Ugh! This is driving me nuts!
We have major stink here. We use CPF's with PUL covers during the day and FB at night.
In doing some research I discovered that the detergent I was using (Kirkland environmentally friendly) is not good for CDs. Since then I bought TJ's detergent, which was rated highly.
I just don't know where to start. Do I have build up? Do I need to strip? Am I not using enough detergent? Is it the washing machine? (previous owners left the machine pretty gross).
Recently the dipes would smell fine when I took them out, but then got stinky when DS peed in them.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-09-2010 #1
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My CDs STINK!
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08-09-2010 #2
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It sounds to me like you have buildup, did you strip after switching detergents. Do you have hard water? When DS was born we had hard water so I added a bit of Calgon to the wash, also I stripped with Dawn, but I recently tried R&L and I liked it better.
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what is R&L?
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I use Kirkland powder, and have had good luck with:
1- Taking all microfiber inserts out of rotation and into the trash can
2- Using more detergent
My kids are only in diapers at night now, and we use FB with prefolds as the stuffing - no smell issues since we made those 2 changes. Good luck!Allison
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Thank you to both of you. I just ordered some RLR and will try stripping the PFs with that. In the meantime, I'll use Dawn on the FB and see what happens!
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RLR is basiclly oxclean
read this thread from diaper swappers its AWESOME
http://diaperswappers.com/forum/show....php?t=1040786Jeana, Momma to 4 fantastic sons
Everything happens for a reason, sometimes the reason is you're stupid and make bad decisions
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This technique worked for me
http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...ht=oxy+vinegar
Very impressive thread, 450 replies!DD - 8
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Ooh! I am going to have to try some Dawn on our FuzziBunz. I'd like to try those at night with DD2, when did you start with your DS2?
Annie
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uh oh I just switched to Costco Environmentally Friendly! What should I be on the lookout for with my CDs? why is it bad?
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08-09-2010 #10
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http://www.diaperjungle.com/detergent-chart.html
Originally Posted by stillplayswithbarbies
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