Does this detergent work well on cloth diapers?
1854818
I do not have children so I cannot speak to that issue. I can tell you that I have used this detergent for many years; and do not have any 'issues' with possible residue. If I have a load that needs sanitizing I generally add white vinegar to disinfect.
1854819
I use it on my babywraps and its on a recommended detergent list for diapers.
1854820
I've never used this on anything but normal clothing, but if you do use this for diapers, i would still do the customary second disinfecting wash in hot water and bleach just to be safe.
1854821
Kids are grown but if I had little ones I would use it. Our water is very hard so you might consider the Ecover fabric softener on final rinse. Other than that take the usual precautions with pre-washing.
788863
The advice to use special detergent is really not necessary. In order to prep cloth diapers made of natural fibers (cotton, bamboo, hemp), it is recommended that you wash then dry 3 to 5 times. You should dry between each wash. Because they are not soiled with human waste, feel free to throw them in with your regular laundry such as towels. The reason for the multiple washes is to help get the natural oils off the cloth that are present with natural fibers. For this reason, it is often recommended not to prep them with your other cloth diapers (for the concern of the other diapers getting the oils on them and then causing repelling issues.) I have never done this though, and I've never experienced an issue with repelling. Also, in regards to special laundry detergents... Rock n Green and other "CD Safe" detergents are a total joke. They don't clean well at all, and most people who start out using this detergent end up with stink issues in their diapers (they look clean but smell awful when wet) and even rash issues. It's not complicated with cloth diapers. Just be common sense about them... (don't use fabric softener as that coats the diapers and can cause them to be less absorbent.) Consider them your dirtiest clothes. Wash with a good mainstream detergent such as Tide Ultra Powder and use plenty of detergent (a full scoop) because you want to get out all the yuckies! Rinse a couple of times if you have lots of suds. I know this answer is above and beyond your question, but I just hate to see bad information shared! Cloth diapering fails when it becomes too complicated and when rashes happen due to diapers not being cleaned well. Good luck and have fun with it!
1263453
I washed mine with my diapers in Seventh Generation liquid detergent. It doesn't leave a residue and is sensitive to baby's skin.
1474514
I use regular detergent and eco for my baby and it seems like it works just fine.
676875
My call on this is yes, it would be good for baby clothes. The detergent has no parabens, glycol solvents, chlorine, formaldehyde, or artificial colors. It does have plant-derived ingredients, natural essential oils, stain-fighting enzymes (taken from back label). If you want more information about their ingredients, they say to visit mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary. The ingredient list is quite impressive. I like that these herbs and essential oils are next to my skin instead of chemicals. Also, I'm sensitive to most soaps (dry skin, itching, rash), but this one has never caused me any problems and I've washed all manner of materials in it. Hope this helps. My call on this is yes, it would be good for baby clothes. The detergent has no parabens, glycol solvents, chlorine, formaldehyde, or artificial colors. It does have plant-derived ingredients, natural essential oils, stain-fighting enzymes (taken from back label). If you want more information about their ingredients, they say to visit mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary. The ingredient list is quite impressive. I like that these herbs and essential oils are next to my skin instead of chemicals. Also, I'm sensitive to most soaps (dry skin, itching, rash), but this one has never... » Read More My call on this is yes, it would be good for baby clothes. The detergent has no parabens, glycol solvents, chlorine, formaldehyde, or artificial colors. It does have plant-derived ingredients, natural essential oils, stain-fighting enzymes (taken from back label). If you want more information about their ingredients, they say to visit mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary. The ingredient list is quite impressive. I like that these herbs and essential oils are next to my skin instead of chemicals. Also, I'm sensitive to most soaps (dry skin, itching, rash), but this one has never caused me any problems and I've washed all manner of materials in it. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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No, not cloth wipes. Basically diaper wipes. I would waste your money on this. It takes them from cold to tepid, not warm and of you don't keep them just the right amount of moist by adding just the right amount of water they are either too dry or fall apart from being too wet. Pain in the a$$, pun intended.
831720
It's a different brand but it's recommended for cloth diapers. I wash my BG with it.
55047
For diaper rashes, I actually use pure lanolin and coat my daughters rash and I've had great results with that. I do know you're not supposed to use Destin for cloth diapers, and if you do, like the comments said, have to be super careful not to damage the diapers, and lining the diapers with two cloths or making sure the Destin stays in place seems too much of a hassle to even try.
238965
I do not have a baby, but my eleven year old is very sensitive. It is a very effective cleanser and I use it every week. The only other thing I add to my laundry is white vinegar. I do not use a softener or laundry sheets. I will add a little extra for extremely dirty laundry. Good luck. I hope this helped.
1542252
I've used a rag with a little bit of laundry detergent. Worked pretty good. Kept it out of reach from the little guy until it dried.
1705888
according to the puracy website "Can I use this on delicate garments and denim? Yes. We have successfully tested the 4x liquid detergent on silk, premium denim, wool, and other fine fabrics. Always follow manufacturer's instructions for the garment you intend to clean." ... So possibly? I only do basic washing.
90901
We don't have high efficiency machines, and the detergent works just fine. We use it for cloth diapers and it works great.
2073640
I'm not sure how recently this may have happened; haven't heard anything about their formula changing. I purchased my bottle about 1-2mths ago & it works great for our cloth diapers. Also is a miracle-cleaner when it comes to removing spit-up smell/stains from sofas, car seats, etc!
1296929
I've only tried it on vinyl table cloths, formica counters, microsuede couch and hardwood floors. It seemed to work well. It doesn't leave residue like other cleaners which I liked.
1561241
I don't use this for my regular laundry much, just cloth diapers. I use it to remove detergent and ammonia build up and it works like a dream. It does a great job on my white towels but was not able to get old dingy marks that get left behind the hand towels. Honestly, your best bet would be to fill a squirt bottle with half lemon juice half white vinegar 9% if you can get it, and spray the spots all over saturating them and set them in direct sunlight all day maybe even 2 days. Then was again with detergent and oxyclean. if you have hard water and you don't treat it, be sure to add calgon or just 1/4 C regular salt. That should get out the sweat stains. This works on pit stains in undershirts as well.
1346353
It certainly seems to clean well -- i haven't had occasion to try it on say, grass stains or heavy grease, but my experience has been positive. I think it works better than some of the other eco-friendly detergents I have tried. That said, everyone's laundry is different, yes?
1719973
I've used another brand of soap nuts with my cloth diapers, and had better success with them than any other detergent I've tried! Rinse cycle, hot wash, extra rinse, and done! If I feel like it, I try to dig the bag of soap nuts out before the last rinse cycle just to extend the life of the nuts, but they've made it all the way through the dryer a few times and the diapers come out fine.