Lee, I thought you meant you couldn't get rid of the smell once they'd been washed. If they're just stinky when they're in the bucket I wouldn't worry about it. All bamboo stinks once it's been weed on, particularly with those teething wees!

I think I need a gas mask for when I empty my nappy bucket, but I just make do with holding my breath And I rinse the bucket out with water and then lavender disinfectant, so it smells fresh at least for little while