Best washing powder for cloth nappies

[AngelPants]

We use a couple of teaspoons of bicarb or ecostore. You can use tea tree oil etc in the rinse or fabric softener compartments as antibacterial/antifungal but also helps with the ammonia smell.
Washing powders with whiteners in them are bad for the nappies but I think only fabric softeners and too much washing powder will effect absorbancy.

[luna moth]

We use ecostore... But I'm about to run out and I won't shop at woollies, don't know what to do!

[blessedatlast]

I use eco store too.. Get it from Mrs Flannerys?

[~Kim~]

I currently use eco store or method also.

Have just used water and bicarb in the past. Apparently the enzymes/whiteners in modern powders aren't great for nappies. I've used cloth for over 6years now and initially nothing was ever mentioned about the type or amount of powder. I used to use regular and have never had troubles with any nappies being ruined. Did have to strip wash a bit more often due to buildup, but that was no biggie.

Too much detergent can block up your nappies though and make them not as absorbent.

I have also used Charlies soap which was expensive and horrendous! Caused all sorts of yuck burns on her.

[Calluna]

I use eco store too. You want powder that is phosphate free, I think.
You can also use a brand called "rockin green". Ive never tried it, but its very popular and sold on most cloth nsppy sites and in the nappy store I go to.

[Ree*Ree]

I use 2 squirts of Method laundry liquid. Lasts for yonks! And yep, pop your oils (sometimes I use vinegar) in the fabric softener compartment.
I also like to use an extra rinse cycle for the nappies.