[smilla653]

... do you still just put in a tablespoon of detergent powder for dirty diapers? I'm doing my first load of FBs now with just a tablespoon, and it's not very foamy. Also, is hot water OK? My usual routine is a cold cycle, then a hot wash with detergent, then an extra cold rinse.

 

[afishwithabike]

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[smudge]

Should be fine. I have been using CS for a few months now, pretty much doing the same routine as you and have had no probs. We also have a mix of FB, SB, and CPFs.

 

[CawMama]

In the real world (outside of my funky water supply home) I don't think Charlie's is supposed to suds a lot. I would just watch for funky smell, and if that happens you are probably not using enough.

 

[mom2olivia]

I use just the scoop they give you (I'm guessing its a tablespoon) and I've never checked for suds, but they come out smelling like nothing. So I'm guessing its working just fine

Though most times I drop some TTO & Lavender oil in the final rinse.

 

[afishwithabike]

Okay I want to buy charlies soap next thanks to all of you. I appreciate you OP for posting this.

 

[swell_mel]

I use half and my dipes have always come out super clean and haven't had a problem with smells or dipes coming out dirty.

 

[smilla653]

You're right. Everything looks clean. Could this be the eco-friendly yet powerful-enough detergent I've been looking for all my life?

 

[milkmommie]

Anyone using this in a frontloader?? I am looking for an ecofriendly detergent that will actually get diapers clean in my front loader. I hate to go to the trouble of ordering over the internet if it's not going to work. Does Charlies work in FL machines?
TIA!

 

[smudge]

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkmommie Anyone using this in a frontloader?? I am looking for an ecofriendly detergent that will actually get diapers clean in my front loader. I hate to go to the trouble of ordering over the internet if it's not going to work. Does Charlies work in FL machines? TIA!

I have a FL and have had NO problems whatsoever using this detergent.

 

[ambersky]

I have a FL as well and have no problems. I just put a scoop in and go.

 

[mom2cassie]

Ditto. I have a FL as well! It's low sudsing, so it works well as an HE detergent.

 

[milkmommie]

Thanks, I'm ordering it today!! I don't think that my Trader Joes is cutting it with my toddler's "pull ups" and I need to find something that works before this baby gets here!
Thanks!!!

 

[snomnky]

Those of you who love charlies, do you use powder or liquid... is it the same formula?

 

[mom2olivia]

I use powder and have a toploader. I have no water issues (hard, soft etc).

HTH

 

[nighten]

I use liquid, because I prefere liquid detergents. But that's just me.

I'm not sure if the ingredients are the same -- I want to say there's a slight difference but I'm not sure. I've not used the powder form, but I luuuuurve the liquid!

ETA: Will contact Charlie's folks and ask.

ETA: Here's what I found: The laundry powder is similar to the laundry liquid, but contains a lot more of the soda ash and no water. It also contains a bit of sodium silicate to help with grease stains and help keep the powder dry in wet environments. So there is a slight difference between the two.

HTH!