So grateful that our sheets and clothes no longer have any leftover number 1 smells to them. You have described my journey exactly. Lots of vinegar soaks would obviously be bad but adding it to the rinse in small doses is good for a clean rinse. I woke up several times last night in anticipation for the morning sniff testisnt that hilarious? Sometimes I still get a slight ammonia smell in the morning from my sons diaper, but nothing at all like we used to have. I followed the funk rock directions to a T, even emailing Kim for advice. Im so grateful to R.G. $16.99, Regular price Did I do something wrong?? Im getting desperate enough to try bleach. Ive been following your blog for almost two years now, I really enjoy it! Both detergents work great with any washing machine, including high-efficiency (HE) washing machines. Maybe this doesnt make sense. So as you can immagine, I was a little disappointed. I bought this for my daughters dog beds. any help would be much appreciated ;). I soaked for 30 minutes like the instructions said, then laundered. Followed by several rinses? We too were getting the burns. I switched to stuffing my pockets with prefolds to help with my stink problems (plus numerous types of detergent..seems to help when I dont use the same one for too longmaybe). Now I just want to burn my front loader and buy and old top loader, but my DH wont go for it :( Now I have given up and am using vinegar on my poor PUL diapers. Rockin Green Funk Rock Rockin Green Funk Rock SKU: CA$29.95. It doesn't have any of those nasty enzymes or clogging scents that other brands have. Just a single wash and single rinse, hot/cold. Ive had AMAZING results with it as well!! Autumn has the funk Rock use in every load been keeping the ammonia away? . I make my diapers though, maybe thats why? I noticed the package said to use on 20 diapers, and I know my load today is a bit bigger than that, so I was doing a little searching to see what others have experienced with it thus far and ran across your blog! . Its made for fish tanks, but the women on there seemed to do there research and found that it was safe for their babies. You have to keep using Rocking Green, though, for every load. Clean usable diapers! I strongly advise AGAINST using Tide (but thats just me :o) ). Has anyone else had this problem? What seemed to REALLY work (at least as of about 4 months later), is: We have some serious ammonia recently and are going to try a series of experiments to have a good understanding of whats really going on. If you have hard water, try boiling water and funk rock. 18 sold in last 9 hours. How do you use Rockin Green Funk rock? This 100% natural compound is unlike anything you have tried before. Is it mainly a problem for those with FL or HE washers, or everyone? I was really hoping to like the FR since I havent LOVED the RNG in general, and I know *most* CD mamas do. For just ten cents more per load than the big brand names, Rockin' Green is . Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer takes care of smelly loads that need a pre-soak or pre-wash treatment. It is a proprietary coconut-derived biodegradable surfactant that makes up between 16-23% of our detergents, depending on the product. Required fields are marked *. to those who are having trouble with the poop smell, I had that issue as well. 2) Hot/Cold Over the course of the last 3 weeks instead of my diapers smelling like poop they smell like ammonia. For clothes with stubborn stains and foul odors, just add 1 tablespoon of Funk Rock to your pre-wash cycle. I dont use a liner when I use Grandma Els. My only silver cloud of hope about this is I found out I was pregnant just the week I was trying out the Funk Rock. I noticed the package said to use on 20 diapers, and I know my load today is a bit bigger than that, so I was doing a little searching to see what others have experienced with it thus far and ran across your blog! Visit the Rockin' Green Store. I have NEVER had my drier smell, even of ammonia. So, for us, it is AWESOME, as long as we follow the directions. The first time I used it on our extremely foul-smelling (or my husbands favorite quote, A formidable scent; stings the nostrils.) fitteds (sustainableBabyish snapless), I just added 4 tbsp to the regular washI didnt follow the directions :). We had gone pretty much to disposables full time b/c of the smell & burn I couldnt get rid of. But the ammonia was always still there in the background. Its just horrible. they claim that it is safe on cds and good for all types of washers, hot and cold washes, and hard and soft water. the smell is becoming more prevalent with every wear, and i still have a drier smelling like pee. I think that last step has been the most important. Stinkies? Maybe not so funny after all. Brands Rockin' Green Soap $16.99 Out-of-stock did you add the bleach and the dawn together? Rockin Green products not only work well for your cleaning needs but also help keep our environment healthy. I will also now be getting some Funk Rock thanks to this post!! Just add a few tablespoons per load and enjoy clean clothes! Autumn- does it take to wash your diapers with this process? I know RnG users talked about things getting worse before better but frankly after 4 bags and our problems getting worse, I doubted my issue would get better. now that you have solved the problem is to rinse your night diaper in the morning very well (if you dont already do this). HARD ROCK MASHUP: Get great value for your money with our Puptown Funk bundle! I am super excited to get RID of the ammonia build up in my boys diapers! Good luck!! It