Stripping??
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Topic: Stripping??
Posted By: nicolaann
Subject: Stripping??
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 9:15am
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HELP!!
How do I strip my nappies?? Vinegar in the wash right? But how much? I used Ungvita on Sophie, and it has left all her nappies smelling like old fish  ick!
TIA ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 11:04am
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Ewww, not a nice smell. I havent done a strip yet but there are quite a few old threads on here that have heaps of info in them, Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 11:25am
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There are a few different methods out there, but the one I tried & found successful was the vinegar & baking soda method:
1. Hot wash, just water 2. Cold wash, 1/2 cup each of white vinegar & baking soda 3. Cold rinse, 1/2 cup white vinegar 3. Cold rinse, just water. Hope that helps! ------------- 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 24 November 2008 at 11:41am
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that's what i use too vic.......seems to work really well ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 25 November 2008 at 8:36am
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Thanks Vic, I'll give it a go!! ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 27 November 2008 at 4:28pm
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Sorry, MCN newbie here. Why do you strip them? ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 27 November 2008 at 4:31pm
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Sometimes they can end up getting a build-up of laundry detergent (ETA - or as in this case, barrier or nappy rash cream) on them (although some people say you can combat that by not using too much powder and doing the occasional hot wash). You can tell if the nappies start to smell really strongly even when they're only a little bit wet. So you do the stripping thing to get rid of the detergent buildup - apparently helps with absorbency too. ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 27 November 2008 at 4:58pm
Ta  ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: bumbles
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:26pm
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It really depends on what nappy you have as well.
Using baking soda and vinegar on some nappies is a real no no! |
Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 9:51pm
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I just put a capful of vinegar in every second or third wash and haven't had to strip them yet.... also helps keep them nice and soft without having to resort to the drier ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 12 December 2008 at 11:09pm
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I though vingar acted like a fabric softener and made them water resistant?
I think mine may need a strip they really stink sometimes when they have only been on for a little bit. |