I love to try new things especially when it comes to being more ECO friendly. With our son Nicholas we have been using cloth diapers (did not do this with Elizabeth). They have been fantastic and quite a learning experience. First we had to decide on which brand we would use. Then we had to choose the style ie; all in ones or prefolds. Then the biggest choice was what/how will we wash these things. I am not one to have a disgusting pail of "cleaning solution" to put my soiled diapers in before they go into the wash. Instead I place the soiled diapers into a "wet bag" (a cloth bag which is lined so it is waterproof). When washing day comes I rinse the soiled diapers in my laundry sink and flush any solids down the toilet.
Now the issue becomes soap. You cannot use most conventional soaps because they have lots of not so nice igredients which equal diaper rash for babies when mixed with urine. I was using and had really liked a product called "Rockin Green". However I was finding that the ammonia smell was sticking around after washing. I tried stripping the diapers; pretty much washing them 3-4 times in hot water. But found I was still having an ammonia problem. I did some looking around on the internet and found this product. ECO Nuts. It is organic, fragrance free, hypo allergenic, biodegradable and non toxic. Plus it was only $11 something for 100 loads in comparrison to $22 for 80.
Now the issue becomes soap. You cannot use most conventional soaps because they have lots of not so nice igredients which equal diaper rash for babies when mixed with urine. I was using and had really liked a product called "Rockin Green". However I was finding that the ammonia smell was sticking around after washing. I tried stripping the diapers; pretty much washing them 3-4 times in hot water. But found I was still having an ammonia problem. I did some looking around on the internet and found this product. ECO Nuts. It is organic, fragrance free, hypo allergenic, biodegradable and non toxic. Plus it was only $11 something for 100 loads in comparrison to $22 for 80.
The soap looks likes this! It is actually a dried berry that has had the seed removed. It contains a natural soap called "saponin". I was a little on the fence as to whether this would actually clean my diapers.
I used it for the first time last night and it worked great. Ammonia smell is gone and Nicholas' diapers are actually soft! Their website states that "Soap Nuts" can be used for all your laundering needs and I'm thinking that I'm going to give it a try once I've used up my other soap.
I'm aware that this post has nothing to do with running a daycare but this was too neat not to share! I've provided a link to their website where they have all kinds of information. It's great to try new things especially when it's cheaper, eco friendly, and fun!
Thanks for Reading
Kristina
I used it for the first time last night and it worked great. Ammonia smell is gone and Nicholas' diapers are actually soft! Their website states that "Soap Nuts" can be used for all your laundering needs and I'm thinking that I'm going to give it a try once I've used up my other soap.
I'm aware that this post has nothing to do with running a daycare but this was too neat not to share! I've provided a link to their website where they have all kinds of information. It's great to try new things especially when it's cheaper, eco friendly, and fun!
Thanks for Reading
Kristina