Calgon

[MamaBearof4]

For those who use Calgon when washing diapers, how often do you use it - every wash, every few washes? I have a FL and am not sure the best way to add it to the wash. I use powder detergent so I remove the detergent cup. Should I put it in the bleach cup? Thanks so much!!

[kirst]

I use it every month. I can feel my prefolds and inserts getting crunchy with hard water deposits after a few months of not using it, even drying in the dryer.

I add it with my detergent in the detergent cup.

[JennyJack]

Originally Posted by MamaBearof4 For those who use Calgon when washing diapers, how often do you use it - every wash, every few washes? I have a FL and am not sure the best way to add it to the wash. I use powder detergent so I remove the detergent cup. Should I put it in the bleach cup? Thanks so much!!

I use it about once a month. I have a top load HE, so I wait until it has filled with water and then I stop the machine and add the calgon.

[KdEMomma]

I use it each rinse cycle but only about a quarter of the amount required in instructions and I put in it with the bac-out to help the enzyme cleaner work more effectively. I do a short rinse cycle and then a wash cycle.

[robeccajr]

I use it every wash too. About 1/4 to 1/2 the rec amountin the cold prewash with detergent.

[MamaBearof4]

Originally Posted by KdEMomma I use it each rinse cycle but only about a quarter of the amount required in instructions and I put in it with the bac-out to help the enzyme cleaner work more effectively. I do a short rinse cycle and then a wash cycle.

Just curious about bac-out - what is the purpose for using it with every wash? Does it help with hard water build up? Do you still use the same amount of detergent?

[jgolas]

I use Calgon powder sand addit at the same time as my detergent. I don't need anywhere close to the Rec'd amount. We have moderately hard water so 1T RnG HR + 1T Calgon powder does the trick for us.

I buy it from Amazon.

[MamaBearof4]

Thanks everyone!

[HappiMom]

Originally Posted by MamaBearof4 Just curious about bac-out - what is the purpose for using it with every wash? Does it help with hard water build up? Do you still use the same amount of detergent?

BacOut is an antibacterial/ stain-lifter. Its basically natural enzymes - I think the main ingredient is lime extract. I spray it on every poopy dipe before it goes in the pail and also add it to the wash. I also use it around the house to disinfect the bathroom, diaper pail, carpet stains, etc. LOL it's pretty versatile.

[kassarowl]

Originally Posted by HappiMom BacOut is an antibacterial/ stain-lifter. Its basically natural enzymes - I think the main ingredient is lime extract. I spray it on every poopy dipe before it goes in the pail and also add it to the wash. I also use it around the house to disinfect the bathroom, diaper pail, carpet stains, etc. LOL it's pretty versatile.

Do you dilute it before you spray on poopy dipes, or just use it full strength?