra water and Calgon seem to be what really did it! And it really is a quick system now that I have it down. <br />Another thing I found is that if I leave the detergent drawer open, that will allow an over night soak! But I need to do some research to see if that is bad for the machine for some reason. <br />One other front loader tip-I have been leaving the door to it open when not in use and it doesn't have that mildew smell anymore. <br />Hope this helps you devise a system of your own :)Craig and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05541914810688969546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-1554831079167288502011-03-24T14:18:13.946-04:002011-03-24T14:18:13.946-04:00Thanks for posting these tips! I've tried a va...Thanks for posting these tips! I've tried a variety of methods w/my front-loader b/c like many I'm getting the ammonia smell - I am told it's caused by detergent buildup in the diapers. I've tried vinegar (to strip out any detergent residue), baking soda, additional wash cycles WITHOUT detergent and additional rinse cycles but the ammonia smell still comes back. I had never tried adding additional water through the detergent port though! Literally trying it as I type.Amandahttp://www.theeasternbay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-38293302539885073452011-03-24T09:04:21.490-04:002011-03-24T09:04:21.490-04:00Thanks for posting. I haven't been very consis...Thanks for posting. I haven't been very consistently CDing my 27 month old b/c I was never able to get the wash routine to work just right with my front loader and hard water. I have started CDing him again (mostly due to how pricy disposiables can be). Now, I am anxious to try out your rountine. I hope it works b/c I'm pregnanct with out second and plan on CDing that child more consistantly.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02330810878651854454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6372695054968205332.post-82676432482827366092011-03-24T02:12:52.989-04:002011-03-24T02:12:52.989-04:00Michelle, your post could not have come at a bette...Michelle, your post could not have come at a better time. Our HE washer and dryer set are being delivered tomorrow and I have basically heard nothing but horror stories of front loaders and cloth diaper washing.<br /><br />Really, thank you. Now I don't have to sneak my top-loader back into the house tomorrow (I'm kidding... kind of).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com