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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Feb 2010
    on a big patch of paradise.
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    Washing your nappies?

    I was just wondering what some of you lovely ladies use to wash your nappies?
    I have tried a few different powders and one liquid but I am still not happy with any of them.
    Also, is there anything that can be added to give the nappies a nicer smell. Sometimes after they have been washed they still have a slight smell. I wash everyday, so they are not sitting in the bucket for long.

    Thanks in advance for any replies, it is very appreciated.

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
    14,682

    At the moment I use Green Care washing liquid - its got bicarb added into it, so I like the smell.. LOL

    Plus I use Canestan (sp?) in every wash too.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Mar 2008
    North Northcote
    8,065

    we do a combo of radiant powder with napisan...seems to do the trick! i also select a wash cycle that has a few more RPMs...i like to see them get a bit bashed about lol!

  4. #4
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    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    I just prerinse and use bicarb only. 2tbs.
    There isn't a smell - but that's better than wee...
    oh and 24hours on the line

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Brissy
    2,208

    bi carb and canesten rinse here too!

  6. #6
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    Oct 2008
    Victoria
    4,601

    I had this problem awhile ago. My clothesline is undercover but I now put the nappies on a clotheshorse & sit them in the sun. Don't have that wee smell anymore.
    Oh & we use Amolin for all washing here.

  7. #7
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    Mar 2008
    North Northcote
    8,065

    yeah i think the sun has alot to do with it. when we moved to the new place we were soo impressed by how crisp smelling they were when we brought them in. i attribute it to mr sun