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Laundry Detergent/High Efficiency Washing Machines
Asked by E.H. from Minneapolis
on September 5, 2007
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I just got a high efficiency washing machine. I have been using Dreft in my old washing machine, but I found on their website that it is not recommended in high effic...
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- I too have the same washer; use about 1/3 of the amount you normally would. This works the same if the special detergant is sold out, I use regular soap, just less.
- I would not be surprised if Dreft makes a hi efficiency detergant otherwise I think All Free and clear comes in hi efficiency, good luck
- I use Tide E it works good and is still gentle on their skin...
Laundry Detergent for Newborns
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on October 26, 2008
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I bought some Dreft and later realized it did not have the HE symbol on it. We have a front loading, HE washer. I'm wondering if I can use it anyway, and just use le...
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- I also use HE ALL free and clear and have since Elizabeth was born. I also put vinegar in the softener tray as fabric softener. Vinegar is a natural fabric softener an...
- SA-8 from Amway. Not only is it safe, you use 1/8 cup per load and whites stay white and stains do not stain because it is such a good product. Been using it for 40 ye...
- I used Dreft on my daughters newborn clothes until she was a year. Then I found that Seventh Generation and another 'natural &/or organic' laundry detergent had one f...
Need Help Moms!
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on January 10, 2008
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What is the best way to clean off paint stains from my daughter's clothes.
She goes to preschool and loves to paint. Everyday the clothes come home painted. I use DR...
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- Clorox 2 in every load works well too- my kids clothes rarely had stains when they came out of the wash (but usually covered before washing)
- I use Biz with the Dreft. I have done this with both children and it hasn't irritated their skin.
- Hi S. My daughter and husband have very sensitive skin and the only thing I have found and got rid of the itchies is a product line called EcoSense. I've been usin...
Infant Itching
Asked by H.F. from Eugene
on November 25, 2010
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My daughter who is 17 months old has a terrible rash all over her body. We took her to the doctor and they said it was contact dermatitis from our detergent. So I have...
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- Dreft is one of the most horribly perfumed and chemical-laden detergents on the market. I think it's shameful that they market it as a baby's detergent. I can't imagin...
- I would look into food allergies. My daughter reacts this way to gluten and some people do to milk. I our case nothing shows up on testing for her allergies are not ...
- I would get a second opinion. Sounds like your first doctors guess is not correct. M.
Need Some Sure-fire Stain Busters!
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on April 8, 2008
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I have forgotten all of the loads of laundry that come along with a newborn! I feel like I do so many loads of laundry only to find that the stains didn't come out an...
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- When my kids were little I kept a plastic tub full of water/laundry soap (I used ALL free and clear), any baby clothes that were stained got put in the bucket until I ...
- I use Wisk, just put a little on the spot rub together and put under running water,then I put in the laundry let set a little bit them wash. Wisk is all I use for spot...
- The best thing I have found for organic stains is oxyclean. I soak the garment in a bowl of water with a scoop of oxyclean, then rinse and launder. Hope it works as ...
Laundry Det. for Newborns Clothes
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on February 26, 2010
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What kind of laundry detergent do you use for your newborns clothes? Funny how this is my 5th baby and I can't remember what I did in the past. =) I probably just u...
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- Dreft has perfumes from what I remember, and it is sooo expensive. I use Melaleuca, but All Free and Clear is a great second choice. I would not bother with Dreft, i...
- I always used Dreft for the baby clothes, and then switched to the regular family detergent at about 1 ot 2 years old.
- I used Shaklee's Get Clean laundry products and have continued to use them even though my boys are teenagers. I also use the cleaning products. They are great. Opra...
Best Stain Remover for Old Stains on Baby Clothes
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on November 2, 2008
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Baby #2 is on the way and my first daughters newborn clothes have awful yellow stains from her breastmilk spit-up. (sorry if that's too much information!) Any good i...
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- Once the stain is set by being put into a dryer it is next to impossible to get those stains out.You might want to try a OXY clean product.I use the powder and make a...
- There is a stain remover especially for babies. You can find it in the baby aisle usually with the formula and bottles and sippy cups. Check around that area and you w...
- I have used effrident tablets (for false teeth) It works fairly well. Use about 4 tablets to a gallon of water. Let soak.
Question About Washing Nrewborn Clothes
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on April 6, 2009
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My due date is getting close and I want to wash and prepare clothes for our new baby. We have the high efficiency washing machine and use the special laundry detergent...
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- I have an HE Washer and I just use regular Dreft, but only half of the recommended amount. It works fine for me.
- I was recommended to use any of the free and clear soaps for baby. Most brands make it also for high effency washers. Also i was told by sears that you can use any ...
- I us Costco's Free and Clear brand, that is for high efficiency washers. It's what my baby's doctor told me to use for her. It's worked great so far!
Argghh! How Do I Get Poop Stains Out of His Clothes?
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on April 15, 2008
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I'm a new mommy, and I am breastfeeding. But his poop is staining his clothes!
What is the best way to get that stuff out? This is my first and I'd like to save the...
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- Hi S., The only thing I found that got poop stains out was to soak them in a solution of liquid Tide and automatic dishwasher detergent mixed with hot water. Sometime...
- I have always used Spray-n-Wash before I put the clothes in the washing machine and it has always taken the stains out. Also, if it doesn't come out of the wash clean-...
- Welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood and all the poop that comes with it. I'm sorry to say that I have yet to find anything that will get out poop stains. ...
When to Stop Using Baby Detergent?
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on October 20, 2009
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My daughter is almost 2 yrs old and I was just wondering when most mom's stopped using Dreft (i.e.)for washing and started using regular detergent? What about bleach f...
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- it will depend upon your child's sensitivity. I never used baby detergent and I used bleach when necessary. Never had a problem.
- I didn't use Dreft for very long because their high efficiency formula was hard to find and really expensive. I use All Free and Clear. It costs the same as other "All...
- Mostly a repeat of what others have said... I quit using Dreft around 18 months. My experience with Oxyclean is that it leaves the clothes feeling funny, almost stiff...
