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Detergent Guide

Here is our guide on detergents to use for your Lil Helper Diapers!
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Alex Cabellon
Updated 8 months ago
TIP: Assure that the link below that contains the list of recommended and not recommended detergent is scanned through if your desired detergent is not in our common list. Otherwise, repelling, stink, ammonia, and other insert issues will be a problem.

  • We do not recommend natural based detergents as they don’t contain enough enzymes to clean diapers properly. It causes Stinks and Repelling.  
  • Here is a list of detergents that are recommended and not recommended to be used for Cloth Diapers. 
  • Below is our Detergent Index, our recommended detergents for cloth diapers to help you further, we added the measurements as well.

Common Detergent Index




Detergent Name
Liquid or Powder
HE safe?
Qty for Prewash
Qty for Main Wash
All Free & Clear
Powder
Yes
line 2
full scoop
Arm & Hammer + OxiClean
Powder
Depends on box
line 2
line 4
Arm & Hammer + OxiClean
Liquid
Yes
1/2 cap
1 full cap
Dreft
Powder
Yes
line 1-2
line 4
Dreft
Liquid
Yes
line 2
line 5
Foca
Powder
No
1/2 cup
1 cup
Foca
Liquid
Yes
1 cap
2-3 caps
Gain Original (Most Recommended)
Powder
Yes
line 1-2
line 4
Gain Original
Liquid
Yes
line 1-2
line 4
Kirkland Ultra
Liquid
Yes
1/2 cap
1 cap
Kirkland Ultra Free & Clear
Liquid
Yes
1/2 cap
1-1.5 caps
Persil ProClean
Liquid
Yes
line 1
3/4 cap
Purex
Liquid
Yes
1/2 cap or line 2
1 cap or line 5
Purex Baby
Liquid
Yes
line 2
full cap
Purex Free & Clear
Liquid
Yes
line 2
full cap
Purex Natural Elements
Liquid
Yes
line 2
line 4 to full cap
Seventh Generation (regular)
Liquid
Yes
line 2
line 4 to full cap
Seventh Gen Baby Free & Clear 4x Conc.
Liquid
Yes
line 3
full cap
Seventh Gen Free & Clear 4x Concentrated
Liquid
Yes
line 3
full cap
Seventh Generation 4x Concentrated
Liquid
Yes
line 3
full cap
Seventh Generation Ultra Power Plus
Liquid
Yes
line 3
full cap
Sunlight
Liquid
Yes
1/2 cap
1 cap
Sunlight
Powder
No
line 1
line 2
Tide Free & Gentle
Liquid
Yes
line 3
line 5
Tide Free & Gentle
Powder
Yes
line 3
line 5
Tide Original
Liquid
Yes
line 1
line 3-4
Tide Original (Most Recommended)
Powder
Yes
line 1-2
line 3-4

  •  We generally recommend using the amount on the container for a full/ heavy load for your main wash and half that amount for your prewash.  
  • This is a general guideline only. Soft water may need less detergent and hard water may need more detergent.
  • Water hardness over 60ppm will need additional softeners, except for Tide Original Powder (over 180ppm) or Gain Original Powder (over 140ppm).
  • Here is a sample Chart to help you determine your water hardness.

 
  • If your detergent isn't on this list, or you have any questions or issues with your wash routine or water hardness, please reach out to delight@lilhelper.ca 





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