targets funk at the source and leaves no prisoners. We use vinegar in the rinse cycle for our dishwasher to keep build up off our glasses & silverware. But i am curious- if you use a fleece liner, or some stay dry liner, do your kids still get that ammonia burn? Im going to try the fish stuff. I have some as a tester and I FINALLY got around to doing a soak the other day. In addition, I can detect a scent (not good, not bad) on my inserts after using funk rock. I add a scoop in with our towels, workout clothes, everyday clothing items and it works! I put some in a small container and kept it in the fridge and applied with a cotton ball. I highly suggest using Hard Rock, not Tide or anything else, especially if you have Hard Rock. -Large volume of (very!) Ive done, Dawn, RLR, extra hot water washing/soaking. I have tried RnG and at first it worked, but then we got ammonia. Id say go back to Tide if it worked for you. You could also add 1/4 cup bleach and see if that helps. Once youre done (ive tweaked it slightly for my clients in Austin, TX), rinse rinse RINSE until ALL bubbles have disappeared. And those were perfect after a 30 minute soak in F.R. I was really worried to because I have a front load but my friend told me it was fine. ever again! 3. (No, Im not pregnant either) ;-) I have done an over night soak in RG and then a three hour soak in FR and it didnt help either. Water will sit on my insert for hours and never absorb. $17.94, Regular price I tried funk rock & while I think it helped similarly to the RLR idea (but much more expensive), I want to see how often I need to do that versus the RLR. Since June of this year I have been blogging and Facebooking about my extreme annoyance with ammonia. With both formulations I still had ammonia lingering and my little man had burns. Then if that doesnt work, I may just throw them away and switch to all prefolds, or try flats. 7. It is suitable for smelly cloth diapers, or any other fabric that may have had a pee-pee acident! As I type I am currently soaking my dipes in FR. Tide in powder form goes for $8.77 for forty loads at Walmart, which adds up to about $0.22 per load. Your blog is what got me started on the cloth diaper revolution, and I LOVE it!! Youd think that I would have soaked the diapers right away, right? When he was in diapers full time I washed every other day and I still need to fix the ammonia problem with the diapers b/c his little sister, who is due in Aug, will be using the same diapers eventually. The ammonia in my little guys diapers in the morning is enough to kill someone (Or at least clear out blocked sinuses.) Im really curious what detergent youre using along with Funk Rock? It is the easiest way I have found to get rid of the ammonia with out schlepping all of my diapers to soak in the tub. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. Has the Funk Rock continued to work for you? None of the other diapers stink at all. Available In Store At: LATEST FROM THE BLOG. NO AMMONIA! While I loath Tide and prefer to use a green detergent. I love the rockin green products! In fact I fond the whole Rockin Green product line to be amazing! Our diaper inserts are once again pad folded, GMD flats. hot wash with CD detergent (I use Crunchy Clean). Kim Webb contacted me and offered me a sample of the Funk Rock AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for this! I was just wondering if you are still adding FR to each of your diaper loads? Why do you recommend vinegar for soft water? No more repelling! The diapers get way cleaner that way than even with just the heavy wash. We NEVER had a problem with ammonia. I did an overnight soak in rockin green then did a funk rock soak (as Kim directed using less water just enough to cover the inserts) for several hours. with much coaxing i might be able to convince him to try one last time. Here is where my issue with funk rock starts. I hope it works for the long haul! Every once (maybe once a month) in a while I soak them in RLR again & this seems to do the trick. then it will be Tide (I REALLY hate Tide!). At the end of October, Kim Webb of Rockin Green contacted me about her new ammonia busting product she was releasing in November. Sorry, we were unable to perform your search at this time. Problem solved! About a 2 weeks ago, I was ready to toss my cloth diapers. since were talking about laundering cds i have a question about a product that I recently came across. I told them cding was the easiest thing in the world. Lately well clean the diapers and they will smell fine, but as soon as the baby wets it, it smells like poop (whether or not there even is one!) The product seems great, and Kim has been awesome! I started cloth diapering to be more green and provide my son a safer diapering option then disposables. Yup I just tried it too, good timing on buying it because I was house sitting at a home with HARD WATER for a week, and my classic rock rockin green did not do the job with that water (you need hard rock rockin green but i wasnt going to buy a bag to use for 7 days, and only 3 loads of diapers). Melinda!!! Did Fluffy or Fido have an accident on your bunny slippers? The key to kicking the ammonia build up is RINSES! Stinky athletic gear? ROCKIN THE GREEN SINCE 2009 Wed love for you to be a part of the Rockin Green family! Were not in a drought at all but have very hard water. After you've learned about median download and upload speeds from Kuala Lumpur over the last year, visit the list below . The first 2 loads came out smelling and feeling squeaky clean. I have tried Funk Rock and Rockin Green. If you have any ideas that would be awesome!!! 