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Hi. Yes. I am very sorry your father has these allergies, but... be glad he got patch tested and knows the specific chemical substances he needs to avoid. Many people don't bother. Feel free to pm me at any time. Several of his allergies are going to be difficult to avoid. Ex. isothiazolinones are pretty much in all commercial cleaners and paints and are airborne. So he may get "mystery" reactions that are really just reactions from MCI/MI (abbreviation for isothiazolinones) in the store he was just in.

Just have his medications compounded. Yes, it's an added expense, but it's medically necessary.

Glycol is... insidious. Especially in food. You can pretty much count on it being in every processed food unless it says certified organic. It does not need to be listed either. It can hide in "natural ingredients" or not hide and all and just not be listed. It's in most dairy products like milk and ice cream, for example. And don't get me started on medications. Is he having a problem with polyester? It's a derivative of PEG (polyethylene glycol). Don't drink any beverage at all unless it's certified organic except for water. Unless you call the company/email the company to confirm just assume it's in the juice/soda/coffee. There are very very few juices/drinks that don't have it. Ground coffee. Flavored coffee... it's just in there. Oh, and especially any breads/bread products/cookies/baked goods. Hey! Good news though: Panera is a propylene glycol free company with their foods(you need to double check on their bottled juices though, I can't vouch for that).

BoP... all right. Listen. Focus on avoiding the things he touches for now, but BoP chemicals are in foods (naturally as well as in benzoate preservatives). So... vegetables/fruits may be tricky. If you find he's definitely avoiding things and not clearing up he may want to peek at the BoP foods. They are complicated.

Reddit is not the forum for learning about these allergies... although I'm happy to answer any questions. The place to do that is to join the "general ACD (allergic contact dermatitis) board" on FB, and the individual allergy boards. I'll list the ones that involve him.

Here is the main/general board: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1567785756868893/

Glycol allergy:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/527750807305657/
PG allergy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/240074313186664/

BoP allergy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284324351616200/

Colophony (mixed in with the "shoe group" because it's most often seen there): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194818737239955/
And a second: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194818737239955/

There are a lot of methylisothiazolinone groups because it's a *ty chemical. Feel free to use the search bar and join whichever you want, or all of them. It just sucks.

Also... listen... this stuff becomes all very complicated. I'm a well-educated person with good research skills (librarian) and it took me the better part of a year to really get a handle on multiple multiple allergies like this. Be prepared. It is a life changing diagnosis.

I recommend "zero tolerance" for conventional products. If he lives with anyone they should also adopt his product use. This means do not clean anything (dishes, laundry, face, body, hair, house) with something normal you'd buy at the store. There is absolutely no way with his list of allergies you'll be able to find anything safe for him. MAYBE he can find something with formaldehyde as the preservative and fragrance free... but he's obviously prone to collecting allergies and that is NOT one he wants to add to his lineup.

This is a safe soap. Three ingredients. Olive oil, salt, water. My family and I use it for ALL of our cleansing needs. Face/body/hair. https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Face-Soap-Olive/dp/B002LMQQ1C/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116505&sr=1-6&keywords=kiss+my+face+olive Also available at Whole Foods. ONLY the olive bar. He doesn't want to use the lavender one with BoP allergies. Or any botanical/flower. Or any fragrance (MCI/MI is hidden in fragrance also).

How does he feel about beards? My husband has one and he doesn't need shaving lotion. Which is good. Because I don't know what he'd do.

This is a safe dishwasher detergent: https://www.amazon.com/Ecover-Automatic-Dishwasher-Tablets-Fragrance-Free/dp/B0080L99GC/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116601&sr=1-3&keywords=ecos%2Bdishwasher%2Bdetergent&th=1 It's available at Whole Foods in non-tablet, just powder form.

