Ammonia Stink in Your Diapers?

by Amanda on October 9, 2009

Good news, there is a quick fix!

Yep, plain old white vinegar!

You can do this a couple of ways.

Pre-rinse & add 2 cups of vinegar
Wash as usual, but to final rinse add 1/2 cup of vinegar – or put it in a downy ball.

or (this is what I do)

Cold wash as usual
Warm wash – NO detergent – add 2 cups of vinegar
Hot wash as usual, but to final rinse add 1/2 cup of vinegar – or put it in a downy ball.

Dry as you choose :)

If the problem persists, try adding a bit of vinegar to the wash every time you do your diaper laundry. You might also try using a bit less detergent in your normal wash routine, as buildup and make it worse.

Another tip that I’ve seen and am currently using with great results is an open pail.  I keep our pail in the bathroom closet and just don’t put the lid on.  It seems to be working great!

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sandrita04 October 10, 2009 at 1:20 am

This site has washing instructions, including a suggestion for using baking soda & vinegar for stinky diapers (select #7 – washing instructions in the drop-down box, & scroll to the bottom):

http://www.jilliansdrawers.com/newtocloth

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Soña October 14, 2009 at 9:47 pm

Option #2 has been working great for us! Thank you so much.

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Michelle "Picklewart" March 31, 2011 at 1:35 pm

I keep an open pail in the laundry room for CDs. No ammonia issues yet. I wash every other day.
Thanks for the vinegar tip in case I need it!

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