[art4heart]

Just came across this and thought it was worth sharing. Its from the Pinstripes and Polkadots website, and has a HUGE list to compare all sorts of laundering products:

http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.co...entchoices.htm

"This page is a compilation of information regarding well-known name brand detergents and lesser-known natural detergents. Compare your choices to determine which product would be best for your baby's diapers. "

 

[nighten]

Nice list, though it's my understanding that Purex Free and Clear now contains the same brighteners that All F&C does.

*big fan of Charlie's!*

 

[SarahA]

Wow great info. It answered my question about 7th generation baby. I think I'll stick with just bs.

 

[art4heart]

I wish I had found this list before prewashing all our diapers with 7th generation. After reading about possible build-up with this brand, I've washed the diapers SEVEN TIMES in plain hot water, and I'm still getting sudsy water from left-over detergent. Anyone have suggestions about how to remove build-up from CPF's, Kissaluvs, Fuzzi Bunz, and Swaddlebees?

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[Cullens_Girl]

This says that plain ole tide powder contains perfumes and fragrances... I've been using it successfully for a year and a half of cloth diapering... should I switch?

 

[maxwill129]

I just wanted to add that anyone who has hard water or very hard water will have a bigger problem with detergent staying in your clothes and CDs. People with hard water may have to strip the CDs more often than you would if you had soft water.

Shannon

 

[marymamma]

Quote:

Originally Posted by art4heart I wish I had found this list before prewashing all our diapers with 7th generation. After reading about possible build-up with this brand, I've washed the diapers SEVEN TIMES in plain hot water, and I'm still getting sudsy water from left-over detergent. Anyone have suggestions about how to remove build-up from CPF's, Kissaluvs, Fuzzi Bunz, and Swaddlebees? :

Have you tried vinegar in the rinse cycle? You can put some in a Downy ball or the softner compartment. It should help get rid of the soap residue.

 

[art4heart]

I'm nervous about using vinegar..... do you think it will make my diapers stink? We have CPF's, Kissaluvs, Fuzzi Bunz and Swaddlebees..... None has been used yet - baby is still in my belly and due any day now....

 

[LizaBear]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cullens_Girl This says that plain ole tide powder contains perfumes and fragrances... I've been using it successfully for a year and a half of cloth diapering... should I switch?

No. If it works for you - why change it ?

 

[willow659]

This list is so great to have! Thanks

 

[heket]

This thread is just what I was looking for!

I'm glad to see our detergent is just fine, as that's the best we can afford.

 

[marvelous]

When I started using vinegar, my diapers starting smelling better. I do do a double rinse to get it all out, but I have been happy with it the last several months. (Been CDing for 16 months.)

 

[maxwill129]

My diapers actually started smelling until I stopped using vinager. I think it depends on what kind of water you have...

Shannon

 

[SoCaliMommy]

small small ammount of powdered Dreft no probs at all.

 

[Lynda&Jenna]

Scrub with dawn and the rinse like crazy until you see no bubbles.