3. I do have ammonia problems too, but that happens of the pail sits more than 2 days or soand we never really night time CDed :( b/c I just never found anything that didnt leak (but thats another post). I posted this at the top, but meant to post it here at the bottom lol Sorry about that. It makes the liners smell like *nothing* again, perfect for their sensitive noses. Subscription details. Also, I havent used Grandma Els myself but I know several ladies that have had build-up on their dipes from it, so I would look into that as a source that may be adding to your ammonia problem. 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars 0. When Funk Rock was released in November I bought a bag because I was still having problems and I wanted to give it a far shot. Sold Out. I didnt have the heart to tell Kim. Thanks! Now Rockin' Green comes in Soft Rock, Classic Rock, and Hard Rock. Man, I want to find a routine that works. I drained the tub and painstakingly rung each item out. We were having trouble getting out the smell from our towels and were spending so much changing them out after just one year. I realized that my water tank does not heat the water hot enough to kill the poo bacteria, so no matter what did they would eventually smell, especially after one of the boys would pee. I picked up several bags of the Funk Rock during the Cyber Monday sale and plan to keep up the regular soaks and adding it to the wash as recommended, and pray the burns will go away for good. I assumed it was from teething, but it is really her first rash, so I didnt know. Frankly at this point I am doing neither because of the MILLION times I have to wash and rinse my diapers and then all the $ being spent on what my husband calls gourmet detergents. Because these specialty soaps are so expensive, I did a lot of research before buying. Its such a huge help to me! Well a friend of mine told me to strip with blue Dawn and vinegar. Scrub. It targets funk at the source and leaves no prisoners. My initial detergent (Charlies) gave me no problem, but I wanted to try RnG. Funk Rock Pre-Soak; Information. We started our wash routine with Country Save and never had a problem until the manufacturer of the cds we use said not to use it. 3. as often as possible, rinse out the pee diapers immediately after use, in cold water in the sink. I agreed to test it out. translation missing: en.layout.general.title. Value. Oh, well. Just add 1Tbsp of Funk Rock to a pre-wash cycle to eliminate stinky build up and keep it from coming back, or use a couple of tablespoons in a deep cleaning soak as needed for an intense cleaning treatment. I feel like Ive tried everything and dont want to continue to buy things that dont work. so i continued to use the funk rock with every wash thinking maybe it will get better, but it hasnt. If you are breastfeeding, that makes an AWESOME rash remedy (as long as its not a yeast rash). Cloth diaper laundry shouldnt be a daunting task. I know you were not stuck on it last time you used it but I think it deserves a second chance, lol. Im so excited to read this, and I cant wait to try it out. Tide seemed to knock the ammonia out for us, and for that Im very thankful. (And my eyes burning from the smell!) We will never send spamPROMISE! HOP ON THE ROCKIN GREEN MOVEMENT: Who says we cant rock the green movement while using super effective cleaning products? Rockin Green Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer. Not saying I will never go back to Rockin Green but I think the solution may be more than one brand. It's very safe to use and super easy. 4) Cold/Cold We still have to do a Funk Rock soak about once every month and a half to keep them clean, plus use Hard Rock and Funk Rock with each wash, as well as an extra rinse and a completely detergent free second wash each time, but it is the only thing so far to get rid of the ammonia. Since 2009, Rockin' Green has been bringing you safe, environmentally conscious, and economical cleaning products for your home and family AND Earth-friendly. This 100% natural laundry pre-treatment is unlike anything you have tried before. Your email address will not be published. Not that I had a bad experience with FR or RG I just didnt get any results that were promised. I dont pay attention to it much since its in the garage. We moved and now have extremely hard well water and a front loading washer :( My diapers reaked of ammonia and metal. You need funk rock! Thanks Autumn. Rockin Green Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer 30 loads This 100% natural laundry pre-treatment is unlike anything you have tried before. I used to love RNG but had it with the ammonia stink. Subscribe & save 5% $18.95. And yes, there are many wrong detergents, and you have to find the right one. I use mostly prefolds and covers with pockets for naps & overnight and the occasional AIO and it all goes in the wash together. Added 4 tbsp of Funk Rock and diapers NO AMMONIA! Im willing to keep up with the FR if its going to help. I switched from RNG to Eco Sprout detergent. I have put him back into disposable diapers until I figure out the ammonia issues because they just adds to the rash. Tide gave me the longest stretch of success but ultimately it was a come and go problem that never really went away. I have a steam LG. We had AWFUL ammonia problems and my sons poor bum was so, so, so sore. I suggest putting them in your bathtub. I have been having ammonia smell for awhile now so I started to use RG all the time with my diapers and washing it the way she recommends for my HE washer. $19.95. It