What detergent do you use with cloth diapers to make them last?
818243
I use Rockin Green detergent. We have softened water, so I use the Soft Rock. I also use the Funk Rock soak. My sister recommended OxyClean for bad stains and now I use that sometimes too. I've had my diapers in use for a year, but she's had hers 4 years - she's on the second baby.
818244
I've used Allen's Detergent & Charlie's Soap, but I think any biodegradable soap would do. The phosphates in other soaps leave residue preventing the diaper's absorbancy, and ultimately irritating baby's skin. You also need to use a stripping detergent like Sensi-Clean or Sports-Wash every two months to keep them from build up and bad smells.
818245
We just use Tide Free and Clear and they are holding up great. That is what I think FuzzyBunz recommends to keep the warrenty
1216646
I use a capful along with my regular detergent. Any more and its too over-powering.Its especilly lovely on sheets and towels and lingerie :D
350766
Some people boil them before first use, i don't believe i did. To clean them i first shake off any solids, then rinse them in the toilet, tub, sink or hose them off. Machine wash with regular baby detergent (some use special diaper detergents but i choose not to for flats, the special detergents are more often used for stuffed diapers). Every couple weeks i machine wash and then hand wash with dish soap, the dish soap helps break down any build up of baby powder or rash ointment in the fibers. Really these diapers are great and low maintenance cleaning wise.
439516
I use dreft detergent and always wash on the gentle cycle. It keeps getting softer but not stretched and no stains dreft couldn't take care of :)
1089639
I use planet wise liner for my cloth diapers. You wouldn't want the raw diaper to stink up plastic
1263452
I have always just washed them the same as I wash my cloth diapers and then hang them to dry on a drying rack. They dry very quickly and I've had no issues. Mine are about a year old and aside from some pilling, they're still going strong!
1540622
There are many different wash routines which can work for these diapers, and the wash routine will depend on the type of washing and drying machines you have as well as what kind of water you have (hard, normal, soft). Generally, you pull the inserts out of the diaper before washing (they will simply bunch up in the pocket), these diapers are best with a REAL detergent such as Tide, Arm and Hammer, Free and Clear (cloth diaper detergents generally do not get the job done as they have a lot of softeners and not much detergent). A prewash with a small amount of your chosen detergent is best to start, you will get most of the dirty washed away after this wash (think about it, first wash will be potty water) and you can do a full cycle next (next wash will be clean water as you have washed the potty water away). Personally, I did an extra rinse afterwards just to be sure all of the detergent washed away as it would go on baby's bum. I dried these diapers on medium heat but they also had no issues on medium heat or air dried. I would highly suggest looking up a group called Fluff Love and CD Science on facebook; these women are experts in all of the factors in washing cloth diapers such as High Efficiency machines vs old style machines, hard water, and the best detergents for baby's needs. With a little research to find your best method, these are easy to use and easy to clean. I was very pleased as the washing aspect is the most intimidating! Good luck, I say go for it!
237910
If you use natural fibers and mainstream detergent, zinc oxide will wash out of them. Desitin has been around long before disposable diapers and our parents and grandparents used it and they washed diapers with adequate amounts of strong detergent. The whole "cloth diaper safe" thing came to pass because of the recommendation to use a small amount of weak detergent to wash diapers came around and weak detergent won't get out the stains. If you use natural fibers and strong detergent, you don't need these liners. I have never had any staining with my natural fiber diapers and strong detergent (Arm & Hammer with Oxiclean, Gain, Tide, or Wisk - whatever is on sale). If you use natural fibers and mainstream detergent, zinc oxide will wash out of them. Desitin has been around long before disposable diapers and our parents and grandparents used it and they washed diapers with adequate amounts of strong detergent. The whole "cloth diaper safe" thing came to pass because of the recommendation to use a small amount of weak detergent to wash diapers came around and weak detergent won't get out the stains. If you use natural fibers and strong detergent, you don't need these liners. I have never had any staining with my natural fiber diapers and... » Read More If you use natural fibers and mainstream detergent, zinc oxide will wash out of them. Desitin has been around long before disposable diapers and our parents and grandparents used it and they washed diapers with adequate amounts of strong detergent. The whole "cloth diaper safe" thing came to pass because of the recommendation to use a small amount of weak detergent to wash diapers came around and weak detergent won't get out the stains. If you use natural fibers and strong detergent, you don't need these liners. I have never had any staining with my natural fiber diapers and strong detergent (Arm & Hammer with Oxiclean, Gain, Tide, or Wisk - whatever is on sale). « Show Less
458140
I use them for cloth diapers as well, I wash rinse then re wash with rockin green or Charlie's soap, works great!
55047
For diaper rashes, I actually use pure lanolin and coat my daughters rash and I've had great results with that. I do know you're not supposed to use Destin for cloth diapers, and if you do, like the comments said, have to be super careful not to damage the diapers, and lining the diapers with two cloths or making sure the Destin stays in place seems too much of a hassle to even try.
368383
I washed them about 3 times with laundry detergent that was okay for cloth diapers.
1147726
I used dead downwind laundry detergent seem to work real good.I was dry on low heat.
697105
any kind of insert/cloth diaper will work with this cover. Thirsties has their own inserts you can buy, but I just bought a couple packs of unbleached cloth diapers (the original cloth diapers our mothers used) that I use with these covers. Once the cloth diaper is wet, you can change out for a new one, but use the same cover and just wipe out until it is dirty (from, say, a poo explosion). These covers are just an upgraded version of old plastic covers that were the only thing available 30 yrs ago to go over the cloth. I hope that clears it up!
1700611
We spray our cloth diapers with this product to break down organic waste so that our diapers do not have an odor prior to being washed.
1463375
I was all of my toddler's clothes in it. Started using this when he was about 3 months old and now he's 14 months and it's great. I absolutely love this detergent and will never use anything else.
784746
I've used this and the liquid version in my front loading HE washer and the diapers come out clean. Sometimes the liners will stain, but there is never any residue or ammonia smells leftover. Be sure to follow the recommendations for washing cloth diapers in whatever kind of washer you have - high efficiency washers often need alternate settings for cloth diapers since you will want more water for them.
1741997
It worked great with my old he front loader for cloth diapers. I used a full scoop in a high water setting with a pre-rinse and extra rinse. Our new top loader he wasn't so great with it and I had to change detergents. I used to love this stuff...easy, inexpensive and no rashes. Good luck.