dawn

[Altair]

I see people talking about using dawn directly in the washer-- is that really ok for the washer? I have a small top loading washer. I do have to strip my diapers occasionally (mostly pockets and AIOs and either hemp or microfiber inserts) for stinking and leaking issues after a month or so. would this help with that?

my wash routine is tide regular on hot wash, then an extra hot wash to rinse very well. I wash every 2-3 days and dry pail but will wet and wring out explosive diapers.

[Friendlee]

I'd love to know the answer to this too!! Hello? Anybody?

[Altair]

bump....

anyone?

[ShwarmaQueen]

Assuming that your washer's 'tub' (for lack of better terminology) is stainless steel, I can't see how it would be harmful. That, and the fact that when you use Dawn it's just a tiny amount in comparison to the amount of reg laundry soap that normally gets cycled through. Are you worried about rust or corrosion?

I'm new to CDing, but when I went to strip my new PFs I used a method from diaperswappers involving boiling w/ Dawn and it worked fabulously. It saved me an additional 5 loads of washing machine loads.

[messy mama]

Lots of people do it, including me and I haven't heard anyone say their washer had issues with it. You don't want to use too much, though. I just squirt a little w/o measuring.

[Gabes Mommy]

I've used Dawn several times with no problems. Just squirt a little in, and rinse until the suds are gone. It works great!

[Thankful'n'Blessed]

Agreed! I've had no problems with either my washer or my diapers when using Dawn as an occasional means of stripping the diapers. Works great!

[katie9143]

yes - make sure to find original dawn cuz that doesnt have any of the extra crap in it - but its a life saver, i use it atleast once a month. wont hurt your washer at all - i have the cheapest top loading washer available, i doubt its stainless steel!