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cloth nappies leaking

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EW GURU
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 10:48

I brought my children's cloth nappies from the States and they are leaking non-stop. I suspect some of my problems are due to the adjustment to an HE front loading washer instead of the top loader I'm used to. Here are my questions:

How do you suggest I "strip" the diapers to remove any residues that could be causing my leaks?

What is a good wash routine? (I'm using Earth's Choice detergent, half the recommended amount and diapers come out smelling clean.)

I'm desperate for help! Hate tossing money in the trash with disposables when the cloth ones are sitting in the drawer unusable.

Thank you!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 November 2012 - 19:09
Have you ruled out compression leaks (by changing more frequently) and needing more absorbancy (adding an extra insert)? If you still need to strip, I'd look into getting some RLR from the States. Here's a great site as well: http://paddedtushstats.com/2011/11/10/a-comprehensive-guide-to-stripping-cloth-diapers/
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 November 2012 - 11:34
Have you tried adding descaling tablets (don't know the exact english term) to your wash, like Calgon? Carefour sells also their own brand. It is advised to use regularly when the water is hard, to protect your washing mashine and also your clothes, although I usually forget and only add the once in a while to the laundry.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 19:52
with cloth you need to build up the absorbency by washing them quite a few times before use, just wash in 30' without detergent. to strip wash to remove detergent build up, do a plain wash at 30', then another at 60' and if you can still see any soap suds do another at 60' for regular washing I just use Ecoballs, no added detergent, you can use tea tree oil or lavender, you can get Ecoballs at Organics or Lakeland. see http://www.thenappylady.co.uk/articleGalleryAll.asp for some great tips <em>edited by mogindubai on 20/11/2012</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:38
Thanks Sandy for the bump and the link. Their issue was stink not leaks, so I'm hopeful that someone else who has deal with leaks may be able to help.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 November 2012 - 11:12
Hi Meagle Here's a thread that may help you - http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=108788 I'm afraid I haven't had any issues (as yet) so can't help too much but I do use only a small amount of fairy liquid detergent and wash mine, Tots Bots, on 60 degress every 3 days and have never had any problems. Hope you get it sorted soon.
 
 

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