I searched past postings but could not find much information on laundry detergents. I specifically need recommendations on what kind of detergent to use on cloth diapers (Bum Genius) and cloth diaper wipes. Also, any suggestions for laundering baby's clothes and linens. Thanks much!
I have used MelaPower in the past and I love it. I'm pg too and due in early April and I'm going to start using it on all my baby stuff and family stuff as well. If you're interested, email me and I can give you more information and sign you up if you want to try the detergent. It's fabulous stuff and cost effective too!!! ____@____.com
J.,
FYI,I noticed that there was a laundry detergent offered on the Bum :-) website.
I personally use and recommend Amway SA8 Laundry Detergent and SA8 Tri-zyme (oxy cleaner). The SA8 detergent is super concentrated, phosphate free and leaves no detergent residue. It has been awesome for my family with sensitive skin.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! And YEAH on you for using cloth diapers!! I use Melaleuca's laundry detergent, MelaPower, on our cloth diapers as well as all of our laundry. It is very gentile on the laundry and is biodegradable, so gentile on the earth as well. I have been extremely happy with it as well as their other non-toxic cleaning products. You can check out their website at www.melaleuca.com. It is a membership company that produces and markets non-toxic, biodegradable and earth friendly cleaning, laundry and personal care products. They even have a wonderful childnren's line. If you would like more information, please let me know.
The only thing that I use is Dreft.
check the bum genius website for recommendations. if you don't use the right detergent, the company might void their warranty. i use charlie's soap for my fuzzi bunz.
I personally use 'ALL free & Clear' on my bumGenius diapers There is a great site that will tell you what every detergent has and is does not have here:
http://www.diaperjungle.com/detergent-chart.html
I think it covers every detergent on the market. Enjoy!
I remember using Dreft, but my daughter is using the bargin brand from Costco.
I use the natural powder detergent from Trader's Joes and add 1/2 scoop of Oxy-Brite, a natural kind of oxy clean found at most natural food stores and it works great. In the beginning with breastfed poopy diapers I would first treat them with liquid seven generation baby detergent( also found at health food stores) by pouring a small amount on the stain and sometimes scrubbing it in with an old tooth brush. I stopped doing this around 9 months or so when my son was eating more people food and the poop came off the easier in the toilet rinse, and I started to care less about stains
congrats on your new baby and new exciting life!!
I've had excellent luck with Dial's Liquid Ultra Purex. Target carries it... also, I usually add a scoop of oxy-clean (target is pricey when you can get a big box at costco) to each load. Dial's prespotter for the really bad stains is the best... Zout. Good luck!
country save is rated one of the best all around cloth diaper detergent. here is a chart i found on line about a year ago...pretty fun to look at:
Hi there J.. Congrats on your pregnacy! I use the laundry line from Melaleuca. It is safe enough for newborns and up and is great for those with senstive skin. And it last a long time. the 96 oz bottle does 192 loads! My bottle has lasted 2 months, and I do alot of laundry with my 2 yr old and husband. You have to be a member,($1 til Dec 31st, then $29 after that, but only one time fee) but you get wholesale prices, so worth it. They have a lot of other safe products for your home, esp with little ones around. Even if the laundry was all i got, it is worth it! You can go to www.melaleuca.com to see all their products. If you have any questions, 'id be happy to answer them for you. Have a happy new year.
Charlies's Soap is recommended for cloth diapers. It is non-toxic and works great.
Hi J.,
I don't do cloth diapers but for regular baby clothes I use Dreft which is great. I have also been told that Tide Free and Clear is basically the same thing, and I already use that on all of our other laundry and have not noticed any reaction to it from our daughter.
Hope that helps!
