Nah I only used it (Dreft) when she was really little. It's twice the price! Now we use all free and clear or something similar. I often just buy the "free and clear" of what brand is on sale when we are in target
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We use whatever Free and Clear detergent is on sale.
Same here, this time it's All free and clear... I do her laundry separate from ours though. I do hers once a week and it all fits in one load. Just easier and I don't have to separate anything.
Post by muppetinma on Jan 11, 2013 15:57:06 GMT -5
At first, I used a free & clear style detergent for all of Andrew's stuff. It's great, but doesn't get DH's laundry as clean as I'd like. Andrew didn't have any bad reactions to anything, so now we use Kirkland brand (Costco's) detergent for all of our laundry. I still wash his crib sheets with the free & clear because he's a belly sleeper and his face is pushed up against them all night long. Once it runs out, I'll just use the Kirkland stuff for all of us.
Post by JuliaGulia on Jan 11, 2013 15:57:07 GMT -5
DD only has one load of laundry a week and I use Purex Baby Detergent. I can get a bottle that does 33 loads for $2.50-3.00 at Walmart. So I keep using it. I have only had to buy maybe 3 bottles since she has been born.
I still use Dreft or the Up&Up version for L's stuff because I love the way it smells. For us, I usually buy what's on sale which is usually the BOGOF Arm&Hammer.
Post by biblionerd on Jan 11, 2013 16:35:03 GMT -5
We've always used free and clear (usually ALL) for everyone's laundry. I'm lucky to get everything washed, so I'm not taking the time to separate another load for the kids. Everything just all gets thrown in together. I've never understood the Dreft thing and sensitive skin. My pedi dermatologist said free and clear is the best to use and Dreft can be very irritating. Maybe I'm missing something...
Post by erniebufflo on Jan 11, 2013 16:37:36 GMT -5
I had to start using Tide powder for my cloth diapers, and since it got them cleaner than anything and didn't cause problems, I now use it for all our laundry.
I had to start using Tide powder for my cloth diapers, and since it got them cleaner than anything and didn't cause problems, I now use it for all our laundry.
OK, so I have a stupid question about powder... I'm sure I've been doing laundry wrong using liquid anyway, but I've always just thrown all of the clothes in, added the liquid detergent on top, and started the water. I know in theory you're still supposed to fill the tub with water and detergent first, blah, blah, but it works and they come clean well. I would imagine with powder you'd have to dissolve it in the water first? I can never tell how freaking full I'm filling the washer when water's already in it! I felt like a laundry idiot the one time I tried to use it lol.
I use free and clear on her stuff, but once we're out, I'll just use Tide, since that's what I use on her diapers. I figure that's te most sensitive skin and she's been fine with it
I had to start using Tide powder for my cloth diapers, and since it got them cleaner than anything and didn't cause problems, I now use it for all our laundry.
OK, so I have a stupid question about powder... I'm sure I've been doing laundry wrong using liquid anyway, but I've always just thrown all of the clothes in, added the liquid detergent on top, and started the water. I know in theory you're still supposed to fill the tub with water and detergent first, blah, blah, but it works and they come clean well. I would imagine with powder you'd have to dissolve it in the water first? I can never tell how freaking full I'm filling the washer when water's already in it! I felt like a laundry idiot the one time I tried to use it lol.
I have an HE front loader, so I just put the powder in the spot marked for it in the detergent drawer. No problems!
Post by creamsiclechica on Jan 11, 2013 17:00:16 GMT -5
I still use Dreft for her for no other reason than I like the smell. Just another baby thing I'm unwilling to surrender yet. Sigh, I need to come to terms with the fact she's not a newborn.
DD only has one load of laundry a week and I use Purex Baby Detergent. I can get a bottle that does 33 loads for $2.50-3.00 at Walmart. So I keep using it. I have only had to buy maybe 3 bottles since she has been born.
I love that stuff and it's super affordable. It keeps the scent in his clothes too.