Musty insert smell
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Topic: Musty insert smell
Posted By: busymum
Subject: Musty insert smell
Date Posted: 29 May 2007 at 6:09pm
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My FB inserts are faintly musty-smelling and I'm not sure what to do. It's usually not a problem but when they are damp (not quite dry on the line) or in the dryer (propelled air) the musty "left-over" smell is definitely there. Is this what tea tree oil is good for, or is that just for in the bucket? BTW I wash in Persil, I tried a couple of eco samples (bounty pack) but found it worse than Persil. -------------  |
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 29 May 2007 at 6:17pm
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I find my inserts smell a whoooole lot less after stripping with vinegar and baking soda.
And yes to the tea tree oil, chuck a few drops in a rinse. |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 29 May 2007 at 8:31pm
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I never remember to strip the nappies/inserts but always add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to the wash and we don't have smelly inserts/nappies ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 29 May 2007 at 8:37pm
My inserts used to be really stinky but I started adding a capful of Dettol Fresh to the rinse cycle and now they're much better  ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:50pm
Same here except I use Canesten, as well as treating the smell we use it mainly to make sure our nappies are not harbouring any extra bugs that might aggravate Erin's rash. |
Maya wrote:Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 8:15am
careful with the Canesten as it can coat the fleece. Tea Tree oil is a natural antibac treatment so should work as good  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 10:48am
| I haven't had a problem with the Canesten so far, and have been using it for nearly five months. Anything in too great a quantity would have the potential to cause build up I would think? |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 30 May 2007 at 11:20am
| Where's the best place to get tea tree oil? A chemist or similar? |