Has anyone used this detergent just for baby clothes? I'm wondering if it is also good at getting out other organic stains (food, grass, etc.).
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I haven't found this detergent to be effective on anything when used alone.
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This does fine for general laundry, but is a bit too expensive for general laundry use. For grass, Era is best. For blood, Oxyclean. My new favorite for cloth diapers and laundry is biokleen sport laundry liquid lavender & eucalyptus scent. $11 for 128 loads. Found at Whole Foods
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Hi, I used this zinc oxide to make a diaper rash cream for babies. This non nano does not soak into the skin, but does adhere to provide ha barrier. Not sure about stain on clothing, but washed out of the cloth diapers easily.Best of
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Hi, I used this zinc oxide to make a diaper rash cream for babies. This non nano does not soak into the skin, but does adhere to provide ha barrier. Not sure about stain on clothing, but washed out of the cloth diapers easily. Best of
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It certainly seems to clean well -- i haven't had occasion to try it on say, grass stains or heavy grease, but my experience has been positive. I think it works better than some of the other eco-friendly detergents I have tried. That said, everyone's laundry is different, yes?
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The only times I've used it for laundry I have used it as an additive and have been very happy with the results. It is a powder and I don't like using powder detergent for laundry. I mostly use this product for its excellent cleaning capabilities.
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My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works best for things mostly white. My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works... » Read More My daughter doesn't spit up for this, but she always has stains from other things (strawberries, spaghetti, etc.), and I have found 2 things that have worked and made her clothing look somewhat new (wish I would have known for baby#1)...Oxyclean Max Force Spray works well if sprayed soon after the stain and allowed to soak in. For tougher stains, or stains not treated right away, I used Oxy Clean Baby (the powder) mixed in a bucket of water (cool water) with 2-3 scoops and allow the item to sit for at least a day. Be careful though...some fabrics lose their brightness of color...It works best for things mostly white. « Show Less
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I have never been able to get the color out of clothes! Amazing, since it is temporary color! But, on the clothes I have stained with the dye, they are ruined!
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Yes. The reason is that mainstream detergents have softeners brighteners, and dyes. The softeners coat te diapers and inserts making them "water proof" and they will not abdorb. The brighteners stick the diapers and cause skin irritation as well as the dyes. Stick with cloth diaper friendly detergent!
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I have never sprayed this on fabric so I can't say for certain - but I suspect you should not spray your clothes with it. It is made up largely of essential oils and definitely leaves an oily residue wherever you spray it (it does dry up and has never stained the wood floor or tile where I've used it) that I doubt is good for clothing. I could certainly see it staining some fabrics.
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Yes, although I don't know how it will work on baby food (etc) stains. I'd recommend you try it on a few things; lookfor any signs baby is itchy or uncomfortable. Both my daughter and myself are super sensitive and we have no reaction when wearing clothes washed in this product.
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It's a great detergent for clothes, but it seems lacking on diapers. We've been struggling with bacteria buildup and ammonia with our 1 month old for a few weeks now. Be sure to follow Charlie's diaper instructions; you MUST add a disinfectant to the wash! We will probably be switching to Tide Free and Gentle if the ammonia issues continue.
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No I mix my own detergent for cloth diapers: equal parts of Borax, Washing Soda, (not baking soda) and Oxyclean. 1 scoop(tablespoon) for small load. I also put vinager in downy ball and add it to the load. This helps with odor and stains. Hope this is helpful.
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I use it by itself, but only use it for bedding, linens, and curtains. I use normal detergent for clothing.
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The advice to use special detergent is really not necessary. In order to prep cloth diapers made of natural fibers (cotton, bamboo, hemp), it is recommended that you wash then dry 3 to 5 times. You should dry between each wash. Because they are not soiled with human waste, feel free to throw them in with your regular laundry such as towels. The reason for the multiple washes is to help get the natural oils off the cloth that are present with natural fibers. For this reason, it is often recommended not to prep them with your other cloth diapers (for the concern of the other diapers getting the oils on them and then causing repelling issues.) I have never done this though, and I've never experienced an issue with repelling. Also, in regards to special laundry detergents... Rock n Green and other "CD Safe" detergents are a total joke. They don't clean well at all, and most people who start out using this detergent end up with stink issues in their diapers (they look clean but smell awful when wet) and even rash issues. It's not complicated with cloth diapers. Just be common sense about them... (don't use fabric softener as that coats the diapers and can cause them to be less absorbent.) Consider them your dirtiest clothes. Wash with a good mainstream detergent such as Tide Ultra Powder and use plenty of detergent (a full scoop) because you want to get out all the yuckies! Rinse a couple of times if you have lots of suds. I know this answer is above and beyond your question, but I just hate to see bad information shared! Cloth diapering fails when it becomes too complicated and when rashes happen due to diapers not being cleaned well. Good luck and have fun with it!
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Yes, I know what you mean. I usually keep a bucket going of Shaklee Nature Bright Laundry Booster & Stain Remover in the laundry room. I just toss my makeup stained rag in the bucket to soak for a few days and then launder. This usually removes everything. And this stain remover is amazing. I removes almost anything if yo leave it in there long enough. And all their stuff is biodegradable. Oh, the other thing I do is after each use I rub my cloth together under the running water to reduce the makeup left behind.
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I use this (and only this) as my laundry detergent, I add baking soda as a booster. It's GREAT if you have sensitive skin (my grandsons do). It will not foam up like regular detergents do (don't add extra). if your laundry load is less than a full load, cut back on the washing soda. It doesn't leave any residue in your clothes like regular laundry detergent does.Hope this helps. I have been using this and only this for the past 4 years. No complaints!!!!!
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Hi glad you asked I bought about 10 of them because they were on sale. I googled it first read how wonderful it was and said ok. The stuff is garbage save your energy and just say no. Dawn dish detergent and ammonia regardless of color or didi7. Depending on material and how stained if you google there are many ways to remove arm stains.