Getting Rid of Smell in Cloth Diapers

Is the smell on the pockets themselves or on the inserts? Have you tried boiling? What about oxy clean? What detergent are you using?

Have you seen this link? http://renegadebaby.net/faqs.php#Q19

Help! My diapers stink! (smell like ammonia, icky..etc)
Diapers that smell can be caused by two different things. One is detergent build up and the other is ammonia bacteria. Using proper washing techniques should stop the smell. Please look here to see how to properly wash your diapers. In the meantime, If it's detergent buildup you'll need to wash your diapers in hot with no detergent until there are no more bubbles. This could be several washes. If it's ammonia bacteria you'll need to either boil your diapers and then let them cool so you don't stretch the elastic or add a capful of bleach to a hot wash with no detergent then wash like normal.

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C. B

I have used both vinegar and baking soda on my Bumgenius diapers and they haven't been ruined yet! Some people suggest running the inserts through the dishwasher to help with the smell. I know it sounds gross, but you would do it after you already washed them. I guess the super hot water helps to strip the fabric of the detergent buildup. Boiling in a big pot is another alternative. I have also heard that adding a bit of tea tree oil to the wash can help. Good luck!!

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I have also had this problem in the past with both covers and CPFs (fuzzi bunz, proraps, bummis). I was able to remedy it by washing twice: Hottest cycle on washer and turned up the water heater, Prewash, and extra rinse all WITHOUT any detergent and once with just a little bit of vinegar. This got rid of any problem I was having. Typically the smell is from detergent build up. I use Charlies Soap and now only use about 1/4 of a tbsp of detergent when washing my diapers and have not had the problem again. A previous poster commented about boiling them, this is another great option if you don't want to turn your water temperature up.