https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:43:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1091704 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:09:11 +0000 ValentineMommy 1091704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used RnG for 6 months, until we realized DS was getting rashes from it. We've switched to Country Save and all is good so far....keeping fingers crossed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087322 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:17:11 +0000 Ash 1087322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: looks like after doing some research, your powder detergent would be okay for me to use. It's the store bought ones that aren't. I'm gonna try the RnG and see how I like it. :)</p> <p>@Pink Champagne: my husband owns an excavating business and installs septics so he knows what we can and cannot use. I looked it up and it looks like the reason they're not advised is because of the fillers than can clog the system. :) he's fine with me using RnG as long as I'm not using it for all the laundry. Good idea to check the site to see what they advise. I wonder if it matters if we're on a well or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087184 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:31:01 +0000 owlmom 1087184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Rockin Green Hard Rock. We have an HE machine and very hard water. We've been using it for almost 2 years with no build-up or stink problems, and most of our stash is BG freetimes, BG 4.0's and fuzzibunz perfect size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087171 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:23:39 +0000 chachacha 1087171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Allen's Naturally. It works great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087048 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:49:19 +0000 looch 1087048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like RG as well. I've used hard rock when our water was super hard, but now we use classic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087045 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:47:22 +0000 meredithNYC 1087045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rockin' Green here. Works great! I also use the Funk Rock occasionally when the ammonia build up gets to be too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1087020 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 11:30:43 +0000 anbanan15 1087020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pink Champagne: We have hard water in our area and used both classic and hard rock with the same build up issues. I did a lot of research on it and felt confident in using RnG on our diapers, ordering accoridng to the companies recommendations, varying the amount used when we started having issues etc. It was just not a product for us in the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086956 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:21:51 +0000 shopaholic 1086956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I was just wondering the same thing and going to post/ask about this today too! Just want to use a F&amp;C I can pick up from Target. </p> <p>Anyone have recs? </p> <p>I know one person posted Dreft. Anyone else use Dteft? Regular amount or 1/2? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086953 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:19:01 +0000 Pink Champagne 1086953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you researched the "no powder in septic" thing? I googled it and found plenty of resources that actually recommend a lot of powdered detergents. The info I found just recommended low sudsing soaps.<br /> I use Rockin Green and love it. I tried Honest Conpany and it didn't get the stink out.<br /> ETA: it's VERY important with RG to go to their website and look up where you live to make sure you're using the right type for your water. It has changed too, because before I had LO a year ago they recommended Classic Rock, but after getting build up issues I went back and checked, and the recommendation for my area changed to Soft Rock. So momma with build up issues should definitely check that out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086927 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 10:09:40 +0000 anbanan15 1086927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: Yea I have read that on borax too but also read much in favor of it. A lot of things you will end up doing to your diapers will supposedly void warranty, you'll see lol. I stressed over detergents too, went with RnG because of all the great reviews and ended up suffering some major build-up issues because of it. It's all trial and error and you really have to remember that what works for so many mama's who swear up and down that their CD routine is the best, might not end up working at all for you. I'm actually re-stressing over which I want to go with as I was never fully satisfied with any that we tried in the past, but the homemade did work the best for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086904 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:55:23 +0000 Ash 1086904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I was so set on prepping today lol! You know, since I haven't done anything to get ready for baby yet! Lol @ your mom... My mom insists on dreft. *sigh*</p> <p>@anbanan15: I can't use powder detergent... dh says they aren't septic safe. :( and I read borax voids cd warranty. But I guess the rockin green is powder... omg I'm in a pickle now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086892 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:43:42 +0000 anbanan15 1086892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: The homemade I used doesn't use the soap! I wasn't brave enough to try the soap lol. Here is the recipe I use and one batch lasts awhile (you can get a bunch out of batches out of each ingredient):</p> <p>1 cup washing soda<br /> 1 cup borax<br /> 1/2 cup oxi-clean.