Does this work well in hard water? Does is perform will in just warm water? I can't use hot since some of my diapers are China cheapies...
1279677
I was having a hard time with this and every other detergent in my hard water, but if you have hard water and have issues with washing diapers you an always use a water softener. This detergent worked better then some of the ones I tried though. I alway wash my diapers on hot (even the cheep China ones) so I'm not sure how it does in warm water. I also add a little bit of oxyclean to each load because I was having a hard time. Goodluck!
1279678
We do not have soft water, and I wash in warm. I don't notice any issues. I pour it in slowly though. You are supposed to put the water in first, then the soap, then the clothes. I turn on the water, then pour a small amount in my hand and let the water run over my hand to distribute the particles. I found that when I poured it in like you would think, it clumped together. So, if you just take an extra minute and distribute it slowly, it will dissolve better. I'm not sure if that's related to the water type/temp, but it is something I learned. :)
1279679
I'm not sure about hard water, but it is the best stuff we have ever used on diapers. I made a recipe that we used and it broke the baby out. So back to country save we went. I will always buy it for my diaper laundering.
1279680
Also, technically, it's made out of salts, which is exactly what you use to soften your water. So, considering that, you definitely shouldn't have any trouble. ;)
784748
I've heard it works extremely well with cloth diapers. A friend used liners just the same. I can't speak of it myself.
1526522
The instructions say to put in warm water (warm as in bath warm). The unit will then keep it warm. It will not heat water that is not already warm.
1832472
I think mine's run dry before and still seems to be working this week(first freezes in New Jersey, us)...it seems to keep the water just above freezing so I don't think runs very warm
1611384
Yes, I tumble dry often and have not seen any problems. I've been cloth diapering for a year. I do dry on low or medium heat, but I've read that some people dry on high and havent had trouble.Honestly though, the great thing about these diapers is that they dry FAST even line drying. Unless you need to use them the day of washing, I would just hang them to dry. I love these diapers.
409789
Yes it is intended for cloth diapers but can be used for washing regular clothes. The Hard Rock is for people with hard water, usually certain well water places.
936454
In the event of a power outage you will not have a supply of hot water as you would with a conventional gas hot water tank. As far as the effects of hard water I am uncertain. The unit is however safe , economical and efficient in its continuous supply of hot water
997658
I've used them while wearing my son in a baby carrier at disney. Works like a charm! Just need to re-wet more often than normal.
851411
I put it in hot water to warm it up. Doesn't seem to have issue but at the cap sometimes traps water so just wipe well before start feeding.
779005
In my opinion, it works a lot better. I find it cheaper as well, with subscribe and save. We have exceptionally hard water where I live and this has helped keep build up off the machine, spots off the utensils and just overall works as a booster to our detergent.
404040
I have not had any issue with using it in cold water. I switch off between warm and cold.
1075094
I just bought one for cloth dipers and it can wash about 6 diapers at a time.. we use flats and pockets. it does a great job for us. I would recomend wringing them out between rinses. I do a 5 min pre-rinse, 15 min wash and 2-3 6 min rinse cycles. workslike a charm.
1679997
I have this pump and use a 350 gal tote myself. My tote is ground level and I pump out the top with a garden hose. The pump provides real good pressure for my shower, matter of fact I can only turn the shower on about half way as the shower water heater cannot keep pace with the water from the pump. The pump has a screw in the front that allows you to turn the water pressure up or down. I just left it set as it came from the factory. What I would like to know from you is how well does the shower work? I have been considering buying one and replacing the shower water heater I have. ralphmorgan at msn dot com.
647898
Water shield will not run when wet. Am not familiar with hard coat. But I've been using watershield for years. I have been using tayo yuden for years and could not find a better product. All of there printable disc r fantastic. Regarding the warershield. They r more durable than other disc. THe finish will not allow them to run if wet. And they do prevent scratching. But can no to pare to hard coat
217113
I do not have a hard water problem here, but having loved in Arizona previously, from Experience with hard water there, I would not use this unit unless I had a water softener system installed and functioning prior to installation.
952701
we've been using ours for 2 months now and we tend to forget to remove it after the cold rinse with the diapers, so it ends up staying for the hot wash as well. oops! But so far, so good. It's holding up great and we do laundry every other day (have just one diaper liner).
958039
Water doesn't get hot, at least not on mine. I've only used it a couple of times so far. Sorry can't be of more help.Carol