Comments on: Green Breakthrough: Save Energy by Washing Diapers in Cold Water http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Sun, 20 May 2012 15:21:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: HeatherA http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14726 HeatherA Sun, 20 May 2012 15:21:34 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14726 I love in the USA. I have a washer that only has a hot/cold cycle for the hottest. It doesn't even get as hot as I would bathe in. Our DD has had plenty of urine burns to prove it doesn't work. The hot water is needed to get the soap out> It's the soap and the agitation that neutralizes the acid and breaks up the filth making it come out of the diapers. Especially when stripping diapers because you use stronger soap, the hot water is essential. Any stink = acid and germs. Our fore-mothers boiled their diapers. For those of you who live where hot water is not available you will have to boil them (but not with PUL in them). For those with cheap washers like mine you can either boil enough water to fill the tub of your washer or take your diapers to a laundry mat. I'm all for natural but I'm not for spreading untruth. You need to make your diaper water hot to get the soap out. You are right with the facts about sanitizing though. I love in the USA. I have a washer that only has a hot/cold cycle for the hottest. It doesn’t even get as hot as I would bathe in. Our DD has had plenty of urine burns to prove it doesn’t work. The hot water is needed to get the soap out> It’s the soap and the agitation that neutralizes the acid and breaks up the filth making it come out of the diapers. Especially when stripping diapers because you use stronger soap, the hot water is essential. Any stink = acid and germs. Our fore-mothers boiled their diapers. For those of you who live where hot water is not available you will have to boil them (but not with PUL in them). For those with cheap washers like mine you can either boil enough water to fill the tub of your washer or take your diapers to a laundry mat. I’m all for natural but I’m not for spreading untruth. You need to make your diaper water hot to get the soap out. You are right with the facts about sanitizing though.

]]> By: rebecca http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14710 rebecca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:06:24 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14710 That's right, Jen. The hot water can help wash diapers better, but they aren't actually sanitizing. The idea is to try cold and see if your diapers come out just as clean. If not, go back to hot water or longer cycles or whatever it takes--but try the lowest impact method first. Do most cloth diapers have PUL? Mine were 100% cotton. That’s right, Jen. The hot water can help wash diapers better, but they aren’t actually sanitizing. The idea is to try cold and see if your diapers come out just as clean. If not, go back to hot water or longer cycles or whatever it takes–but try the lowest impact method first.

Do most cloth diapers have PUL? Mine were 100% cotton.

]]> By: Jen http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14709 Jen Tue, 08 May 2012 03:24:00 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14709 I didn'tthinkhot was for sanitizing, more for removing soap and grease (like fat fromEBF baby poop). Most diapers have PUL and aren't supposed to go in the dryer. I didn’tthinkhot was for sanitizing, more for removing soap and grease (like fat fromEBF baby poop). Most diapers have PUL and aren’t supposed to go in the dryer.

]]> By: Joana A http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14698 Joana A Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:59:37 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14698 i have only been cloth diapering 7 months but this whole time i have washed them in cold water. i havent had any problems yet but i did add a little bit of bleach twice just in case. i did alot of research when i decided i wanted to use cloth diapers but in the end i just did my own thing when it comes to washing. i dry them twice in the dryer though because once doesnt seem like enough to me. since i havent had any problems i will just keep doing the same thing for now i have only been cloth diapering 7 months but this whole time i have washed them in cold water. i havent had any problems yet but i did add a little bit of bleach twice just in case. i did alot of research when i decided i wanted to use cloth diapers but in the end i just did my own thing when it comes to washing. i dry them twice in the dryer though because once doesnt seem like enough to me. since i havent had any problems i will just keep doing the same thing for now

]]> By: Sasha http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14685 Sasha Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:11:23 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14685 We use cold water, vinegar and line dry and baby has no issues. I like the post about washing your hands after tying your shoes! So don't be afraid! Use cold water and the natural UV of the sun to stay safe and stay real. We use cold water, vinegar and line dry and baby has no issues. I like the post about washing your hands after tying your shoes! So don’t be afraid! Use cold water and the natural UV of the sun to stay safe and stay real.

