Comments on The Cloth Diaper Whisperer: Inspired Cloth Diaper Washing Confession

I use original Tide too! Actually, I've found...

2012-01-18T13:29:39.011-05:00

I use original Tide too! Actually, I've found that, with our water type, that using 1 TBSP Rockin' Green Hard Rock and 1 TBSP Original Tide is the perfect combo for us. Either one, by themselves, causes either stink or repelling after about a month of use, but together, the diapers get clean and they seem to fix the problems that the other one causes.

Ultra Tide is phosphate-free. The "free"...

2012-01-18T08:11:02.571-05:00

Ultra Tide is phosphate-free. The "free" version (no perfumes or dyes) is what I use. Though it is not everyone's choice, it works for me after having delt with the same issue! I'm just about to begin cloth diapering my 6th baby and have used Tide when the phosphate laws went into effect! My diapers have all worn well and I am still using some of the originals! Thanks for the post!

I admit, I use powdered Tide also. In my front loa...

2012-01-18T01:46:25.783-05:00

I admit, I use powdered Tide also. In my front loader.
-cold rinse + extra rinse
-hot wash with 1 Tbs Tide and a little bleach
-hot rinse + extra rinse

I had tried all sorts of other natural cloth diapering detergents, including soap nuts, but Tide is the only one that keeps the ammonia and burning away.

I'm right there with you! As a CD newbie I tri...

2012-01-18T00:07:42.236-05:00

I'm right there with you! As a CD newbie I tried to follow all the rules about washing diapers, but nothing kept them from smelling terrible! (Plus, the rest of our clothes stank after being worn for a few hours, too!) I switched to Tide (with some Oxy and washing soda!) and it's been smooth sailing ever since! I love that people are finally coming out and saying that they use Tide, because I felt like such a leper ;) Paddedtushstats.com just came out with their results of a detergent survey, and apparently a LOT of people use Tide with great results, too! So you're in good company!