Did you ever take a cloth diaper cover or insert out of the wet bag, pail, or washer only to discover that it's covered in small black or brown spots? It could be mold! Mold thrives in wet, humid conditions. It's not the end of the world though. I'm going to show you a few simple … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips on Washing Cloth Diapers
We've all heard the horror stories about washing cloth diapers. But just because you've read about them, it doesn't mean your fluff has to fall victim to stink, rashes and leaks. There are a million ways to get clean cloth diapers. The only real 'rule' is no synthetic fabric … [Read more...]
Are you making this big cloth diaper washing mistake? Part 1
One of the biggest issues cloth diapering families can struggle with is how to wash cloth diapers. I've even wondered myself once or twice about my own wash routine. As babies get older their output changes and sometimes your wash routine needs to change with it. Don't worry, … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Yeast on Cloth Diapers
It's one word that can strike fear into the heart of any parent. We've all heard the nightmare stories of reinfections and constant cycles of treatment... YEAST... But let's get a little real for a minute. The nightmares we read about online and hear from other parents are … [Read more...]
How Much Liquid Do Cloth Diapers Really Hold?
I am CONSTANTLY adding to this list. Please come back often! Share with your friends! Pin it! Save it for later! All cloth diapers are not created equal. Neither are their inserts. I have my favorites. The ones I kept in my stash even after trying so many alternatives. The ones … [Read more...]
Does Something Smell? Then You Might Need to try Bac Out!
I ran out of Bac Out about a month ago. I thought I would try to make a go without it. But I have to be honest, I missed my spray bottle of Bac Out. I love using it on our cloth diapers. But I also love using it on our other stinky laundry (hubby’s socks for instance) and other … [Read more...]
Umm…Yes, You Should Clean Your Washing Machine! I’ll Show You How.
The other day I was attempting to help an All About Cloth Diapers fan with her laundry issues. I was thinking that the diapers weren’t getting clean enough in the wash and were resulting in rashes. Turns out we had similar washing machines. I took a picture of what my diapers … [Read more...]
How To Remove Just About Any Stain From a Cloth Diaper: a step-by-step guide
I know that there are people out there that could care less if one of their cloth diapers has a stain. Not me, I like to keep mine stain free because I never know when I will need to whip out a cloth diaper to show a layman how awesome they are! It's not as impressive if poo … [Read more...]
Hard Water Washing Woes? Have you tried Calgon?
They say one of the first steps is admitting you have a problem... Well... I have hard water. Do you? What is hard water anyway? How do you know you have it? Wikipedia states that approximately 85% of the households in the United States have hard water. That doesn't mean 85% … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps That Can Help to PREVENT Ammonia Issues
People are always asking what to do about ammonia problems. You know… that stink that burns your eyes! The little red bum that breaks your heart to see! I myself struggled with ammonia for a while. Like anything, it is super frustrating to see your little baby in any pain at all, … [Read more...]