This is a safe dish detergent (also good for hand washing): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HGA9Y/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_s_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3513574162&pd_rd_wg=bxfmc&pf_rd_r=0RTH0GV2S8CX8SV48A9R&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00J5HGA9Y&pd_rd_w=GSztQ&pf_rd_i=ecos+dishwasher+detergent&pd_rd_r=a350294f-1341-4bb1-9936-a0a5c5ccabe7&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116601&sr=1 NOT available at Whole Foods

For laundry: https://www.amazon.com/Mollys-Suds-Original-Laundry-Sensitive/dp/B00F8LE2TQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116893&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=mollys+suds&psc=1&smid=A1FUPZWT4RJSOD

Other than putting dilute white vinegar in water, using baking soda to scrub, and possibly hydrogen peroxide, this is the only* safe cleaning product. It looks complicated and expensive. It's not. It also works fabulously. Comes out to be waaaay less a year than I was spending on conventional cleaners. It's all my cleaning lady uses. https://www.amazon.com/Force-Nature-Non-Toxic-All-Purpose-Deodorizer/dp/B071HLCLL9/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116665&sr=1-2&keywords=force+of+nature The company's website has coupons if you buy direct from them.

Does he need a moisturizing product? He should use medical grade white petrolatum or 100% emu oil from a reputable vendor (others can cut it in with other oils that aren't safe for him--he shouldn't use plant based oils because BoP). https://www.amazon.com/100-Montana-Emu-Ranch-Liquid/dp/B0026X5KCW/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523116770&sr=1-4&keywords=emu+ranch

Edited for: in case it isn't clear "natural" "organic" (unless certified** organic) "hypoallergenic" etc. do not mean anything. Do not think the 7th generation or Honest Company items you see in Whole Foods or god forbid Mrs. Meyers (methylisothiazolinone preservative and of course his BoP allergy would be a problem) or anything like that is actually safe. Remember. They just want to sell their products to people who don't know any better. You could bottle 100% formaldehyde or 100% propylene glycol and label it "all natural hypoallergenic" and it would be fine.

I'll throw in a recommendation for Charlie's Soap. I'm so sensitive that even the dye & perfume free detergents cause me to break out, but Charlie's Soap rinses out clean and I've never had a reaction. It's non-toxic, biodegradable, inexpensive, made in the USA, and works better than any laundry detergent I've ever tried. It's the only detergent I've used in my HE washer, and I have zero soap buildup after using it weekly, an average of four loads a week, for five years. It's not just the laundry soap, either - every cleaning product I've tried from Charlie's Soap has been fantastic.

I met the president of the company a few years ago and gushed at him like a fangirl for a good five minutes. It's beyond brand loyalty at this point; it's more like brand fanaticism. Seriously, the stuff is amazing, and as long as the Sutherland family keeps making it, I'll keep buying it.

My daughter (now 17 mo) has the same issues, and they started around 8 mo too. We figured out it was a yeast rash, so the pediatrician gave us prescription diaper cream. We use that when she gets the sores/blisters, and use extra strength Butt Paste to keep it at bay (like every time she poops but doesn't have a sore). Try airing her bottom out every time you change her--give her a few minutes of "naked" time before putting a clean diaper on.

We found that changing up the detergent also helped. I was using Tide for a while, but had to switch to Rockin' Green. It's been gentler on her skin and we don't have as many rashes with it.

Also, to get rid of any lurking bacteria in the diapers, I started adding 1/4 cup bleach to the wash. I did this when she had sores, and it helps clean the diapers better. Sometimes rashes may be caused by not getting diapers clean enough. You may need to increase detergent (tablespoon by tablespoon) until you feel that your diapers are getting clean enough.

We chose to use disposables only at night because her skin is sensitive to being in contact with wet cloth for that long (she sleeps through the night about 10-12 hours).

Hope it helps!

I like the reusable dryer balls! They work great and look really cute. You kind find them here. I also saw these on Shark Tank and I have heard they work wonderfully! They are both great when you consider how many loads of laundry the average family does each year.

Thanks for thinking of this; I know we all love to help the planet when we can! : )

I use Country Save. My first son I used regular powder detergent but I felt like I always had smell issues even when striping. This could have been something else I was doing wrong for sure but, I decided to go a different way with my second and have had zero issues.

Below is what I bought and I wash every day or every other and baby is now 6 weeks and I've got loads left.

