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What’s that smell? Cloth diaper funk… (and giveaway too!)

I’ve been cloth diapering for a few weeks now and I’m learning something new every day! I finally figured out why the diapers were leaking – I didn’t have them on tight enough! This also solved the “bulge” issue. In case you aren’t sure what I mean, my little girl is in a size 18 month clothes and her pants didn’t fit quite right after switching to cloth. The cloth diapers seemed to be bulkier than disposable diapers, which makes sense – with no chemicals soaking up the moisture, enough layers of cloth should do the trick!
I generally wash the cloth diapers every day or every other day – depending on how many covers I go through in one day. If I have enough covers to last me, then I will do 1 load with all the diapers on the following day. On Friday I had plenty of diapers left, so I planned to wash on Saturday. By Sunday I realized I forgot to wash them all and there was some kinda funky smell coming from my little girl’s room. I immediately washed them in a very hot cycle. When I opened the washing machine the smell was still around so I washed them again. Apparently I had an ammonia problem – I guess this was a job for some heavy duty cleaner – and for those of you that cloth diaper, you will be the first to tell me NOT to reach for the bleach! Instead, I went for one of the sample packets that the people over at Rockin Green sent me to review. I opted for the lavender mint scent and tried another load. This time, the smell was gone! Ok, so I know what you are thinking: How did she know it was the detergent and not the 3 cycles that the diapers went through? Well, I tried it out again today and on the first wash the diapers were fresh and smelled like NOTHING (which is a good thing)!
Here is some more info on Rockin Green Detergent:
Is it safe for my diapers? 

Absolutely! You don’t have to worry about repelling or buildup with Rockin’ Green. And you only use a small amount with each load of clothes, so it rinses clean. I
My baby is really sensitive, what do you recommend?
Try the soft rock formula! It has been tested on some of the pickiest babies around with great results.
My diapers stink! Will Rockin’ Green help?
Yeap! You can do a mini-strip when you first start using Rockin’ Green to get the jump on the funk.
1. Fill your washer with hot water and 3 Tbsp of Rockin’ Green, along with your diapers.
2. Let it soak for approximately 30-60 minutes. Then launder several times skipping the soap. If you have a HE machine, you may have to consult your manual but you can usually do a soak by pressing the start or pause button.
*Tip: Repeat this process anytime you need a good deep-cleaning. If your diapers have excessive buildup or residue, it may take a few soaks to get them in good condition.
You can also do a soak anytime that you feel your diapers need a good deep cleaning.
For more detailed washing instructions check out How to Wash Cloth Diapers
Keep using Rockin’ Green to keep the stinkies at bay.
Also check out Are You Rockin’ A Frontloader? For tips on how to get the most from your HE machine.
Will Rockin’ Green work on my Hard Water? Soft Water?
Yes. Rockin’ Green was designed with hard water problems in mind, so even if you have had trouble finding things that work in the past, Rockin’ Green will surprise you. If you have soft water, you can use even less Rockin’ Green to get the same effect. Begin with 1 tbs, and adjust the amount as needed.
Formula
Rockin’ Green comes in several different formulas- so there is something for everyone!
  • Soft – this formula is designed for those that have sensitive little ones or soft water.
  • Classic – this is the original formula, and is great for those with moderate hard water, or just those that are battling with stinkies. Comes in unscented and scented varieties.
  • Hard – This formula is designed for the most troubling of water types.
Scents
  • Mighty Mighty Marshmallow – it’s sweet and nutty, and very mighty!
  • Smashing Watermelons- this juicy watermelon blend is like a kick to your senses..Best Seller!
  • The Green Tea’s – the zen like blend of green tea and aloe, is sure to make it to the top of your playlist.
  • Rage against the Raspberry- this raspberry and honey blend will have you running around the laundry room looking for the mosh pit! Best Seller!
  • Mötley Cleän – there’s clean and then there’s Mötley Cleän. This fresh blend has hints of ocean, fresh linen, and sunshine.
  • Lavender Mint Revival- this medley of lavender and mint is like nothing you have heard or smelled before! 
  • Bare Naked Babies- because we love the smell of babies, we offer an unscented variety too!

