Hellobee Boards Topic: How do I get the stink out?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How do I get the stink out? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:21:10 +0000 Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135661 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:42:43 +0000 Beebug 1135661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @T.H.O.U.: Amazing, thank-you. You know where I'll be this weekend, stove side, lol. T.H.O.U. on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135656 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:41:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1135656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beebug: Great questions! I actually found boiling to work better than santize setting on the washer. I would start with clean inserts but it probably doesn't matter if they are wet or dry. I just used my big stock pot and filled it full and brought to a boil. From there I used tongs to push about 5-8 inserts into the boiling water. You kinda have to push them down so they absorb the water. From there, bring back to a boil for a good 10-20 minutes. Mine you could smell it wasn't a 'fresh' boil if you know what I mean. I did them as long as I could and then refreshed the water and boiled again until they smelled clean. From there I just dumped into the dryer. Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135617 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:26:24 +0000 Beebug 1135617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @T.H.O.U.: Ask me how much I miss the sanitize cycle? We had it on our last one, I am aprehensive of boiling. Do I wash them (I think this is obvious, yes?) and let them dry, then boil? Or when still wet? How many inserts at a time in pot? Boil for how long? Assumedly with the amount of inserts I'd be doing I'd need to replace the water a few times or more? Sorry! T.H.O.U. on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135613 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:23:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1135613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We were able to preprogam a "Heavy" wash setting that we can use. Heavy Soil Hot Water Pre-Rinse Extra Rinse If you really want to get your inserts clean, look for a santize setting on your washer or get a large pot of boiling water. I found that was the best way to get any stink out and remove any excess detergent. Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135599 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:16:20 +0000 Beebug 1135599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @ShootingStar: You are amazing, thank-you! I had been using power wash with mine before the add of the stinky ones. I should probably still do something to the inserts before trying what you have suggested as regular routine? I have two big laundry tubs in the house, plus bath tub, any big soaks? I feel like I don't even know where to start to get this stink out! ShootingStar on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135594 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:14:28 +0000 ShootingStar 1135594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beebug: So take this with a grain of salt, but looking at your washer, here's what I would set it at: Heavy Duty Hot wash Extra Heavy soil level Extra rinse And if you need more water, use the sopping wet towel trick :). Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135554 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:57:08 +0000 Beebug 1135554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @ShootingStar: I have a Maytag Bravos XL (insanely huge capacity) top loading HE washer! That is a great pic! DH wants to learn the wash cycle I do for them, but I am still not settled on it yet! ShootingStar on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135550 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:55:50 +0000 ShootingStar 1135550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beebug: What kind of washer do you have? There's lots of posts out there about how to get the most water out of your washer. I made this for DH, and plan to stick it on the washer, maybe it'll give you some ideas for settings for your own washer... [attach=2504/13/mub053.600x272.Screen-Shot-2013-10-07-at-10.54.18-AM.png] Boheme on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135475 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:29:18 +0000 Boheme 1135475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beebug: No, I didn't know either! I used a trick on that FB page to figure it out. You put a few drops of dish soap in a water bottle and shake. I forget the specifics of it, but I believe the more bubbles, the softer your water is. Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135410 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:10:16 +0000 Beebug 1135410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ lol tablespoon is tbsp to me, I got it!!! Thank-you!!! I will have to see where I can get some of that from. bushelandapeck on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135403 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:07:20 +0000 bushelandapeck 1135403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beebug: tablespoon :) The package says to put 4 Tbsp in if you need to soak them and 1 Tbsp in each wash if you want to keep the funk out. I have had a really hard time with this over the past few months and Funk Rock seems to be the only thing that helps. Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135397 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:04:39 +0000 Beebug 1135397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @grizz: How do I know if I have hard or soft water? Am I an idiot for not knowing? I will check out that fb page, thank-you! @looch: I would love to trick it! @grizz: Thanks for the extra water tips, awesome!!! @Orvis18: TBS? I had a front loading HE, and when we moved last month I got us a top loading HE. I loveeeee it for everything else, except for diapers. Diapers are not forver, lol....but I need to figure out my current problem :p bushelandapeck on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135384 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:58:47 +0000 bushelandapeck 1135384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I agree with the Funk Rock and I've actually started throwing a TBS in the rinse load each time I wash. I also throw a towel or two in with each load (I have a front loader too) and use Heavy Wash setting. I notice that I need to wash mine every other day, even though I could go longer with the # of diapers we have, to keep the stink out. Boheme on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135365 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:52:15 +0000 Boheme 1135365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @looch: Yes! I forgot to mention - I trick my HE machine by setting it to bulky wash, heavy soil. I also throw a sopping wet towel in there with them. If you have your washing machine manual, you might be able to determine the setting with the most water, and then trick it with the towel. Some people also pour in extra water through the detergent drawer. looch on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135351 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:46:45 +0000 looch 1135351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ There might be a way that you can trick the programming on your front loader to add more water. Boheme on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135340 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:43:26 +0000 Boheme 1135340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Do you have hard water or soft water? A product like Rockin Green's Funk Rock might get it out. Or stripping with lots of hot washes with a capful of Calgon softener if you have hard water...It will allow the fibers to open up and release the funky buildup. I would stay away from Dawn if you have an HE washer, since it can break it. There's also a cloth diaper washing guru on Facebook I rely on - Mimi's Cloth Diaper Help Q&A is her page. She answers all my wash routine questions! Beebug on "How do I get the stink out?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-get-the-stink-out#post-1135316 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:35:28 +0000 Beebug 1135316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I recently purchased some second hand BG pockets. I wanted to beef up my stash for back to work, and LO to daycare. I did a double cycle of washing and rinsing and thought I did a crazy thorough job of making sure they were good to go. They came pretty clean from the seller and I had confidence they would be fine. Once used they have that god-awful smell, ammonia, barnyard, I'm not sure. I thought that smell was the same thing, but as per some googling it seems one can be from too much detergent, one can be from not enough? My bigger problem? The inserts are now intermingled with my formerly perfect stash. This weekend (long weekend!) I am going to attack them all. Where should I start? I definitely believe it's the inserts I need to get, and that the pockets are fine. I am also struggling with my top-loading HE washer, trying to ensure there is enough water in there. Help!