https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:33:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220272 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 01:20:56 +0000 PawPrints 2220272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Country Save has been great for our Freetimes. Cheap, eco friendly and lasts forever. Our diapers are super clean. Though, we are still just on breastmilk poop, so things will get more intense in a few months when solid foods are in the picture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220265 Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:08:51 +0000 cheesetomywhine 2220265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use tide original. Usually the powder but the liquid has worked fine too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220201 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:50:31 +0000 sorrycharlie 2220201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: You're supposed to use 2x the amount I think, because it's weaker - and I know they Rec hot wash for any plant based detergents. Check out the detergent list on the fluff love university link above - it's awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220159 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:57:29 +0000 lady baltimore 2220159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: I was just about to ask about Free &amp; Clear. I can't stand the odor of laundry detergent!</p> <p>So, Tide devotees, can I use the scent &amp; dye free stuff? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220129 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:04:41 +0000 MenagerieMama 2220129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide Powder. Used to use Bumgenius but things are way cleaner with Tide and I wish I switched sooner, although I hate the smell. I hate scented detergent but I'm afraid the F&amp;C Tide won't work as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220123 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:57:41 +0000 Mrs. J 2220123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide powder! Rockin green made them really stinky (ammonia) and I had to strip them. check out Fluff Love! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220120 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:50:54 +0000 skipra 2220120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually use Ecos because it's easy to find. I wasn't that happy with it but I wasn't using enough. Once I started to use more they definitely were cleaner and didn't stink. I think a lot of cloth diaper detergents are hard to find in stores. We have also tried Bum Genius because we got the samples with our diapers and I ordered some but it's a pain having to get it online. I also find that drying them outside makes a big difference with stains and stink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220116 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:41:14 +0000 JCCovi 2220116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Charlie's soap and love it- we subscribe and save via Amazon. We do bleach every other week or so but we haven't had problems with stinky diapers or stains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220100 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:12:54 +0000 sorrycharlie 2220100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>def check out fluff love. I use tide!</p> <p>Edited to add - almost a year later, I haven't had to strip or bleach :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220015 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:37:23 +0000 BSB 2220015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: @FliegepilzHut: I bought some tide pods on clearance but then I heard about kids getting access to them and I think the story I read said the kid died. :crying: It makes sense because the pods are super concentrated. My goal is to use up all the pods before the babies arrive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2220004 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:25:18 +0000 Anya 2220004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: I decided on tide after reading up on this site, looks like tide ultra liquid is recommended as well: <a href="http://www.fluffloveuniversity.com/freshman-year/detergent-index/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluffloveuniversity.com/freshman-year/detergent-index/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219999 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:22:24 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2219999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @Zbug: @Anya: @Ash: I already use HE liquid Tide for all our other clothes. Do you know if it works for cloth diapers? Or is it just the Tide powder that's good? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219880 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:44:10 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2219880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide powder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219868 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:43 +0000 MsMini 2219868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used 3-4 special cloth detergents and got stinky diapers and had to strip with them all. Switched to tide powder and have had nothing but clean diapers, no stripping required ever since. I use original tide powder in my HE washer, and I use a good amount (line 2-3) without any residue/build-up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219778 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:43:53 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2219778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: @Anya: @Zbug: I may try and report back! :wink: It just seemed like it might be more efficient somehow...</p> <p>@junebugsmama: I will do some reading... Eeek! :sad: Yet another reason to keep household chemicals secure and out of the reach of children! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219771 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:39:43 +0000 youboots 2219771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been using BG liquid but an switching to Tide liquid after I'm out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219691 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:31:37 +0000 Cole 2219691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I think I will grab tide powder this afternoon and see what they say tomorrow at the other store, we can always use the tide on our clothes if it doesn't work but it sounds like a winner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219687 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:27:44 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2219687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: before I bought tide powder I used tiny bubbles, rockin green, all free and clear, and gain. Every detergent I would get after reading on a website it was "the one" and then find another website saying the opposite. And my diapers weren't even truly clean! I am so so happy with tide powder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219684 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:25:41 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2219684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: yes! I started using it and it's amazing! My diapers are actually clean!!!</p> <p>@FliegepilzHut: I read somewhere that tide pods are not good for cloth diapers. It may have just been cost effective wise. Plus I promised myself to NEVER buy them because I have had several patients at the hospital who bit one thinking it was candy and they had severe damage to their throats, one requiring a long term breathing tube! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219596 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:18:07 +0000 Zbug 2219596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I know people use the pods, but I haven't tried it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219575 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:02:26 +0000 BadgerMom 2219575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you checked out this list? <a href="http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/Articles.asp?ID=263" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/Articles.asp?ID=263</a></p> <p>We've used:<br /> Seventh Generation Liquid (worked well, but only gets three stars)<br /> Ecos Liquid (gets four stars, but I didn't think it worked as well and my diapers ended up kinda stinky)<br /> Planet Powder (this is what we're using now, it gets five stars and it seems to be working well with no stink issues) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219566 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:59:00 +0000 Anya 2219566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I don't know! I just use the regular powder, HE formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219552 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:51:14 +0000 BSB 2219552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't cloth diaper, yet, but do have things I need to wash that are similar to cloth diapers. I use Nellie's. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GODIEE/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GODIEE/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219538 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:42:54 +0000 Ash 2219538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: honestly not sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219533 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:41:37 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2219533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: @Zbug: @Anya: @blackbird: Not to thread-jack, but can anyone tell me--is it okay to use Tide pods, as long as they dissolve completely? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219532 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:41:32 +0000 ShootingStar 2219532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: Yup, you probably just have to take out the little plastic thing where you put in the detergent. The two HE machines I've had both had this extra little cup thing that said something like remove for power, or only use for liquid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219526 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:35:31 +0000 Cole 2219526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you do tide powder in an he machine? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219492 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:21:24 +0000 blackbird 2219492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219488 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:19:47 +0000 Anya 2219488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tide powder here too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-just-tell-me-what-cloth-diaper-detergent-to-buy#post-2219468 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:11:01 +0000 shellio 2219468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Country Save, we buy a pretty large box of it for under $20 and it lasts us close to a year. </p>