thread: How do u keep your nappy bucket from not stinking?

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Sydney
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    I just don't breathe in when I put a nappy in there. LOL!
    I usually wash every 2nd day too, and once the nappies are in the machine I wipe out the bucket with eucalyptus and/or vinegar.
    No biggie!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    I put my bucket up on the bench and we have never used a lid. Doesn't really smell at all and it stops the ammonia eating into the bamboo and elastic.

  3. #3

    Dec 2005
    not with crazy people
    8,023

    buy a $17 willow kitchen bin with the flap top lid. it allows air flow, is square so fits into smaller places better and holds about 15 nappies.

    I also have mine high like Kim....up on the bench in the landry

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Oct 2008
    Victoria
    4,601

    I just don't breathe in when I put a nappy in there. LOL!
    I must admit I do the same thing!!

    buy a $17 willow kitchen bin with the flap top lid. it allows air flow, is square so fits into smaller places better and holds about 15 nappies.
    That's such a great idea, never thought of using anything like that. Does the air flow actually make a difference to the smell then?

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    Yep - there isn't one.
    Can you just put it up high and leave the lid off?

  6. #6

    Dec 2005
    not with crazy people
    8,023



    That's such a great idea, never thought of using anything like that. Does the air flow actually make a difference to the smell then?
    sure as hell does...doesnt burn my nose for starters ROFL....and I dont have to pysically touch the bin at all until I empty it into the washign machine and rinse it out

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Apr 2009
    Vic
    337

    im also planning on using cloth nappies for this baby. I tried for my first using a nappy service, but i couldnt stand the smell so stopped.

    Would it help if the nappies were rinsed in water before being put into the bucket...has anyone tried that?

  8. #8

    Dec 2005
    not with crazy people
    8,023

    putting the nappies in water or even rinsing them in my eyes would defeat the purpose of dry pailing (plus im to lazy ) buthey if it works for you then go for it

  9. #9
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    Oct 2007
    ★ nor here nor there ★
    4,134

    buy a $17 willow kitchen bin with the flap top lid. it allows air flow, is square so fits into smaller places better and holds about 15 nappies.

    I also have mine high like Kim....up on the bench in the landry
    I bought one of these two weeks ago, and it rocks! No smelling and easier than the bucket with lid hald ajar, just have to get DH to put them in there now instead fo leaving them on the bench in the laundry