[blparent] removing stains (was diapers)

Fri Jun 5 20:47:19 UTC 2009

Greased Lightning is good as well.  Also, if you have a protein-based 
stain--blood, grass, grease--sprinkle some powdered meat tenderizer on the 
cloth and then get it wet in cold water and wait a little while.  Meat 
tenderizer works by breaking down protein, and this trick is perfect for 
getting out bloodstains.

Jo Elizabeth

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed 
until it is faced."--James Baldwin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers

> Something that I found that works miracles is called Zout.  It is a 
> prewash
> and is made by Oxyclean.  It will take any stain out except paint.  We 
> swear
> by it in this house. V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael Baldwin
> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 8:26 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>
> Leanne,
> Charlie's Soap is not a miracle product, but it does work well.  If you 
> have
> tough stains, just like any other detergent, you will need to pretreat 
> them,
> or add a scoop of oxyclean to your load.
> We bought a 5 gallon bucket of it, and have about 1 and 1/2 gallons left
> after 18 months or so.  It does come out les expensive then using other
> detergents.
> One major complaint of the soap is people get red itchy skin when they 
> first
> try it.  To avoid this, you need to wash everything twice, at least with 
> the
> Charlie's soap.  It gets the residue of your other soap out of your 
> clothes,
> and it is that residue that causes the red and itchiness.
>
> Taylor, one of the owners usually answers the phone, so if you give him a
> call, he can answer any question you have, and then some.
>
> Michael
>
>
> Michael Baldwin
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:32 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>
> Hi Amber,
> I've heard of it, but haven't tried it.  Does it take stains out well?  I
> use oxy clean and Tide because it always takes tuff stains out for me, so
> I'm hesitant to switch.
> Leanne
> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not 
> see."
> Hebrews 11:1
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amber Boggs" <amberboggs at socal.rr.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>
>
>> Lean, Do you no about charlees sope? They even pramote the use of it
>> for CD's! I switched and will never go back. And even though it is all
>> natural organic etc, it comes out to be cheeper then normal sope! And
>> best part, me and my husband as well as sean no longer have itchey skin
> etc!
>>
>> Amber Boggs
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 2:18 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>
>>
>>> Ooh, I didn't know that!  I have one of those closer to my house than
>>> Target.  Thanks for letting me know!
>>> Leanne
>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>> not see."
>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 3:14 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>>
>>>
>>>> Walgreens also sells burt's bee products. V
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>> On
>>>> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 6:15 AM
>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] diapers
>>>>
>>>> The pampers are better, but yes very expensive in comparison.  I
>>>> also switched because of the perfumes and things in the diapers.
>>>> Not sure if any
>>>>
>>>> other females on the list have had issues with scented detergents,
>>>> but I had
>>>>
>>>> to switch for my daughter and me, so now I know my daughter is being
>>>> exposed
>>>>
>>>> to the same detergent as we are.
>>>>
>>>> I have to say, I think that the rash thing is a myth, or maybe that
>>>> was the case with the old style of diapers...because I had heard the
>>>> same thing.
>>>> But my daughter in the cloth diapers, has had the beginning of one
>>>> rash in the 14 months she has used cloth, and it didn't get bad at
>>>> all, it cleared up within a day with some rash cream.  My older
>>>> daughter used to have rashes, and no matter how much cream I used,
>>>> she actually developed a few sores from it, and that made me feel
>>>> just awful.  Difference in the child?
>>>> Maybe.  I just wanted to point out that the rash thing has not been
>>>> true here.  You tend to change cloth diapers more often because they
>>>> don't hold as much liquid as disposables, so that probably keeps the
>>>> rashes to a minimum.
>>>>
>>>> One other thing I wanted to mention, since there are a couple of
>>>> people considering cloth diapers, you cannot use the creams like
>>>> desatin or A&E ointment, because they don't wash off the diapers.
>>>> You can use creams like California Baby, or Northern Essence...  You
>>>> can find more choices on the net.  I use California Baby, and I
>>>> think it works great!  I use all of their
>>>>
>>>> products.  Target sells it now, so you don't have to order online.
>>>> Target
>>>> also sells Burt's Bees products, which is another of my favorites.
>>>>
>>>> It's all about personal choice. *smile* Leanne
>>>>
>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>>> not see."
>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 11:04 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I had that problem with Luvs and some off brands.  So I just stuck
>>>>>to  Pampers.  They were a little more expensive, but if you keep
>>>>>your eyes  open  for coupons, then you can get by.  I didn't use
>>>>>cloth because I heard  the  baby has more diaper rashes and there
>>>>>skin stays wett longer. V
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On
>>>>> Behalf Of Leanne Merren
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:58 PM
>>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi Scott,
>>>>> The reason I switched was because my baby kept ending up with
