another question re smelly nappies

[Bec259]

I have read in a couple of threads to use tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil & bi carb in the wash to help get rid of the smell. My question is, which works better out of tea tree & eucalyptus, then can I use them each & every wash or will it harm the nappies? Also, how much bi carb do I put in the wash?
Thanks for your help!

[Gilly]

What fabric do you need to get the smell out of?

Before you reach for any of these things have you tried direct sunlight?

[Bec259]

I have hemp nappies for day & hemp & microfleece at night. I hang my nappies out at 7am before I go to work (in the sun) & then take them off around 4pm. This prob has only developed due to the cooler weather I presume. I have been using eucalyptus oil but just don't know if I can use it every wash.

[Peach_Bums_Mum]

I use eycalyptus oil every wash no probs! - only 1/2 tsp though

[kermi]

I prefer tea tree oil as it has a two fold purpose, getting rid of smells and it's antiseptic properties. However, to just get rid of smells, eucalyptus oil is fine.

[lindys]

I think that Eucalyptus is antiseptic too- but maybe not as powerful as tea tree? (are they from the same family?)

Lavender is good too :-)

Lindy

[partyof4]

when do u put it in?

[kermi]

Originally Posted by partyof4

when do u put it in?

My girlfriend puts it in with her soap powder but I put it in the rinse cycle (have a front loader).

[Bec259]

I have been putting it in once the machine is full of water in the wash cycle. I put a cap full in.