Laundry Detergent Powder, Natural - HE Natural Laundry Detergent Clear and Free of Fillers and Chemicals - Sensitive Washing Detergent Safe for Babies - Country Save Laundry Detergent, 10 lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J2IX2J2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5Ab3CbH5V3W0Q

Forgive my unsolicited suggestion, but someone mentioned people wanting a product free of harmful chemicals as much as a frugal option. If you are unable/frustrated with making your own detergent I recommend at least giving this one a look. I buy one of these about every 15 months (And I do a lot of laundry for my family of 5). We started using it when we were cloth diapering, but switched over to it for everything and we really like it. There is no smell, which I admit I had a hard time adjusting to most of all because I used to associate a fresh smell with cleanliness. Aside from that our clothes are super soft and clean.
http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Powder-Bucket-Pounds/dp/B0044EV0SE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375811954&sr=8-3&keywords=charlie%27s+soap

• There is absolutely nothing wrong with going back and forth. Any amount of cloth diapering you can do will be beneficial - so dont sweat it. I used disposables for the first 5 weeks (until he was big enough for the BG's to fit well, and until his stump fell off). You are not a bad person for using disposables temporarily.
  
  
• I currently use 4.0's and love them. They are easy to take care of, and I very rarely have a problem with leakage. Breastmilk poops were almost always contained well, whereas when I was using disposables, almost every single time he pooped it was up his back. edited to add I currently have about 40 of the 4.0's but I have WAAAAAY more than is necessary. I had more than enough at 24 or so, I am just lazy and like to wash every three days instead of every one or two (my kid is like a freakin water fountain - we are ALWAYS changing wet diapers so I got more than was really necessary..)
  
  
• My wash routine is this: one long (normal) cycle, cold water, heavy cleaning, extra rinse, extra water. Then one short cycle on hot (NOT sanitize - just hot) heavy cleaning, extra water, extra rinse and I use Tide Original Powder (although I'm thinking about switching - I'm starting to get a smell that I can't get rid of..) If you breasfeed, you dont have to spray off the poops until you start solids because the poop is water soluble until then. If you use formula or are on solids, you have to spray/dunk/whatever to get the poop off before they go in the washer. I just recently switched to formula (booo... :( ) and was worried that spraying them off would be a huge PITA, but its really not at all. Super easy and takes about 30 seconds. Totally easy.
  
  
• I have heard good things about Soap Nuts, Nellies, Charlies, BumGenius brand, and Rockin Green. I dont have experience with any of those but I have read good reviews and bad for all of them. You would have to figure out what would work for you and your family.
  
  
• I have tried All Free and Clear and was not happy with how it left the diapers (had major buildup/stains/smells out the wazoo) after using that for a month. Also tried Soap Nuts and I am neutral on them. The clothes were clean, but it irritated me to no end to try to find that stinkin drawstring bag in the load of wet diapers so I wouldn't throw it in the dryer. And I'm now using Tide Original Powder but I'm starting to get a little smell. Although Tide has worked the best so far. I think I just need to strip my diapers again.
  
  Cloth diapering is SO much easier than I originally thought. Just keep in mind that EVERYTHING is negotiable. There is no one set way of doing things that will work for everyone. It really is a lot of trial and error.

I have a Samsung front loader too, but haven't had issues with mine. I'll share my wash routine, hopefully it might help. I use a detergent and oxy booster called Natural Choices, FLU apparently hasn't heard of it (FWIW I've never followed FLU guidelines, except for stripping).

I start with a Quick Wash on cold water with 1/2 a scoop of the boost, then a Heavy Duty wash on hot with a full scoop of detergent and 2 full scoops of the boost (these are the maximum amounts recommended on the box of detergent for an HE machine). Then I do another Quick Wash on cold to rinse out the detergent (I've never had water hardness issues and I end up with tons of extra suds if I don't).

