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@mj82 You really need a hemp fitted for overnight at your baby’s age. I don’t think you’ve got anything in your stash now that’s going to cut it. I love pooter’s super soaker’s.

@cookie1720 Yes, use at least warm, but hot is better!

@cookie1720 In your prewash and the main wash, right? (Typically the advice is full amount recommended for heavily soiled load in the main wash cycle, and half that amount to be used in your prewash. Just verifying because some people think they can get away with no detergent at all in the...

@cookie1720 How much detergent are you using in each wash?

@defoehorses Since you live in an area with extremely hard water, I’d check your local stores. There may be an off-brand Calgon that doesn’t contain fragrance. Otherwise, according to this you can still use borax. I believe you need 1/2 cup in both prewash and main wash.

@defoehorses Why no Calgon? And what about Borax (even though it’s not going to be enough for your water hardness, I think it would be better than nothing at all) If your water is that hard, I think you’ll need to add a softener no matter what powder you use.

@griff340 For your case, I would not rely on detergent buildup to wash dirty diapers. I doubt you had washed them enough to create an issue with detergent buildup. Wash them, then rinse until no more suds. Adjust amount of detergent so you aren’t using too much the next time.

@aymgoa So after reading through your post and comments, here’s what I would do: 1.) trash that worksheet and whatever group you got it from. Recommending no detergent for the prewash is bad advice. 2.) I think maybe you had detergent buildup before, but not necessarily now. It just doesn’t...