my MF screw me up......help please

**Poorboy** · 07-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by bc811

any suggestion from the stores i can use with MF and regular clothing?

most mfg`s sell a version of "free" liquid detergent ... Arm & Hammer makes a good one as well as the ones Mr. Clean mentioned

**Gus-Gus** · 07-29-2009, 09:17 AM

I actually use Dreft... its made for baby cloths.. so if it is good enough o keep my baby`s clothes clean non scented and hypo allergenic its good enough for my MF

**Mr. Clean** · 07-29-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Gus-Gus

I actually use Dreft... its made for baby cloths.. so if it is good enough o keep my baby`s clothes clean non scented and hypo allergenic its good enough for my MF

Interesting choice. I guess if it can deal with some of the "stains" found in diapers, it might do well with a dirty MF.

And, it should also be free of non-essential additives (perfumes, softeners) which could be an irritatant. It is a bit pricey (I checked it out some years ago while looking for "free" detergents)

**Poorboy** · 07-29-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Gus-Gus

I actually use Dreft... its made for baby cloths.. so if it is good enough o keep my baby`s clothes clean non scented and hypo allergenic its good enough for my MF

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Interesting choice. I guess if it can deal with some of the "stains" found in diapers, it might do well with a dirty MF.

And, it should also be free of non-essential additives (perfumes, softeners) which could be an irritatant. It is a bit pricey (I checked it out some years ago while looking for "free" detergents)

that is interesting

but wouldn`t they have some kind of softener in it to make it softer on the baby`s bottom and other parts

**Gus-Gus** · 07-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

that is interesting

but wouldn`t they have some kind of softener in it to make it softer on the baby`s bottom and other parts

No siree nothing in it really no smell no nothing... the softness comes from the clothes silly goose!

**Mr. Clean** · 07-29-2009, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Poorboy

that is interesting

but wouldn`t they have some kind of softener in it to make it softer on the baby`s bottom and other parts

As I recall, it did not; though it`s been a while since I last read the label. I think it goes along with the idea that a clean material (cloth diapers [at least when my kids were babies] are 100% cotton), free of soap is naturally soft. That is the concept behind vinegar in the rinse water, rinsing out soap residues. (I know you know, but for the new readers)

**Poorboy** · 07-29-2009, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Gus-Gus

No siree nothing in it really no smell no nothing... the softness comes from the clothes silly goose!

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

As I recall, it did not; though it`s been a while since I last read the label. I think it goes along with the idea that a clean material (cloth diapers [at least when my kids were babies] are 100% cotton), free of soap is naturally soft. That is the concept behind vinegar in the rinse water, rinsing out soap residues. (I know you know, but for the new readers)

ok ... it`s been a while ... we used Pampers and never had to wash them stinky diapers

**Mr. Clean** · 07-29-2009, 10:17 AM

<annoying buzzer sound> Wrong answer.

They have things called diaper services. They do the laundering for you.

We got multiple weeks of service from different people at the baby showers. After using it for a while, we added a few weeks ourselves. It was great while it lasted...But then we finally weened ourselves and went to laundering our own... It has been so long now I can`t even recall what laundry detergent we used.

**Bunky** · 07-29-2009, 10:34 AM

Woolite is free of brighteners, enzymes, softeners, etc.

**Mr. Clean** · 07-29-2009, 10:59 AM

Are enzymes considered a bad thing?

**Redwings97** · 07-29-2009, 11:15 AM

The MF towels that I have purchased from Wally world have only ever been used for interior dressing (Natural Look), cleaning door jambs and drying wheels off. I will only use PB`s MF towels and have a few Cobra towels on the paint of any vehicle I am working on.

I use ALL for washing.

**cheapshot** · 07-30-2009, 11:54 PM

I use woolite to wash, and rince with white vinigar.

My towels come pretty clean, However APC soak sounds good before washing.

Also my towels work well after washing, but they are not like new, they seam to lose the fuzz or the static charge or something. Anyone?

**Bunky** · 07-31-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Are enzymes considered a bad thing?

I do not know. I just got the info from a web site that was comparing soaps for diapers. They were noting which soaps had additives. It seemed to be free of all what they considered notable.

Tide has optical brigheners, etc. I do not know if that is really bad for MF since it is all "plastic" (no cotton content).