Detergent and Boost

I like the activewear one best but this one works great too and doesn’t have a strong smell.


https://www.amazon.com/Active-Wear-Laundry-Detergent-Performance/dp/B07L8NJY8W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=activewear+detergent&qid=1571006467&sprefix=activewear&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3NlRHODJCWEY3VkYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MDkxNDYzMEsxNUg0OFczWFFaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NzMyNTlOVDNJQ04zNTU4TFomd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

If you're worried about ammonia smell from pee, your best bet is actually to use an ammonia kicker in a washer rinse. This is actually a pretty good practice to do every few washes or so, or if you have a particularly stinky batch. We use Funk Rock, which is generally affordable and comes via Amazon Prime if you're in a rush (Funk Rock also does a pretty great job with clothing and such that have cat pee on them, as long as you get them rinsed and treated relatively quickly): http://amzn.com/B004D5KJJA

Dont forget to put it in like a zip lock bag or a space storage bag and leave it in there overnight. It should weaken the smell some and hopefully a couple washes in the laundry will remove fully. If that doesnt work you may wana pick up a specific odor remover for laundry like that. Best of luck hope it works out for you. http://www.amazon.com/ODORZOUT-Laundry-Additive-Powder-Bottle/dp/B002YD7WHU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418405399&sr=8-3&keywords=odorzout

vinegar definitely helps but this stuff is awesome too: https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X. my husband and I just add half a scoop to the load when it’s workout clothes or towels, and it’s made a huge difference.

Hey! I really recommend this powder:

https://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Friendly-Laundry-Powder/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=dp_ob_title_hpc?th=1

The nice thing about it is that it can come along the ride with you on a carryon luggage -- I haven't had any problems with airport security with it, at least. I don't have sensitive skin, though. Amazon lists it as at least being sensitive skin friendly, though?

Unfortunately, homemade detergent lacks the surfactants to get the diapers clean (and safe for skin contact again). Tide is the holy shit option—no pun intended—and most cloth diapering parents I know swear by it (I personally hate the smell). If you're concerned about irritation from the detergent itself, try unscented powdered Seventh Generation.

Without surfactants, the diapers haven't been getting really clean, so you'll want to start with a regular detergent and strip soak to get them to base clean to start.

A bleach rinse after will help sanitize from the built-up gunk that's irritating baby's skin. Be sure to follow the wash/rinse instructions for after to really get the bleach out so that doesn't become an irritant itself.

I exclusively use prefolds, have really hard water, and have only had to strip once in 15 months. AIOs might be tougher to get clean because of all the layers, but I think the process is generally the same.

FWIW, this Babyganics Ointment is all I use when my kiddo is irritated from teething or new foods or whatever. It's also CD safe.

Good luck!

I think the reason you are having ammonia after 1 wash is because you haven't actually stripped the diapers to "reset them". You need to do a strip.

1. Wash and dry your diaper so that you are stripping "clean" diapers.
   
2. Fill your washing-machine or bathtub 1/2 full with HOT water (as hot as you can get it)
   
3. Add in your mineral removal solution and make sure it's dissolved well.
   
   Mineral Remover Solution:
   
   DIY: 3 TBSP Washing Soda, 3 TBSP Borax and TBSP Calgon OR 1/4 of two ingredients if you cant get all three.
   
   STORE: RLR Laundry Treatment, or Grovia Mighty Bubbles
   
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4. Soak all the diapers (inserts and covers) for at least 2 hours (but not longer than 8). Stir the diapers occasionally to help release more minerals/ crystals from the fabrics.
   
   
5. When the water is cool, drain the tub/ washer and squeeze all the water from the items.
   
   
6. Do a WATER ONLY wash cycle.
   
   
7. Follow with a bleach wash.
   
   
8. Wash everything 2-4 times (with detergent, in HOT water)
   
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   THEN apply your new wash routine and level of detergent.
   
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   ​

I had a similar problem where about 1/2 hour in to my commute my skin would start to get irritated. I solved it by switching over to an active wear detergent. It seems regular old laundry detergent doesn't get out all the stuff you'll sweat in to a chamois, so it just builds up over time and starts irritating your skin and also smelling bad. I use https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Active+Green&qid=1562694602&s=gateway&sr=8-1 , but I'm sure any active detergent would work fine. And as a bonus my bike clothes never smell now even after long rides.