]]> By: Julie http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14598 Julie Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:02:05 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14598 Thanks! Just what I was looking for! I think I will check your guide out. :) Thanks! Just what I was looking for! I think I will check your guide out. :)

]]> By: rebecca http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14596 rebecca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:45:39 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14596 <strong>Julie</strong>, I don't know if you have our book, but in it I describe my system for washing diapers. But also I can just tell you here: I put the diapers in the washing machine with half a scoop (two tablespoons, I think) Biokleen laundry detergent. (I have a front loader). I then wash it on a heavy cycle in cold water. I think I put white vinegar in the little washing machine drawer (?) for a rinse agent. That's it. No extra rinses or cycles. We go into a lot more detail in our book (The Eco-nomical Baby Guide), but that's it in a nutshell! Julie, I don’t know if you have our book, but in it I describe my system for washing diapers. But also I can just tell you here: I put the diapers in the washing machine with half a scoop (two tablespoons, I think) Biokleen laundry detergent. (I have a front loader). I then wash it on a heavy cycle in cold water. I think I put white vinegar in the little washing machine drawer (?) for a rinse agent. That’s it. No extra rinses or cycles. We go into a lot more detail in our book (The Eco-nomical Baby Guide), but that’s it in a nutshell!

]]> By: Julie http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-14594 Julie Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:53:56 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-14594 Rebecca, I REALLY hope you are still monitoring this post because I am contemplating going the cloth diaper route (with first baby due in July) and want to try the cold-water method. My question for you is what is your step-by-step washing method? 2 cold washes and 2 rinses?? If so, what do you use in each wash? And if any what do you use in the rinse cycle(s)? Thanks so much! Rebecca,
I REALLY hope you are still monitoring this post because I am contemplating going the cloth diaper route (with first baby due in July) and want to try the cold-water method.
My question for you is what is your step-by-step washing method? 2 cold washes and 2 rinses?? If so, what do you use in each wash? And if any what do you use in the rinse cycle(s)? Thanks so much!

]]> By: Krista http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-13953 Krista Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:08:21 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-13953 Hello, I live in Taiwan and have no hot water piped to my machine. 6 weeks ago, we began washing our cloth diapers. Our baby has had no diaper rash and the diapers seem to come clean, and smell great. Since we can't always dry outside (pollution) we often bring them inside and put a fan on them. To the lady inquiring about the kissaluvs-they take a while to dry, but I'm in a humid environment and I'd say about 24 hours (with a fan on them) and they are good to go. If we can get them outside in the sun, the drying time is cut down considerably. I'm all about cold water-it saves energy and seems to me to do a great job of cleaning. Hello, I live in Taiwan and have no hot water piped to my machine. 6 weeks ago, we began washing our cloth diapers. Our baby has had no diaper rash and the diapers seem to come clean, and smell great. Since we can’t always dry outside (pollution) we often bring them inside and put a fan on them. To the lady inquiring about the kissaluvs-they take a while to dry, but I’m in a humid environment and I’d say about 24 hours (with a fan on them) and they are good to go. If we can get them outside in the sun, the drying time is cut down considerably.
I’m all about cold water-it saves energy and seems to me to do a great job of cleaning.

]]> By: Heather http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/04/29/green-breakthrough-save-energy-by-washing-diapers-in-cold-water/comment-page-1/#comment-13654 Heather Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:17:27 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=276#comment-13654 I'm glad I found this post- I live in a 3rd world country about to have my first baby and don't have a washing machine with hot water. I considered borrowing the $700 I would need to get one, but if it doesn't get hot enough to kill the germs, then what is the point? I'll use cold water and some tea tree oil and dry them in the sun, which does kill germs, at least when you're at high elevation I know it does! We do wash our dishes in hot water because they get cleaner. Oil and stuff comes off easier. Then we rinse and then rinse again in a tub of water with a capful of bleach. this is because we don't have bleach in our water but we do have tons of water born diseases and lots of people using the same dishes. Since we started doing this, one kid with a runny nose didn't mean everyone has a runny nose and one kid with diarrhea didn't mean eveyone had to get it! I’m glad I found this post- I live in a 3rd world country about to have my first baby and don’t have a washing machine with hot water. I considered borrowing the $700 I would need to get one, but if it doesn’t get hot enough to kill the germs, then what is the point? I’ll use cold water and some tea tree oil and dry them in the sun, which does kill germs, at least when you’re at high elevation I know it does! We do wash our dishes in hot water because they get cleaner. Oil and stuff comes off easier. Then we rinse and then rinse again in a tub of water with a capful of bleach. this is because we don’t have bleach in our water but we do have tons of water born diseases and lots of people using the same dishes. Since we started doing this, one kid with a runny nose didn’t mean everyone has a runny nose and one kid with diarrhea didn’t mean eveyone had to get it!

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