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12-16-2013, 08:53 AM | #1 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | What is your pee pad washing regimen? I know we've talked about this before, but I need some remedial training or something . I feel like sometimes my pee pads still smell a little pee-ish after I wash them, and I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong. Maybe I'm over-packing my washer...would that hurt the washing ability in a big way? Anyway, I use detergent, borax powder, and some vinegar when I wash...and I use warm water. For those who have a good regimen going, what are you using and how much of each ingredient are you using (ie, how much vinegar etc)?
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12-16-2013, 08:57 AM | #2 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| I've overpacked mine and they don't come clean.... I use detergent and 1/2 cup of Clorox Bleach, in hot water. (and it's a newer front load, so big loads shouldn't be a problem....lol)
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12-16-2013, 08:59 AM | #3 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| I use tide unscented and 1/2 cup borax. If they still stink try doubling the borax.
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12-16-2013, 09:04 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I thought bleach would break down some pee pads...do your pads do okay w/ the bleach?
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12-16-2013, 10:13 AM | #5 |
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| I put in max 5 washable pee pads & wash w/dog shampoo (lol!) in warm water, cold water final rinse. Air dry. Never smells...to me anyway. I used to use arm & hammer detergent w/a tablespoon of ACV, that worked out nice too, no smell.
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12-16-2013, 10:49 AM | #6 |
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| I use bleach with mine and have never had a problem.
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12-16-2013, 12:36 PM | #8 |
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| I use bleach tablets- they go directly in the tub with the load. I also use a sanitary cycle-it runs for an hour and a half, but I do it after 10:00 when my "free nights" kicks in.
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12-16-2013, 08:08 PM | #9 |
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| Don't use bleach...it definitely will change the pads. I did it for a while and they faded.
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12-16-2013, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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| I use Purex detergent that Mountain scented one....and Borax powder. I only wash four at a time. I pick them up 2-3 times/day (but I have multiple pups) and wash them immediately. I think they launder best if they don't sit for a while.
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12-16-2013, 08:18 PM | #11 |
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| ^^^ This I've noticed that too. I wash mine every to every other day (have the two, but really only Thalia uses it. Zeus holds it until he goes outside). I use borax and detergent. I use vinegar when I've waited a little too long. Don't have an issue with the smell anymore, lol.
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12-16-2013, 08:39 PM | #12 | |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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If I can't get them washed right away, sometimes I'll run them through twice (one quick wash, then a normal wash cycle), and/ or set the machine for an extra rinse.
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12-16-2013, 09:07 PM | #13 |
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| washable pee pads This caught my attention. I did not know there were washable pads. can someone point me in the right direction for these? thanks |
12-16-2013, 10:26 PM | #14 |
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| I wash a good size load of pads every day. I wash with only detergent twice and dry. They seem to get clean and don't smell.
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