I get exactly the same thing, dermatitis from gi rubbing against my skin. I used to get it back in high school from playing sports with pads, too. It's embarrassing and it itches like hell, plus you don't want open abrasions while training.

1. Wear long sleeve rashguard and spats under your gi. I only get the rash on my hands, wrists, and tops of my feet when I wear spats and a longsleeve rashguard. I used to get it on my elbows and behind my knees too, longsleeve rashguard and spats immediately stopped it from appearing.
   
   
2. Apply lotion (I use this stuff) after every time you shower to the areas that typically get rashy (again for me it's my wrists, hands, feet). Apply the lotion whether you trained or not.
   
   
3. Try using this detergent when washing your gi, rashguard, spats, belt, etc. I cannot recommend it enough. It's scentless, not too expensive, non-abrasive so your gi wears out more slowly and it will help save your skin. It's perfect for bjj too, cleans great. Goes right in with the wash. If my gi starts to get a little funky I just add a little white vinegar as well.
   
   Doing these 3 things has stopped me from getting the rash completely. Hope they work for you too.

I agree with saying no to castille soap. DIY and non-detergent laundry soaps just don't work because they form soap scum and don't rinse clean. They yellow whites, they stiffen towels, they make clothes wear out faster.

Go to a laundromat and wash your clothes in a washer that has a bunch of someone else's detergent residue in it. Maybe that sounds gross, but most people use way too much detergent so that's actually how people who switch to products like laundry balls are able to be convinced they work (and there is ample documentation showing that laundry balls do not work) . It takes a couple loads before all the detergent residue is gone, and a couple wear-and-washings before your clothes have built up enough grime that you notice they're not actually being cleaned. There is ample evidence to show that laundry balls do literally nothing.

You could use regular old, boring, cheap powdered laundry detergent that comes in a box. Throw out the scoop (or I guess this being /r/zerowaste, repurpose the scoop), and use something else to measure instead. Use less than they say to use, which is already many times smaller than the scoop implies.

Lavender, pine needle, or cedar shaving sachets in your drawers to keep things smelling fresh.


Edit: something like this. 45 loads @ 1.58kg/box = 35g per load.

The box is just shy of 3 litres in volume, which at 45 loads per box = 66cm^3, or about 1/4 cup per load. but powder detergent settles and those boxes are never actually full. So I'd use 2tbsp of conventional powder detergent per load. And adjust as necessary if that's not getting your laundry clean.

There will probably be a lot of different suggestions. I've always soaked my first gi in vinegar overnight (it supposedly keeps the color from fading, who know if its true but it doesn't hurt), then run it through a wash cycle in cold and hang dry.

As a lot of others have mentioned on Reddit, Charlie's Soap is fantastic and affordable for getting bad smells out of gis. It's non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and most importantly, has gotten even my oldest gis (close to 4 years old) smelling clean.

Here's a Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Laundry-Powder-2-64/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=zg_bs_15342921_2

So if you would like an additional neutralizer which I've found works for a surprising array of things: Charlie's Soap. I'm a farmer, which means that sometimes the damnest things have to go through my washing machine.

What I do is I dump a large amount (about a cup) of Charlie's Soap into the machine with a 'junk' shirt or the like (basically something I don't care about, it's just there for the purpose of running a clean cycle equivalent - may I suggest you use his favorite pair of jeans? ;P) and run it on the hottest, longest, roughest cycle available. I do this two or three times and it really works very well.

As for his damn shop rags, I wouldn't even burn them, I would get rid of them completely. And I would clip an ad for a local laundromat for him; he can do his washing there from now on, on his own.

i would love some soap nuts to help with laundry. i am unemployed and looking for work. right now i have only a bit of soap left for 1-2 loads. these soapnuts are more economically and environmentally friendly and last a long time. http://www.amazon.com/Eco-Nuts-Organic-Laundry-Detergent/dp/B0037G39IO

There are a few things that might be the culprit. I see you mentioned deodorant, and that's a good first place to check -- deodorant is designed to trap odors, and if it doesn't fully wash out of your clothes, it can essentially hold your bo on your shirts.

