wishing for diapers Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I recently got some cloth diapers (I've been a disposables guy but wanted something I could throw on after work when I wanted to wear but not actually use them) and ultra-flex pants from Fetware. Last week while my wife was out of town I gave using the cloth diapers a shot (if it wasn't for the extra clean up effort I might actually switch!). Two of the 3 pants now have a horrible smell to them even after I hand washed them a few times. Any suggestions on how to make them not smell so bad? Is the soap I'm using maybe not aggressive enough? Should I be letting them soak longer than the 5 minutes the bottle suggests (I left them soaking for 30 this morning but I think I can still smell it)? Any help is appreciated. Thanks Link to comment
Guest Dissolute Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Arm & Hammer is your friend, dump half a box in a pail with water and let them soak a half hour. See if that helps. Link to comment
diaperedandspanked Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Soaking in vinegar might help too. Link to comment
LILJIM Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Soaking in vinegar might help too. I've read using "White vinegar" when washing cloth diapers helps with smells. I've used it too. Link to comment
diaperbrownie Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Maybe spritz some air freshener in them before washing? If my pants start to smell I throw them out. I hate cleaning and only clean up after poopy diapers because of the smell anyway. Throw them out and let them be the garbage man's problem. Link to comment
wishing for diapers Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions. They are soaking with baking powder now. I'll try vinegar if that doesn't work. If my pants start to smell I throw them out. These are less than a month old and I've only worn them a few times now. Link to comment
Wetdl Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I do wash mine ASAP, but after they are clean I find 30 min soak in water with baby shampoo works wonders. It also helps if you use an antibacterial soap when you clean them. Don't forget the leg and waist bands. Link to comment
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