[Boobiemama]

WHY WHY WHY???<br><br>
So my last post on this topic was that bleach solved my stinky dipe problem. Well,it did, for about a week... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/irked.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="irked">:<br><br>
I had used a 1/4 cup bleach, and did 4 rinses afterwards, and the diapers smelled super clean, and did not have the nasty stink when peed in. It was great for a week or 2.<br><br>
But my baby just peed tonight in a hemp diaper and I smelled the stink again. It smells like mildewy towels.<br><br>
I have made sure to do extra rinses and dry extra long since the bleach application, thinking these things would help keep them stink free.<br><br>
I cant believe they stink again this soon!!<br><br>
My husband is convinced it's because we have untreated well water. He thinks I should just use bleach once a week. I guess thats the only thing I can do. Or get rid of all my hemp diapers, but then who the heck wants stinky hemp diapers???? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/eyesroll.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="roll"><br>
Or I can just get used to my stinky pee baby....

 

[JennInSeattle]

Or you could bleach again and then get rid of your hemp diapers. Honestly, I have no good advice! I'm sure you've tried Calgon for prevention.

 

[ChristinaB]

What about boiling water and adding it to the wash? Did you try that yet?

 

[Boobiemama]

Please, No need to tell me all your tricks! Trust me, I already tried them all!!! LOL<br><br>
Just venting my frustration!<br><br>
Yes, I did that, yes I did that, Yes I did that! Bleach was my last resort.... LOL

 

[ChristinaB]

I'm sorry <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/greensad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="greensad"><br>
I had a hemp stink problem wayyyy back months ago, got rid of all of the hemp diapers and started over. I'm sure that's not what you want to hear <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/greensad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="greensad">

 

[JennInSeattle]

So do you want organic cotton suggestions? How are you feeling about prefolds? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">

 

[MissSugarKane]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/greensad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="greensad"> I am sorry it is back so soon.So is there any way you can treat your well water? A filter or something? Do you guys drink it?

 

[mrs.b]

have you tried Calgon laundry additive? If you're on straight well water, I imagine you've got very hard water. The calgon is a water softener and it'll let you wash the mineral buildup out of your dipes.

 

[**guest**]

I, too, am experiencing the massive stinky hemp when peed on. It's driving me crazy! It's so gross...It makes me want to hurl!<br>
I do not have well water. I've tried baking soda, tto, etc etc. Even the new dipes I bought have this problem.<br>
I can't afford to replace all the soakers/doublers with non hemp. boohoo!<br><br>
If i use Calgon, should I NOT use the baking soda at the same time?<br>
Thanks!<br>
Liz

 

[mrs.b]

Liz, I don't think it would hurt anything, but it's probably a waste if you're going to try the Calgon.<br><br>
BTW, I don't think y'all would need to use it every single time--probably just on an as needed basis.

 

[HokieMum]

We are having hemp stink problems too! We have been using the dipes for months now, so I thought that I was not going to be afflicted---no such luck! We have city water, and I always do an extra rinse cycle after using as little soap as possible...I am now trying to put baking soda and white vinegar in the final rinse...that should help, right???

 

[Book Addict Jen]

Have you tried Sensi clean? I have a sample pack I could send you. See if that helps.

 

[TOmomma]

Most of the used hemp I get stinks to high heaven, so I am one with bleach. I don't even bother trying anything else now. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/img/vbsmilies/smilies/eyesroll.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="roll"><br><br>
That being said, I don't think I've ever had the smell come back. I would HATE that. I Don't want to give you any more advice - it sounds like you've heard it all! If it's too much of a PITA I'd get rid of it and try something else. Sherpa, Jenn?? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">

 

[Boobiemama]

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I am loving my prefolds! i am putting a bunch of stuff on ebay tonight, i am just giving up on hemp.<br><br>
We do drink our water, but only after running it thru a distiller.We cant afford to get a water softener or filter or anything, Its easier to just switch dipes! LOL

 

[HoosierDiaperinMama]

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Did the bleach do anything (besides take the smell away) to your dipes? Did it strip any of the color off of any of your dipes? I'm asking b/c I've always wondered that about bleach!<br><br><div style="margin:20px;margin-top:5px;">
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<div style="font-style:italic;">My husband is convinced it's because we have untreated well water. He thinks I should just use bleach once a week.</div>
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That may be our problem, too. Your DH may be onto something although I'm not sure how harsh that would be to use it that often. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/headscratch.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="headscratch"><br><br>
Good luck mama! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug">

 

[Boobiemama]

Nope, the bleach didnt hurt the dipes.. I even had tie dyed prefolds in there and they still look brand new.

 

[HoosierDiaperinMama]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">Nope, the bleach didnt hurt the dipes.. I even had tie dyed prefolds in there and they still look brand new.</div>
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That's good to know. Thank you! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/love.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="love">

 

[summiebee]

Use dawn every three washes to strip them with an extra rinse.

 

[JennInSeattle]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">I am loving my prefolds! i am putting a bunch of stuff on ebay tonight, i am just giving up on hemp.<br><br>
We do drink our water, but only after running it thru a distiller.We cant afford to get a water softener or filter or anything, Its easier to just switch dipes! LOL</div>
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I'd do the same thing! I'm really not buying much hemp anymore due to all the potential problems it can have even though I haven't experienced them. I hope your ebay sales do well and I'm relly glad you love your prefolds!

 

[scorpioqueen]

I have a detergent mixture and it keeps my diapers stink free. I mix in a slerlite container 4 cups of Dreft powder, one cup Clorox 2 bleach alternitive 2 cups baking soda and 1cup Multeam borax, I mix then use a small amount like with regular detergent. It does a great job but ever soooo often the stink reapeares ussually when shes teething. this is my solution.<br>
I fill the washer with cold water and 1/2 cup multeem borateen and allow to soak for a least a few hours ussually over night, in the morning I add 1 cup vinager to the wash and run through a full cycle, I then wash on HOT with a small amount of my special detergent and run an extra rinse (checking for suds) this works for us.<br><br>
Deanna