To treat this, I like the other suggestion of white vinegar. It will lower the PH of the water to help remove the deodorant . One thing to try with the really smelly clothes is to let them soak in the washer with the vinegar for 15 mins to an hour.(Turn the washer on, allow the tub to fill, add the vinegar, allow it to agitate for a little while, then turn the washer off for 15 minutes or more. If you have a front-loading washer, soak them in a bucket or bathtub instead.) Other than vinegar, other things to try: Oxygen Bleach (see below; oxygen bleach can even be soaked overnight), baking soda (3/4 cup), and hydrogen peroxide diluted to 3% (1/2 cup).

You might also try stepping up your laundry detergent to something like Charlie's Soap or Nellie's Laundry Soda. They are better than tide etc for removing oils and bacteria that cause odor. You can also try a good Oxygen Bleach like Charlie's Soap Oxygen Bleach (which is safe for colors and whites, and can remove odors).

Follow the directions regarding quantity of detergent. Sometimes people think: my clothes smell extra bad, so I'm going to use double the detergent to get them extra clean. This is a mistake; it'll only lead to your clothes being super-saturated with soap that doesn't wash away, and that can turn or trap odors as well (and your clothes will wear out faster as well).

Finally, if you're using fabric softener, stop; the fabric softener (like deodorant) can trap odors.

Yes, in fact its needed to remove the dirt.

Any detergent is fine.

I prefer Charlie's Soap because its fucking awesome (and costs less, and its better for the environment) and it doesn't have any perfumes in it, but you can use any detergent you like.

http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Laundry-Powder-2-64/dp/B00AM16MZO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427336620&sr=8-1&keywords=charlie%27s+soap

We've been using Biokleen powdered detergent and Biokleen Bac-Out since our firstborn was a baby. The laundry powder comes in unscented as well as non-offensive, lightly scented citrus varieties. Both products are great for stains, eco-friendly, and non-irritating. Bac-Out is especially wonderful in eradicating poop and spit up! We've never had any issues with skin irritation with either product, plus the laundry powder lasts much longer than liquid detergent.

I don't know how well this works in a hand-washing-bra situation, but I starting using Sports Suds on my clothes (regular apparel and gym clothes) when I was a sweaty lady living in SE Asia. Not for every wash, but as needed. It worked great!

https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Suds-Detergent-Eliminator-Non-Toxic/dp/B001DYIDZ6/ref=sr_1_18_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525792859&sr=8-18&keywords=sport+detergent

I started using the Rocking Green Active on all my workout clothes and it was a game changer. I swear by it now.

Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dADDCbD06MAXS

I like Variance, which is the Forever New company's unscented wash that's made especially for fabrics that have some stretch in them (and most of my bras do). There's a granular version (http://www.amazon.com/Forever-New-Variance-Granular-50018/dp/B00281J7DK) and a liquid version too. I love it.

Realized that I have Amazon in my phone and I can look it up as I sit in the Savannah airport to go home, it is the: Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-friendly

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/

i use this for my OTF clothes and the boyfriend's mountain biking gear. works like a charm!

https://www.amazon.com/Rockin-Green-Platinum-Powdered-Detergent/dp/B075MPKB9X

I use this stuff on all my BJJ clothes. Gi in cold water and nogi stuff in hot. Hang dry everything. Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DQyTDbRCPZ8KT

I wash mine immediately after practice (I live 1 mile from my gym, so maybe 15-20 minutes of after class chatting/getting changed/driving home). I use Charlie's Soap and hang dry everything when it's done. That tends to keep everything odor free. If something does start to smell, I'll wash it then while it's still wet I spray on some Clear Gear and hang dry.

I use some on my daughter's fluffy stuff. She ADORES the smell and the fluff and will just cover herself with robes and blankets. I would never use it on a towel, and actually use "Charlie's Soap" on towels and our sheets to remove any residue from other soaps or softeners.

