What laundry detergent works for u to brighten bub's nappies?

[Lipsmacker01]

Is there a particular brand that you're happy with? Im currently using purity sensitive. Smells great but not a very tough stain remover. Dont get much sunlight and I want to use a lower temp on machine if I can get away with it.

[mumofKieran]

Hi, I use Bio Zet at 1/2 strength and it works great. Still need sunlight on some nappies to remove the stains though, but I think this is pretty normal.

[ikis84]

UV rays :D... even cloudy days, it still works (just not as fast!)

[pookiesossige]

Same here, UV rays are all that work for us :yes: And if I'm still getting burnt out at the washing line, then there must be some UV out there!

I have to admit that I use hot water to help shift marks and stains too.. not ideal though.. but I have 2 in cloth and only wash full loads... That's how I justify it anyhow!

[~Kimba~]

I don't have access to dry outside in the sun either (the joys of apartment living :rolleyes:) so I always wash on hot.

Detergent wise I found BioZet was good for stain removal, but is meant to be harsher on your nappies (as is tumbledrying) and also not so good for sensitive skin...so I switched to Planet Ark Aware Sensitive, which TBH isn't quite as good as BioZet at stain removal, but at least it's better than some of the others I tried (Purity was OK, GreenCare was the worst!)

[BlueGin]

I've found Aware Sensitive to be wonderful at getting out the stains. I also occasionally add bicarb soda to the stain remover section, and vinegar in the fabric softener bit when there is no elastic in the machine.

[OJandMe]

I like the Aldi brand 'sensitive' washing powder.

You only need the TINIEST amount.... and leaves the nappies smelling gorgeous!

[mumofKieran]

Sunlight is great, but the only annoying thing about it is that I have found if I don't hang them in the sun wet (ie if I dry them overnight and then hang them out in the morning to bleach) they seem to retain their stains. I have permanently stained a couple of my brand new microfibre inserts before I discovered this. Very annoying in wet weather when I don't have a dryer!

[gremily]

Remember it's just cosmetical and doesn't affect the performance of the nappies.
Make sure you use a detergent that doesn't include any enzymes - I use Planet Ark/Aware as it's great for sensitive skin, all natural/biodegradable, but seems to work well at removing stains.

You may have to rinse pooey nappies really well before dry pailing, just to help avoid staining.