QuoteReplyTopic: smelly naps Posted: 16 August 2010 at 12:30pm
HI
I am using cloth nappies part time and seem to be having trouble getting the smell out. After I take them off they reak of wee. They did not do this when we first started using them so it must be some kind of build up. Also they don't seem as absorbant as they used to be. I don't soak them just wash them in cold water using eco store powder. I tried a hot wash once but it did not seem to make a difference. Any tips?
Cheers
Do you have a front loader? I had this problem, which I've managed to stop by completely saturating my nappies before I put them in the machine. They weren't rinsing properly as the nappies were absorbing all the water.
Also They could need stripping. Search on here for stripping under this section & heaps will come up.
You could try soaking them in baking soda and water before you wash them. Or try putting about 1c white vinegar in the fabric softner compartment or in during the rinse cycle. Both of these have worked for me
Try a 2nd rinse and then dry them in the sun. Even if it is on a rack in front of a window to catch the sun and make sure they are getting completely dry. If your using Bamboo or Hemp they do take a lot longer to dry then Microfibre.
I leave my Bamboo on line/drying rack all day then place it in Hot Water cupboard or in front of Fire/HP for the night.
Hope it comes good for you soon
Natasha - Mum to Mereaira(5) and Autumn(1)....TTC#3
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