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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...
Horrible Smelling Laundry
Asked by L.O. from Seattle
on August 1, 2009
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Ok, so I know that there has been requests like this before but I couldnt find any suggestions that worked so here we go again. My laundry stinks. Ok, so a little back...
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- I really think it may be the PJ's themselves. Most PJ's are required by law to be treated with horrible flame retardent chemicals, all of which are banned in Europe f...
- I actually went through the same thing. I have a front load washer and it was molding inside the machine. Brand new 6 months old and the problem started. I now leave...
- Do you have a front loader? Many models are notorious for a bad smell, like stated before, make sure you leave the door open when not in use and once a month, run an ...
"Stain Removal" Need Magician I Think!
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on September 19, 2008
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Hi Mommies,
How do I get baby carrots out of cotton? I have not machine washed or dried the item yet. I have used the Dreft stain pen, soaked in Dreft and used the ...
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- Hi D., I use Oxiclean laundry remover spray for stains. This stuff works magic on any kind of baby stains. Ive used it for carrot stains too, and it came out. I did s...
- Try Shout Advanced gel stain remover for set in stains. It IS a miracle!! There have been many shirts with old stains that I thought I was gonna have to throw away bu...
- Soak it is Biz and hot water for 24 hours. It got carrots out for me! Good luck.
Borax and Washing Soda?
Asked by J.O. from Kansas City
on July 27, 2009
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I am going to start making my own laundry detergent. Does anyone know where I can find borax and arm and hammer washing soda (not baking soda)? These are two ingredi...
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- borax is usually in the laundry isle at walmart- not sure on the other, but i am assuming the same place- hopes this helps :)
- should be able to get borax at Walmart in the laundry soap section. I haven't bought it in a long time so not sure they have it anymore. Not sure about the Arm & Ham...
- No, but I am interested in the recipe!
Types of Laundry Detergent
Asked by N.D. from Columbus
on July 22, 2009
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Just wondering what type of laundry detergent is being used by people. I am currently using Tide, however, it's getting to be very expensive. I am wanting to try dif...
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- Not sure if you are a member of Sam's Club, but we started using their Members Mark brand a few months ago and really like it. Best of all is it the cheapest one I ha...
- Right now I'm using Arm & Hammer for sensitive skin. I also like All free & clear but I noticed that the price had been raised by a little bit. That why I bought the A...
- I use Purex cause my daughter has sensitive skin. My brother in law uses Tide also & is very very picky about not using anything else at all so my sister did a test to...
Bio Clean Detergent and Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator on Cloth Diapers?
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on July 4, 2009
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Hi moms! I have a few quesitons about the Bio Clean product line:
Have you used Bac-Out Stain & Odor Eliminator on your Bum Genius or other brand cloth diapers? Wha...
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- Hi J., I was told by Abbie at Mom's Milk Boutique (online ordering with FREE shipping all the time.. they are great!) to use Bac Out on my Bumgenious b/c I was having...
- Hi J.: I use Melaleuca produts. The laundry detergent is fantastic. All of there products are eco friendly and contain no harsh chemicals. If you want more info send...
- I used a diaper service. BUT- I have used biokleen detergent, and have sensitive skin, and it worked out great for me and my month-old baby (she's 13 months now). I...
Cloth Diaper Washing
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on June 15, 2009
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Hi. I currently use a mix of Happy Heiny pocket diapers and MotherEase fitteds. I am looking for advice on how to wash them without the velcro all getting tangled toge...
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- hey J. i did everything A. H said but i also put a little bit of baking soda in with it . cloth diaper rock and potty training is so easy with them 18 mo is my longest...
- With my g diapers, I velco the diapers back together before putting them in the wash. It works pretty good.
- Hi J. I did a cold water rinse, hot water wash using trader joes laundry soap too, then a cold rinse w/ vinegar. Fold the velcro tabs so there closed, makes them last...
Getting Sour Milk Smell Out of Laundry
Asked by T.B. from Merced
on August 21, 2008
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My son is an olympic drooler and when drinking milk he usally ends up with a good amount on his shirts. No matter how many times I wash those shirts they still smell t...
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- Hi T., I am an independent business owner and I carry the SA8 laundry care system. There is nothing like it, especially the Pre-Wash spot treatment. You can have ...
- Hi T., What works for me is to put a little vinegar right in the washer. About 1/4 cup to a full cup. It depends on the size of your load. The vinegar will also h...
- enzyme-based cleaners like Nature's miracle (can find in pet stores) or Kids'n'pets (used to find it at Target but haven't seen it lately) are good for getting out sme...
Having Issues with Front Loading Washer
Asked by B.B. from Cleveland
on June 11, 2009
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Hi girls. I am having some issues with my front loading washer. It's about a year old and lately I've noticed an awful smell coming from it while its washing - a yuc...
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- Hi B., My son-in-law has a front loader and is having the same issue -- there is some type of cleaner you can use -- it is a nasty smell. He's sleeping because he wo...
- My friend had this problem and warned us when we got our front-loader. I think the problem is that the water doesn't dry from the door, and it gets mildewy. We leave o...
- hi B., I have read all of your advice, and they are the most common answers. Someone mentioned ammonia- remember to never mix ammonia with bleach. It creates a d...
Looking for Laundry Detergent Recommendations from Real Moms
Asked by C.S. from Seattle
on April 28, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a laundry detergent that will get grease out of clothes on its own without pre-treating or doing anything special to the spot? Most times I don't...
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- You could try making your own. This recipe works pretty well for me (I don't have time to pretreat most things either, though I do try to get baby poop out of the clot...
- country save powdered detergent is my favorite. it comes premixed with laundry boosters like borax and baking soda. it is the only all-natural detergent that i feel ge...
- Hello C.! Although clorox is great for whitening...BORAX is great for oil in clothing. It is a multi-purpose household cleaner. Clean your laundry, kitchen and ba...
