Diaper Washing_: Baking or Washing Soda or Borax?
Thanks to Katherine for this Frugal Baby Tip!

I've spoken with Arm & Hammer, and they say that baking and washing
soda are essentially the same thing, just processed differently. The
result is a more "pure" product - baking soda, that can be used for
human consumption or for general cleaning...washing...etc..

Washing soda can be used for all of the cleaning and washing jobs,
just can't be used for human consumption......

you can also get "feed grade" baking soda at farm supply stores for a
fraction of the cost of either the washing or baking soda that you'd
buy at the grocery store....

Borax, while much gentler than bleach, Biz, Chlorox 2, etc....does
have some environmental impact, is slightly irritating to humans and
does, over time, break down cotton fibers (as well as the waterproof
coating on some covers....)

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