When choosing detergent to wash your baby's diapers it is very important to research and understand how a detergent will affect your diapers. The majority of today's diapers are made with a PUL (polyurethane laminated fabric) or other type of leek proof fabric. These types of fabrics are more susceptible to detergent build up. When build up occurs the diaper then looses its ability to be leek proof. When choosing detergent for your diapers you want to look for detergent that will completely rinse out and not leave behind a residue. Detergents that contain fragrance or sent, brightening agents and fabric softeners all create build up on your diapers. Finding detergent to wash your cloth diapers can sometimes be overwhelming or hard to figure out. I have made a list of safe detergents for cloth diapers and a list that is not safe for cloth diapers.
Safe diaper detergent list:
Allen's Naturally
Attitude
Bio-Vert
BumGenius Diaper Detergent
Charlie's Soap
Country Save
Dropps Baby *Note* this is pre-measured detergent so you can only wash one load size.
Eco-Max
Equator
Mountain Green Baby Free & Clear
Nature Clean All Natural Laundry Liquid
Nellie's Soda, Nuggets *Note* the nuggets are a great way to pack detergent for traveling.
Planet 2x Ultra Liquid Laundry Detergent *Note* this detergent is a great choice for hard water.
OXY-PRIME Powdered Laundry Detergent
Rockin' Green Unscented Cloth Diaper Detergent
SensiClean *Note* some babies have developed a rash using this detergent
Seventh Generation Delicate Care
Sportwash *Note* some babies have developed a rash using this detergent
Sun and Earth *Note* this detergent has been known to cause build up on diapers
Thirsties Super Wash *Note* this detergent is highly recommended on cloth diapers
Tide Original *Note* powder only
Tiny Bubbles
Trader Joe's Cleanliness is Next to Godliness Powder *Note* only use the powder in this brand the liquid is not good for diapers.
Vaska
VIP Hypo-Allergenic
XTRA Perfume and Dye Free
NOT safe diaper detergent list:
All Free and Clear
Arm & Hammer Fabricare *Note* this detergent is known to cause a severe reaction to children.
Bi-O-Kleen Premium plus Laundry Powder/Liquid *Note* this detergent is known to cause leaking problems in PUL diapers.
Bold 2 in 1
Charlie's Soap Powder/Liquid *Note* There is a lot of controversy over this product. I would research this product first if you are going to use it.
Cheer BrightClean
Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster
Dreft
Era
Gain
Ivory Snow
Kirkland Signature
Melaluca
Method Baby
Purex Ultra Baby
Shaklee Fresh Laundry Liquid Fragrance Free
Sun
Surf
Tide
Trader Joe's Cleanliness is Next to Godliness Liquid
Wisk
XTRA plus Softener
I am a mother of 2 beautiful girls. My first daughter was born in September 2007, and my youngest was born June 2011. Our family tries to keep a chemical free household. I make my own household cleaners and laundry detergent. My other passion is cloth diapers and baby wraps. I am a home school mom. I hope to share with other wives and mothers tips and directions that have helped me and my family.
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