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05-17-2012, 08:33 PM

I've tried various soaps over the years, natural and otherwise. I honestly haven't been able to tell much of a difference between them.

I am tempted to try Rockin' Green soap again, though. I think some of it depends on the type of diapers you have - pockets/microfiber etc. are more picky and prone to stink and such IMO.

Right now we're using all prefolds and flats, and I'm washing in Tide free. I do a short wash without soap in cold, then a heavy duty wash with soap and an extra rinse. I've used baking soda and/or vinegar at various times in the past but again, haven't noticed any real difference when I do vs. when I don't. I used to wash with the sanitary cycle (superheated) but then read that wasn't great for the dipes on a regular basis.

Green Mountain Diapers has a great handout on washing dipes, detergents, etc. that they will send for free with their orders. I don't know if it's available online or not.

05-17-2012, 08:33 PM	#4
HindsFeet Guest Posts: n/a	Re: So please talk to me about cloth diapers and a front loader I've tried various soaps over the years, natural and otherwise. I honestly haven't been able to tell much of a difference between them. I am tempted to try Rockin' Green soap again, though. I think some of it depends on the type of diapers you have - pockets/microfiber etc. are more picky and prone to stink and such IMO. Right now we're using all prefolds and flats, and I'm washing in Tide free. I do a short wash without soap in cold, then a heavy duty wash with soap and an extra rinse. I've used baking soda and/or vinegar at various times in the past but again, haven't noticed any real difference when I do vs. when I don't. I used to wash with the sanitary cycle (superheated) but then read that wasn't great for the dipes on a regular basis. Green Mountain Diapers has a great handout on washing dipes, detergents, etc. that they will send for free with their orders. I don't know if it's available online or not.

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