</p> <p>Here is a link to it and some discussion: <a href="http://theecofriendlyfamily.com/2009/08/cloth-diaper-detergent/" rel="nofollow">http://theecofriendlyfamily.com/2009/08/cloth-diaper-detergent/</a> Supposedly it boils down to being essentially the same thing as Charlie's Soap and other CD detergents. I've also heard of people having great luck with soap nuts and Tide lately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086878 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:33:19 +0000 lovehoneybee 1086878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086841 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:09:01 +0000 ShootingStar 1086841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I suddenly panicked about which detergent to use and went out one day to buy more. I was going to use Purex F&amp;C, which I heard is ok, but then I got worried I was going to use to much (which is what causes people to have problems with that one sometimes). I went to Whole Foods and googled/used each detergent to find one that was CD friendly, lol. But if you don't have a natural grocery store, you might just be better off ordering some. I have no idea if you can use borax on baby stuff. I personally like F&amp;Cs because of my own sensitivities. My mom asked me if I was going to buy Ivory for baby and I was like "Dear God, no" lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use/page/2#post-1086821 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:50:05 +0000 Ash 1086821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: Maybe I'll look for some Ecos. We don't have a WF around here though. Now I'm wondering if the homemade stuff I use is okay to use on baby clothes or if I should just get some F&amp;C and be done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-1086816 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:44:36 +0000 ShootingStar 1086816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I got some Ecos Free and Clear. I was debating between that and Seventh Gen baby detergent which specifically says ok for CDs. I really wanted something that I could pick up in a store in case we ran out and I forgot to order it, and Whole Foods has the Ecos. I was really tempted by the Seventh Gen one because you can get it at Target, but I could not find ONE review of anyone using it for CDs. Plus it's scented, and I use F&amp;C on my own clothes because I'm allergic to stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-1086811 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:37:43 +0000 aprk 1086811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the BumGenius brand. So far so good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-1086810 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:37:33 +0000 Ash 1086810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: yep, it is in mine! What'd you use? Thinking of getting a hold of some Rockin Green. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-1086806 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:35:46 +0000 ShootingStar 1086806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I was reading through this thread and going to warn you that a lot of diapers say not to use borax on them, which is a key component in a lot of homemade formulas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-1086767 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 08:07:18 +0000 Ash 1086767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: I was going to prep my diapers today but I read that homemade (made with fels naptha) leaves a residue so now I have to figure something else out. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-946469 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:25:51 +0000 bisous 946469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did so much research and ended up with Nellie's. I really like it so far, but I have only done a few loads. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-946439 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:19:56 +0000 lolabee 946439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Country save here, works well for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-946321 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 13:58:24 +0000 joyjoy 946321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@weagle: Yup, I totally agree! What works varies so much based on water type and even washers. We have the double whammy of an HE FL and super soft water, which is why even HE Tide took forever to rinse out. I figured that's probably how things got crunchy, but I have no idea why they stayed crunchy. *shrug* </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945345 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:22:52 +0000 MsInformation 945345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Allen's Naturally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945283 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:07:57 +0000 anbanan15 945283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use homemade.</p> <p>We had terrible build up issues with Rockin Green (tried bth regular and hard rock). We also used Dropps for awhile, but like the homemade best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945267 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:02:10 +0000 Mrs. J 945267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions, ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945235 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:52:52 +0000 lindseykaye 945235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought Charlie's soap before LO was here and we have been using that with good results for about 6 months now. After it is used up I will be switching to Tide powder at the recommendation of the moms in my local CD group. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945185 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:40:43 +0000 swurlygurl 945185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Rock 'n Green and *hated it*<br /> Using Tide original powder now and LOVE it<br /> (We have very hard water, if that matters) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945112 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:23:48 +0000 blackbird 945112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide Powder </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cd-mamaswhat-detergent-do-you-use#post-945013 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:03:54 +0000 Weagle 945013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@joyjoy: Hmm... I've found that Tide keeps our diapers the softest. I think so much about diaper washing really depends on water type. It's hard to find one system that works for everyone! </p>