Washing??

[MrsB26]

i have been using bi-carb for a while now and it seems fine, should i stop?? why?

I was just using my eco washing powder maybe i should switch back.....

[Visitor8]

I use hot water and sunshine We don't use anything else, no smells, no stains and no need to strip wash

[1MOREPLZ]

bi-carb is absolutly fine to use....no idea who said not to use it..BUT a damn lot of WAHMS i know use it and have been for years!!!! and no probs....
Bamboo should also be generally washed 3 times prior to use for absorbancy issues...would NEVER just prewash anything bamboo once then expect brilliant absorbancy...
won't use powders as MOST tend to now have the brighteners etc..which are a BIG no no for MCN's....

[alioops]

Bi-carb is the base ingredient for most washing powders. It is the other stuff that makes them a no-no. Vinegar is a no-no as is fabric softener.

We are using up the washing powder and dishwasher powder we have and switching it all over to bi-carb. It is much cheaper and no nasty chemicals, just carbon and sodium. The chemical formula is C2Na. Can you imagine how many letters the other powders have?

[~clover~]

Cool, well thats good to know!
I was thinking about the bi carb alot after reading this thread. I haven't heard of anyone who does use it TBH, but I don't really know any other mcn users personally either.
I'll be buying some tomorrow.

[MrsB26]

excellent, glad to know it was alright.

Jakabella, all the nappies i gave you dont need lots of pre-washing, already done although the BBBH had only had 3 pre-washes and has never been worn so it may not be at its most absorbant yet