Comments on: Getting The Detergent Out Of Our Diapers http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/ A rich life without a lot of money Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:09 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Jill http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24658 Jill Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:07:44 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24658 I use Charlie's Soap laundry powder on my twins' diapers and it works very well! I use Charlie’s Soap laundry powder on my twins’ diapers and it works very well!

]]> By: Michelle http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24545 Michelle Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:26:20 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24545 I'll give it a go! Thanks :) I’ll give it a go! Thanks :)

]]> By: Frugal Babe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24542 Frugal Babe Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:55:56 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24542 Michelle, I normally use about 1/2 cup in the first wash cycle. For these loads I did the same half cup in the first wash, and then another 1/2 cup instead of detergent. I was just making this up as I went along, I have no idea if this is the best amount. But it worked for us. Michelle,
I normally use about 1/2 cup in the first wash cycle. For these loads I did the same half cup in the first wash, and then another 1/2 cup instead of detergent. I was just making this up as I went along, I have no idea if this is the best amount. But it worked for us.

]]> By: Michelle http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24534 Michelle Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:18:51 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24534 Great post! How much baking soda do you use when you are using it regularly and when you are using it as a substitute for the detergent? Great post! How much baking soda do you use when you are using it regularly and when you are using it as a substitute for the detergent?

]]> By: Francois Viljoen http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24533 Francois Viljoen Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:29:24 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24533 Frugal Babe, I saved the link in my "stuff to share with future wife" bookmarks section. ;) Frugal Babe,

I saved the link in my “stuff to share with future wife” bookmarks section. ;)

]]> By: Frugal Babe http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24531 Frugal Babe Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:16:05 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24531 Alissa, I always use baking soda and vinegar, the vinegar as a fabric softener, deodorizer, and sanitizer, and the baking soda as a deodorizer. I usually just add about 2 -3 tablespoons of detergent to the second cycle. This time I just added extra baking soda instead. Francois - Yep, it's a ton cheaper to use cloth - especially if you make them yourself. I've written quite a bit about this: http://frugalbabe.com/2008/07/29/cloth-diapers-really-are-the-frugal-way/ Greenbaby - Thanks! Alissa, I always use baking soda and vinegar, the vinegar as a fabric softener, deodorizer, and sanitizer, and the baking soda as a deodorizer. I usually just add about 2 -3 tablespoons of detergent to the second cycle. This time I just added extra baking soda instead.

Francois – Yep, it’s a ton cheaper to use cloth – especially if you make them yourself. I’ve written quite a bit about this:
http://frugalbabe.com/2008/07/29/cloth-diapers-really-are-the-frugal-way/

Greenbaby – Thanks!

]]> By: Greenbaby http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24529 Greenbaby Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:31:28 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24529 What an incredibly terrific and simple idea. Our diapers stink like sweat socks (even when they're just wet) if we don't strip them--but this would do it without having to put them through an extra rinse cycle. My family will start using this tip immediately. We love it when you grace our Thursday with your brilliant, earth-friendly frugality! What an incredibly terrific and simple idea. Our diapers stink like sweat socks (even when they’re just wet) if we don’t strip them–but this would do it without having to put them through an extra rinse cycle. My family will start using this tip immediately. We love it when you grace our Thursday with your brilliant, earth-friendly frugality!

]]> By: Francois Viljoen http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24528 Francois Viljoen Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:14:00 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24528 Hi Frugal Babe Wish I could offer some advice. I don't have any kids of my own yet, so I'm pretty clueless with this type of stuff. :) I assume that it is cheaper to use cloth diapers than disposable ones? Is it a lot cheaper? (for future reference) Francois Hi Frugal Babe

Wish I could offer some advice. I don’t have any kids of my own yet, so I’m pretty clueless with this type of stuff. :)

I assume that it is cheaper to use cloth diapers than disposable ones? Is it a lot cheaper? (for future reference)

Francois

]]> By: Alissa http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24527 Alissa Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:10:14 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24527 I have to do this periodically as well. It's amazing, actually - while the washer is agitating, I'll lift up the lid and see all these suds in there. I usually have to do 2-3 detergent-free washes before the suds are gone. And I only use 1/8 of the amount of recommended detergent as it is! I haven't tried baking soda or vinegar - what purpose do they serve? I have to do this periodically as well. It’s amazing, actually – while the washer is agitating, I’ll lift up the lid and see all these suds in there. I usually have to do 2-3 detergent-free washes before the suds are gone. And I only use 1/8 of the amount of recommended detergent as it is! I haven’t tried baking soda or vinegar – what purpose do they serve?

]]> By: rachel http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/28/getting-the-detergent-out-of-our-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-24526 rachel Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:01:56 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=520#comment-24526 It's so handy that our little guys are almost the same age. This post is a great reminder to do our next few diaper loads detergent-free! Massimo doesn't get nearly as much nakie time as your boy, but he's never had diaper rash either... It’s so handy that our little guys are almost the same age. This post is a great reminder to do our next few diaper loads detergent-free!

Massimo doesn’t get nearly as much nakie time as your boy, but he’s never had diaper rash either…

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