We did and still do. We use Kirkland's F & C since it was cloth diaper recommended, too. (Also, it's available at Costco.) Although, we have switched to Tide's Free & Gentle for cloth diapers because it's a bit stronger and does a better job at cleaning.
If you use a free & clear detergent, do you also add borax (a softener) to increase the cleaning power? F&C is usually a bit weaker compared to regular detergent.
pear / 1823 posts
I use All F&C. I don't usually add anything but if there's a really tough stain on something I'll spray it with OxiClean first
persimmon / 1322 posts
We use arm and hammer free and clear for everything. I can't handle scented stuff, and have sensitive skin, and so does my little one.
We don't add borax, I've never felt the need. For stains, I use spray and wash.
coconut / 8472 posts
We've always used free and clear detergents, as I'm sensitive to things with dyes and bleach additives and stuff. I usually don't have trouble with things getting clean, but if it's a particularly tough stain I might soak it in oxyclean.
grapefruit / 4584 posts
I use All F&C for all of our laundry. Stained stuff soaks in Oxi first.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
@mrsbookworm: @ShootingStar: @PinkElephant: I use oxiclean sometimes, too.
nectarine / 2173 posts
We use Seventh Generation for all of our household laundry. No I wouldn't add any additional chemicals. We do use a laundry pre treatment for stains. I'm sensitive to fragrance so I strongly prefer our laundry to be unscented.
grapefruit / 4418 posts
That's what we all use. The whole point to me is that it doesn't have added chemicals, so no i don't add anything. Heavy stains get treated first.
persimmon / 1445 posts
I have always used free and clear style detergent, but I am totally not brand loyal. I have very sensitive skin myself and I don't really use anything scented in my house because I hate the smell- no perfume or cleaners/candles if they aren't citrusy.
pomegranate / 3858 posts
We use Tide F&C for all laundry - DH is sensitive to scents. I miss the smell of laundry detergent sometimes!
grapefruit / 4045 posts
I always use free and clear for myself since it was reccomended by a dermatologist way back when I was in high school and developed really sensitive skin. I haven't heard about the need to add borax to the wash cycle. Borax is a strong base so wouldn't it irritate skin?
pear / 1558 posts
We use Arm & Hammer F & C and for diaper laundry I've been using Borax because we have hard water. We use Oxyclean stain treatment when necessary. I did use Bumgenius diaper detergent for a while, but I got it with a stash of diapers I'd bought & don't have anywhere near me to buy more... may go back to one of the diaper-specific detergents & purchase online.
pomegranate / 3113 posts
Scented laundry detergent makes me sick to my stomach, so we only ever use F&C detergents. I sometimes add a booster if the load is grubbier than usual.
grapefruit / 4988 posts
We use it for all our laundry. DH has sensitive skin so it's actually mostly for him. I use oxyclean spray on LO's clothes when they are stained and that mostly works.
honeydew / 7283 posts
I've always used it for all of our laundry. I have migraines and am very sensitive to scents. I'll use oxyclean for a bad stain or to soak whites occasionally.
pomegranate / 3392 posts
We use it for everyone, all the time. DH is sensitive to smells, and DS has eczema, so it helps.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
I've used All and Tide free&clear. I don't add anything else; if there are stains I would've pretreated them before washing.
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
We use seventh generation free and clear for everything
I have sensitive skin, and in prone to BV. Scented laundry detergent for my underwear is a big no-no because it throws off my pH balance
watermelon / 14467 posts
We use Ecos Free and Clear on everything. I'm sensitive to a lot of detergents and this is one that doesn't make me itch.
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