Ingredients

Rockin’ Green is made of safe, phosphate free ingredients which makes it good for the planet and gentler on your little ones. Everything is made with love, and put to the test every single day on my own families diapers and laundry. So you know that I expect only the best from everything that I send out the door.
Ingredients: sodium carbonate , sodium percarbonate, natural chelating agents, sodium sulfate, biodegradable surfactants, natural fragrance oils (if scented is chosen)
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The people over at Rockin Green were nice enough to provide a giveaway to one lucky reader!
Here are the details:
1 Winner will get a 45/90 bag of Rockin Green detergent in the scent of their choice.

Here is how to participate in the giveaway:

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Disclosure: I was provided products from the sponsor free of charge to facilitate my review. Although I was provided the product for free, this does not change the way I feel about the product. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Rage Against the Raspberries!!!! 🙂
    janel_marie at yahoo dot com

  2. The scents sound awesome!!!

    Thanks for hopping aboard the Tuesday Train!! See you again next week!

  3. Great product and a great company!

  4. I'd love some Motley.
    trishabear1970 at yahoo dot com

    P.S. Is this comment supposed to be noted on your Google Doc?

  5. Boise – no, you can post it here! I didn't put it as an option on the google doc!

  6. I'd like to try the Mötley Cleän scent. Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  8. Mighty Mighty Marshmallow!
    jvfierro @ hotmail dot com

  11. I'd love to try the motley clean!
    am369 at njit d0t edu

  13. I'd love to win and would pick the Lavender Mint Revival

    edz.mels at yahoo dot com

  14. love RnG…thats all we use.I love the rage against the raspberry but want to try the motley clean.
    81808sfreer@gmail.com

  17. I love RNG!! Would like to try the rasberry scent.

    Great blog! Voted for you 😉

  19. I voted for you!
    erinrunderwood at gmail dot com

  20. Subscribed to A Time Out For Mommy through Emal!

    Thanks for the give away!

  21. I use the naked babies soft rock unscented! works great, we love it!

    erinrunderwood at gmail dot com

  22. I'd love to win the Hard Rock Rage against the Raspberries

    sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

  23. i want to try classic rock motley clean!!!

  24. I would love to try the Classic Rock smashing Watermelons

    leapnlissa at yahoo dot com

  26. I follow on GFC:)
    LissaL

    leapnlissa at yahoo dot com

  27. That product sounds cool. I am repenting for my previous sins of using disposables for 5 kids. Yes, my pile of disposables is certainly worth years of diaper funk. Great blog, following now from the train

  28. Rage against the Raspberry!
    Tonia Pollack

  29. I voted on Picket Fence blogs today 5/18
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  30. I would love to try Lavender Mint Revival! =)
    TrishaAGrimes at Gmail dot com

  31. Lavender mint revival!
    angela_heffner at yahoo dot com

  32. Love RNG! I want to try Lavender Mint Revival!
    frisky_critter at yahoo dot com

  33. voted for you!

  34. I'd love to try Motley!

    I also follow on FB and Twitter and posted and voted!

  36. I voted on Picket Fence Blogs today 5/20
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  37. I voted on Picket Fence Blogs 5/21
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  38. neat product love to try it

  40. I'd like to try the Mötley Cleän scent
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  41. I voted on Picket Fence Blogs 5/22
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  42. I would go for the Lavender Mint Revival.

    cgclynsg0 @ gmail dot com

  43. Hard Rock Lavender Mint Revival

  44. I'd like to try the Mötley Cleän scent

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

  45. follow via GFC

  46. I would like to try the Rage against the raspberry

  47. I follow via GFC

  48. I voted for you.
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

  49. I follow via gfc as /\Heather/\
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

  50. I would love the Smashing Watermelons scent.
    heatherpooh (hotmail)

  51. I voted on Picket Fence Blogs today 5/23
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  52. I follow you on gfc as hrhersch.
    hrhersch at yahoo dot com

  53. Voted for you at picket fence.
    hrhersch at yahoo dot com

  54. I would like to try Rage against the Raspberries:)
    hrhersch at yahoo dot com

  55. I'm a GFC follower.

  56. Hard Rock Rage against the Raspberries.

  57. lavendar mint revival sounds too interesting not to try! in hard rock!
    LS
    sumrluvr4 @ aol

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