>>>>> strange marks on her bottom, like raised scratches.  I examined the
>>>>> diaper she was wearing
>>>>>
>>>>> after the second time it happened, and I found sharp little things
>>>>> in the lining of the diaper, kind of like slivers of wood.  I
>>>>> thought maybe it was just a bad diaper, so I checked all the other
>>>>> diapers from that package and found the same thing.  Then I checked
>>>>> another brand I had in my house, and they had them too.  So I did
>>>>> more investigating on the net, and I found out that disposable
>>>>> diapers are made of wood pulp, and that other babies had had
>>>>>
>>>>> experiences like ours.  I questioned whether I could make the
>>>>> switch, with the extra laundry, and I didn't think my husband would
>>>>> go for it.  But the more reports I read, the more it bothered me.
>>>>> Plus, we don't make a lot of money with my husband going to school
>>>>> full time, and when I read how much money can be saved that
>>>>> convinced me that we should try it.  My husband agreed.  They are
>>>>> an expensive investment up front though, so I tried a few to begin
>>>>> with and they were so cute and easy to use that I ordered more.
>>>>> I
>>>>> actually put my daughter in a gerber prefold diaper with no cover
>>>>> after I found the slivers (or whatever they were) in the diapers,
>>>>> and my husband bought some plastic pants from babies r us to go
>>>>> over those.  I had been using those prefolds for burp rags, and
>>>>> they are really thin and don't absorb much.  But everyone online
>>>>> told me that they didn't compare to the diapers you could buy
>>>>> online, and now I agree.  I also love the pocket diapers that go on
>>>>> just like a disposable and fascin with snaps or velcro.
>>>>> The only challenge is keeping up with the laundry if I fall behind,
>>>>> and cleaning off the dirty diapers into the toilet.  But honestly
>>>>> I find keeping up with the laundry easier than running to the store
>>>>> when I get low on diapers, and I purchased a sprayer that is hooked
>>>>> up behind my toilet and
>>>>>
>>>>> I just spray off the dirties.  It isn't difficult at all, and my
>>>>> husband has
>>>>>
>>>>> said many times that he is so glad we switched.  I have only had to
>>>>> use one disposable since I put her in cloth diapers 14 months ago,
>>>>> and that was because she had an unexpected bowel movement when we
>>>>> were at the pediatrician's office and I had already used up my
>>>>> supply of diapers in the diaper bag.  Just 1/2 hour more and we
>>>>> would have been home. *smile* I hope that answers some of your
>>>>> questions.  I know cloth isn't the way for everyone, but it works
>>>>> great for us.  Also, if you're comfortable with it, you can
>>>>> purchase used diapers from other families, and sell your own, so
>>>>> you
>>>>>
>>>>> can get some of your money back when you're done with them.
>>>>> Leanne
>>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do
>>>>> not see."
>>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 2:28 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Leanne.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What made you decide to switch to cloth diapers for your baby and
>>>>>> what sorts of challenges do you face that you wouldn't have faced
>>>>>> with disposables? Being new to all this i guess any question is
>>>>>> fair at a time like this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've also read somewhere that children in cloth diapers potty
>>>>>> train earlier than those in disposables.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for any practical advice you can provide.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Leanne Merren" <leemer02 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:51 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello Scott,
>>>>>>> Welcome to the list.  I have 3 children, ages 9, 6 and 1.  I
>>>>>>> switched to cloth diapers with my 3rd child, and I am so glad I
>>>>>>> made the decision to do so.  Please let me know if I can answer
>>>>>>> any questions for you.
>>>>>>> Congratulations!
>>>>>>> Leanne
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we
>>>>>>> do not see."
>>>>>>> Hebrews 11:1
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:48 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: [blparent] introducing myself
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My name is Scott and I'm about to be a father to a little one
>>>>>>>> who will be born in January of next year.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've been married for almost 5 years to the coolest greatest 
>>>>>>>> person.
>>>>>>>> We
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> met on eharmony in 2004 and she has an 11-year-old who was 6
>>>>>>>> when we got
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> together.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think my big reason for siging up for this group is to get
>>>>>>>> information
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> about tips and the best ways to proceed with infant and baby care.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We've made some basic decisions already like using a birthing
>>>>>>>> center instead of a hospital, and we're looking into attachment
>>>>>>>> parenting and cloth diapering as it more cost effective,
>>>>>>>> especially since we're wanting one or two more in addition.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks for granting me access to this group and I hope to learn
>>>>>>>> much that I'll need to know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am in north Texas outside of dallas.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Scott
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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