Comments on: Fabric Softener on Cloth Diapers *gasp* http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/ Cloth Diaper Answers Mon, 21 May 2012 01:21:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Amy http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-20369 Amy Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:20:07 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-20369 I'm glad I came across this, my diapers are stiff but not horribly so - however the rest of our clothes need fabric softener! I was concerned that residue left in the washer would cause a problem. I have 4 dryer balls and they were working pretty good but it seems after just a few months they are losing their touch... I looked them up online and it says they are suppose to last 3-5 years! Well... not in this house! I may try the 12 tennis balls next. oh and before using vinegar or anything you should probably read the instruction booklet - my washer says not add too much soap (must be careful with the dawn and stripping) and NEVER use vinegar as it will ruin the machine... I don't know how true this is but I don't have the funds to test the idea. I’m glad I came across this, my diapers are stiff but not horribly so – however the rest of our clothes need fabric softener! I was concerned that residue left in the washer would cause a problem.

I have 4 dryer balls and they were working pretty good but it seems after just a few months they are losing their touch… I looked them up online and it says they are suppose to last 3-5 years! Well… not in this house! I may try the 12 tennis balls next.

oh and before using vinegar or anything you should probably read the instruction booklet – my washer says not add too much soap (must be careful with the dawn and stripping) and NEVER use vinegar as it will ruin the machine… I don’t know how true this is but I don’t have the funds to test the idea.

]]> By: Autumn Beck http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-20170 Autumn Beck Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:15:32 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-20170 i've successfully used ecover and other natural fabric softeners when used occasionally. i’ve successfully used ecover and other natural fabric softeners when used occasionally.

]]> By: Cherry http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-20168 Cherry Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:24:50 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-20168 Hi! My bamboo terry and cotton velour diapers are so hard now that they are leaving red marks on my babies skin, so I do not use them anymore. The problem is that I do not have a tumble dryer and a place to dry outside, so the only way to dry my diapers is to line dry them inside. I have tried to use white vinegar or baking soda but this did not help, they are still very hard. I even risked to use a little bit of Amway fabric softener but it made my diapers to leak. I have a HE washing machine and the water here is average hard. I really do not want to stop using cloth diapers but I simply do not know how to soften them without harming them! Can anyone give me an advice? I am from Europe and not all detergents you mention there are available. I can get Ecover softener here but am afraid to use it on my dipes. Does it really work without harming the cloth diapers? Help! Hi! My bamboo terry and cotton velour diapers are so hard now that they are leaving red marks on my babies skin, so I do not use them anymore. The problem is that I do not have a tumble dryer and a place to dry outside, so the only way to dry my diapers is to line dry them inside. I have tried to use white vinegar or baking soda but this did not help, they are still very hard. I even risked to use a little bit of Amway fabric softener but it made my diapers to leak. I have a HE washing machine and the water here is average hard. I really do not want to stop using cloth diapers but I simply do not know how to soften them without harming them! Can anyone give me an advice? I am from Europe and not all detergents you mention there are available. I can get Ecover softener here but am afraid to use it on my dipes. Does it really work without harming the cloth diapers? Help!

]]> By: Giselle http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-19794 Giselle Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:41:31 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-19794 I would love to try some dryer balls. I would love to try some dryer balls.

]]> By: Amanda http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-18071 Amanda Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:34:46 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-18071 Hi! I love, love, love your site! Thank you for all your insightful, experience based information on everything cloth diapering! I have a question re: Mrs. Meyers fabric softener....I see that you use it & seem to have great results. Is it safe to use her dryer sheets versus liquid? I'm so nervous to try it! Your thoughts/experience (and anyone else's) would be great =) Thanks! Hi! I love, love, love your site! Thank you for all your insightful, experience based information on everything cloth diapering! I have a question re: Mrs. Meyers fabric softener….I see that you use it & seem to have great results. Is it safe to use her dryer sheets versus liquid? I’m so nervous to try it! Your thoughts/experience (and anyone else’s) would be great =)
Thanks!

]]> By: Kim http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-13386 Kim Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:17:24 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-13386 Is it safe to use a cloth diaper safe fabric softener, such as Ecover or Mrs. Meyer's, on your Bum Genius AIO or microfleece liners? Is it safe to use a cloth diaper safe fabric softener, such as Ecover or Mrs. Meyer’s, on your Bum Genius AIO or microfleece liners?

]]> By: Autumn Beck http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-11179 Autumn Beck Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:59:45 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-11179 Just found this in the spam folder :( I would not use a fabric softener every wash. Just found this in the spam folder :( I would not use a fabric softener every wash.

]]> By: Green Your Apartment » Blog Archive » Seventh "Tips for Green Living" Carnival http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-11148 Green Your Apartment » Blog Archive » Seventh "Tips for Green Living" Carnival Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:34:40 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-11148 [...] BABY Autumn Beck presents Fabric Softener on Cloth Diapers *gasp* posted at All About Cloth Diapers Blog. Though I couldn’t rough the full-on cloth diaper, I [...]

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]]> By: Leanna http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-11178 Leanna Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:48:13 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-11178 I just purchased an all-natural laundry detergent that contains a soy-derived fabric softener. Do you know if this is safe to use on my cloth diapers? Thank you! I just purchased an all-natural laundry detergent that contains a soy-derived fabric softener. Do you know if this is safe to use on my cloth diapers? Thank you!

]]> By: Rosanne http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-10337 Rosanne Tue, 12 May 2009 19:56:53 +0000 http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/fabric-softener-cloth-diapers/#comment-10337 You can use Wool Dryer Balls to soften diapers (and all other laundry) without softeners! They even cut drying time saving you money, time and energy. They are the only way to dry/soften my son's diapers and clothing because of his eczema reaction to softeners. For more information or to purchase please visit at www.WoolDryerBalls. com You can use Wool Dryer Balls to soften diapers (and all other laundry) without softeners! They even cut drying time saving you money, time and energy. They are the only way to dry/soften my son’s diapers and clothing because of his eczema reaction to softeners. For more information or to purchase please visit at http://www.WoolDryerBalls. com

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