redneck diaper boy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 For washing diapers and plastic pants, which is better? Tumble or agitation? Link to comment
willnotwill Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I use the HE washer which has two advantages. Link to comment
freswith Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Watch out if you put plastic pants or all-in-ones in the spinner; it can go eccentric and wreck the machine. Link to comment
babykeiff Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Watch out if you put plastic pants or all-in-ones in the spinner; it can go eccentric and wreck the machine. 1 Link to comment
redneck diaper boy Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have the old style Maytag. One thing I noticed about the Maytag was the spin cycle was much more effective than my older Kenmore. As for the HE models, they require more expensive detergent. When I looked at the energy savings, the cost saving of the HE model did not offset the increased price of detergent. Link to comment
willnotwill Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 My LG HE washer in addition to the "BABY WEAR" cycle allows me to add an stain cycle, extra water to all cycles, and an extra rinse. Link to comment
beallucanb Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I bought a HE washing machine with an aggitator this is the most anemic machine I have ever seen, it depends on the detergent to get the cloths clean not the action of the machine itself. Link to comment
willnotwill Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I don't know what goofball HE machine you were using, but the statements you made are not general to all HE machines. Link to comment
Little BabyDoll Christine Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 There was an article in, I think, Consumer Reports that slammed HE's pretty badly a couple of years aog Link to comment
babbler110 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 One critical feature for me in a new washer is a washer that heats the water to a high temperature. Diapers after a few uses develope an awful urine smell once they are wet. One wash in the high temp setting eliminated that problem. Also the HE, High Effeciantcy washers are nice. The detergent is expensive but it lasts a long time. Link to comment
BabyJune Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 One critical feature for me in a new washer is a washer that heats the water to a high temperature. Diapers after a few uses develope an awful urine smell once they are wet. One wash in the high temp setting eliminated that problem. Also the HE, High Effeciantcy washers are nice. The detergent is expensive but it lasts a long time. I wash my diapers and waterproof pants by hand (in a bucket) using Purex laundry detergent. No problem with bad smells. If I had large loads of diapers, then I would probably use a machine. But on my days off (when no one is at my house), I only go through three diapers and soaker panels. It is best to dry everything on low (or possibly medium) heat because too much heat will eat up the elastic in waterproof pants like crazy--same with underpants. Link to comment
redneck diaper boy Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Get a water softener. It makes a big difference! Link to comment
toddwr250r Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I don't use HE detergents, just plain old tide, and a very very small amount at a time. Like a teaspoon full Link to comment
willnotwill Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hey, those pods can be very toxic to babies! Link to comment
Little BabyDoll Christine Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 <hijack> If you have seen what I have seen, you would not even want to hear the word "pods" </hijack> Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I have to add every option my HE washer has, extra rinse, heavy wash, extra long cycle, etc. I also add the vinegar to the fabric softener tray since everything is automatic and that seems to work better than adding it to the bleach tray. Still- they come out smelling a little bad but that does go away when they are completely dried. Link to comment
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