Rockin Green - Active Wear formula. I soak my band and gloves once a month in it and then run it through the washing machine. I also add a scoop to my laundry. Never have any issues with odor since i started using it.

Rockin' Green Platinum Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Rockin' Green active wear detergent is incredible. Wash with an extra rinse cycle and odor is completely eliminated.

Charlie's soap is better than Persil in my front loader and much cheaper. I never use fabric softener -- Charlie's leaves no residue. Cold water always except for whites. Shout advanced for stain pretreatment.

I had the same problem and then I found this stuff, it’s been a game changer

Rockin' Green Platinum Series Active Wear Laundry Detergent Powder, 45 oz. - All Natural, Biodegradable, and Eco-Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_LWsRDbP4BWAM5

Yep, Rockin Green's ammonia detergent is Funk Rock.

My boyfriend and I mayyyy be the sweatiest worker-outers ever. This stuff has been a God send:

Rockin' Green Platinum Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

http://www.amazon.com/RLR-Laundry-Treatment-Pack-10/dp/B007E29GV6

Reading this thread makes me wonder if we should be doing a prewash? We have a bidet hooked up to the toilet for the BM and just do a single hot cycle with this detergent and do not get any pee smell or residue on the diapers.

Is there another reason to be doing a prewash?

Laundry Detergent

Vitamin drops

Dog treats

Shampoo and conditioner

Charlie's Soap

So what's your steps? Bleach wash, then RLR, then regular wash to get off all the chemicals? I'm looking at a giant lot of BG AIOs on craigslist and thinking of whether to do this.

Also, assuming this is RLR? https://www.amazon.com/RLR-Laundry-Treatment-Pack-5/dp/B007E2E706

I use Charlie's soap, but only 1/2 a scoop. Its cheaper than tide powder (around 17cents/load if you use a full scoop). It works well for us. A lot of it is trial and error with what type of water you have. I've heard that trader Joes' laundry powder is very similar to charlie's soap if you have a TJs around you.

We had the same problem. We tried sun and that worked really well, but when that wasn't an option we used this stuff (rainy days, busy weeks, whatever).

I’m going to save you all some trouble and stinkiness. I was close to throwing out every gi and rash guard I own. This detergent works.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MPKB9X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-2UtDbMD0C08Q

we just switched to using charlie's soap when we started using cloth diapers. at 10 cents a load it's crazy cheap, works well and no mixing involved.

So I use this detergent. It's specifically for workout clothes, and I haven't had any stinky clothes problems since I started using it! You can use it as a normal detergent or as a pre-soak--so if you come home, throw them in the tub with a scoop of this stuff then put it in a regular load of laundry. If I'm too lazy to do that, just hanging my sweaty clothes up when I get home (instead of leaving wet clothes in a heap/in the hamper) makes them a little less funky when I go to wash them.

So first off, ignore the "good for the environment" arguments. They've been mostly debunked.

My wife and I switched to cloth diapers because they're cheaper. There's an initial buy-in, but that should be enough to last you a while. We even travel with cloth diapers, we just have a small wet bag in our diaper bag (instead of plastic bags) and a large one at home.

Changing diapers isn't too much more difficult with cloth diapers than disposables. Laundry has become pretty frequent, but with babies that's going to happen anyway. We do a load of diapers every 2 to 3 days, pre-rinsing in cold water, washing hot, using Rockin' Green as detergent. No folding, it all just gets dumped into a bin next to the changing table.

As for the diapers themselves, we've been using Bummis pre-folds with various brands of diaper covers, but we plan on switching to BumGenius when our son is big enough to fit them (his legs are too skinny). No safety pins either, we use Snappis.

As for the kid's reaction, as soon as we switched to cloth, his diaper rash went away. There have been a few leg leaks, but my son has chicken-wing-skinny legs so there's not much we can do about that (every brand of disposables we tried leaked as well).

One piece of advice before you decide: if you already have daycare lined up (if daycare is even a thing for your family) check to see whether they're ok with cloth diapers. Some will only deal with disposables, for obvious reasons.