What do you do about the awful smell that the diapers have after using? I have washed them & rinsed them thoroughly (15 rinse cycles) & odor problems
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They shouldn't smell after you wash them. You may need to change your wash routine in how often you wash and what detergent and how much you are using. Water type might have a reason behind diaper buildup as well. I use rockin green soap and I know they have options for all water types. All about cloth diapers blog is a wonderful resource!
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I would look into changing detergent. It could be causing build up. You can google good detergents and then strip them.
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strange i have never had this problem. i use babyganics detergent and they are good after one wash
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Agreed - hand wash and dry. I wouldn't use them frequently though, maybe just one more time.
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Hi, I do wash the diapers after each use, but if youre baby only pee and the cover isnt wet you can use it again. I love Alva diapers!! and I use them with charcoal bamboo inserts and they are just perfect!!!
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I keep an old fashion sugar dispenser (Glass with a metal lid. The kind that shakes out sugar) filled with baking soda by the diaper pail. I sprinkle that in between dirty diapers and it really cuts down on the odor.
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If they soak in the toilet they will break apart when flushed. They are meant to be used once and then thrown away. If you were to try to use these more than once I wouldn't do so right after a diaper change and then use the same one, I don't see how they're washable though. I've accidentally washed them before and they come out broken apart usually.
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Just wash them. I believe you hang dry them. So far have kept them pretty clean.
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I don't know if I ever knew that, when my son is done we just rinsed them with cold water and let them air dry. They've never smelled. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck.
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I have just washed and dried them with my cloth diapers: cold water soak, then wash in hot water on regular cycle with cloth diaper detergent, dry on high. I've had mine for probably 6 months, washing & drying them every other day, and aside from some pilling & minor stains they are like the day I bought them. They are paper thin (no bulk) and really keep a little bottom dry.
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Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
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they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
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There are many different wash routines which can work for these diapers, and the wash routine will depend on the type of washing and drying machines you have as well as what kind of water you have (hard, normal, soft). Generally, you pull the inserts out of the diaper before washing (they will simply bunch up in the pocket), these diapers are best with a REAL detergent such as Tide, Arm and Hammer, Free and Clear (cloth diaper detergents generally do not get the job done as they have a lot of softeners and not much detergent). A prewash with a small amount of your chosen detergent is best to start, you will get most of the dirty washed away after this wash (think about it, first wash will be potty water) and you can do a full cycle next (next wash will be clean water as you have washed the potty water away). Personally, I did an extra rinse afterwards just to be sure all of the detergent washed away as it would go on baby's bum. I dried these diapers on medium heat but they also had no issues on medium heat or air dried. I would highly suggest looking up a group called Fluff Love and CD Science on facebook; these women are experts in all of the factors in washing cloth diapers such as High Efficiency machines vs old style machines, hard water, and the best detergents for baby's needs. With a little research to find your best method, these are easy to use and easy to clean. I was very pleased as the washing aspect is the most intimidating! Good luck, I say go for it!
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Ours weren't bad, but you might need to rinse them. I know after about 6 months ours were pretty dirty and I just used soapy water and then rinsed them in clean water and they looked great again.
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Try adding Downy UN-stoppables to the beginning of the wash cycle as well! ON a good note the smell last for a little more than a week after the wash.
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Mine do not have a smell, but they never did. I am very sensitive to smells, so I would have noticed. I would contact amazon and see if you can get a replacement. Maybe you got a bad batch.
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There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this... » Read More There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. « Show Less
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Mine were the same way, I hung them outside, wiped them down with all kinds of stuff! It seems finally after several months it has dissipated some and is not as strong as it once was. I use them about 4 times a week in a kickboxing class, so I guess it finally rubbed off or something! Not really sure! the last thing I tried was putting baking soda in a coffee filter and placing inside, that was to help with sweat odor, so that may have helped as well! Not really sure what would work the best!
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I wash mine with my son's cloth diapers, so yes, I treat them the same. Since we live where it's cold a good part of the year, I do dry them sometimes, but not entirely; I hang them next to our wood stove to finish drying, as I do with his cloth diaper inserts. In the summer, after they're washed, I spray the bamboo liner part with hydrogen peroxide and hang them in the sun (or spread them across the patio furniture so that the sun will hit them) so they get dry and sun-bleached, looking good as new! I hope this helps.