targets funk at the source and leaves no prisoners. Two large volume washes of COLD water no detergent or additives (cold water increases ammonia solubility at least by a factor of four, so youre converting ammonia generated in the hot rinses/washes to ammonium (dissolving the ammonia) and rinsing it away). You're new? for orders over $80. You can see below the water and detergent before adding any of the sheets. Our shipment has finally arrived and is ready to ship out! Of course FIXING the ammonia problem is going to be the first step first and foremost. It did not help it at all. 1. Vinegar will break down buildup and ammonia crystals when used in soft water. Kim helped me herself when we moved from MA and had stinky issues (had to change formulas). CLEANING PRODUCTS THAT GET THE JOB DONE You and your family deserve cleaning products that work hard to get the job done. hoping funk rock works for us, and if it does, hope we can go long stretches in between treatments. or warm? Also, I havent used Grandma Els myself but I know several ladies that have had build-up on their dipes from it, so I would look into that as a source that may be adding to your ammonia problem. . For my washer settings I only have We also have a water softener installed in our home. I keep hearing about Tide. Get Rockin Green Ammonia Bouncer, HE, Funk Rock delivered to you in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart or choose curbside or in-store pickup. Im so excited I just put my entire stash away for storage. I also did it to save $. If you have soft to normal water then vinegar should be fine on your diapers. When I took off DSs night time diaper it smelled like ammonia. :-( Hes also been red and raw if for some reason we end up going more that two hours between diaper changes. Do you have the funk? Ammonia problems? Well, except for the ending. Funny story, sort of..There was an ammonia leak when I was out shopping a few weeks ago and the area was evacuated. Rockin Green Ammonia bouncer has neutralized a significant amount of stress for us. And once this clears up your ammonia your laundry routine HAS to be tweaked, especially if you have a front loader HE machine. So many things contribute to urea decomposition to ammonia, theres a lot you can screw up (chemically) when trying to deal with those many, interdependent variables. I dont think it works 100% but I notice a vast improvement. My son isnt ready to potty train, but the come and go burning is just wrong. There are 0 customer reviews and 13 customer ratings. Of course, I dont have hard water, and I have the traditional agitator-style washing machine. UGH! There is some good info on the Bummis website about how ammonia buildup happens and what to do. Phosphate Free Enzyme Free SLS Free. I get sidetracked in the grocery store a lot and while browsing the laundry aisle (isnt that what every laundry frustrated mom does??) I will never use anything but Rockin Green on my diapers (or any other laundry!) I tested Funk Rock after emailing Kim about ammonia. Thanks for the suggestion cheap and easy!!! Do you think just a hot water soak will get rid of it? Since wood chips can cause respiratory issues and paper bedding is expensive, I use fleece liners for my guinea pig cages. When i got my supply of Funk Rock, my 1st thought was its such a little bag, and for the same price as the classic rock! Oh well. Thanks for the tips!! $14.95. Honestly, a small sample pack didnt produce results for me. Thank you for blogging about this and providing me with a chance to get my woes out there. Now, having Funk Rock completes my wash routine. thankfully we havent had any burns in the last month or so, but i dread my son having another. I did another overnight soak in rockin green and the inserts didnt smell anymore. 100% natural cleaning product removes funky ammonia-based odors, including diapers, sweat, urine . And pulling them out of the closet. I love your posts and get excited to read them every time there is a new one! EARTH-FRIENDLY DETERGENTS Both laundry soaps use only natural ingredients to get your clothes clean. Regular price $14.95 Osocozy . I wondered if anyone else had had water bills rise through the roof from rinsing and rinsing and rinsing. So far the elastic in the covers, pockets and AIOs have held up just fine. While Id never turn to Huggies or Pampers, Seventh Gen just might get our business. I now dread my cloth diaper laundry. I am right there with you what you posted could have been me! or to have a TL just for cloth diapers. Just the two rumparooz that I use for overnight. Support small. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I have been using Tide, and it works well for me. I started adding more water to my fl when I wash, and almost doubled my bill! Ive been using Flip disposable inserts at night b/c the nighttime diapers are infected. I did to until I tried Rocking Green. Hard Rock Laundry Detergent is highly concentrated and made without fillers. I dont know why though because it doesnt work for me. I never thought that just one sample could do the job. If you follow the directions for the soak and then use it as directed before you wash each time it really seems to help. I am fairly new to cloth diapering and in my attempt to be frugal I started making my own detergent. Rockin' Green 45oz (90 Loads) Active Wear Detergent - All Natural Laundry Detergent Powder - Vegan and Biodegradable Odor Fighter - Safe for Sensitive Skin $2899 ($0.32/load) Rockin' Green 16oz (30 Loads) Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer Urine Destroyer - All-Natural Pre-wash & Soak for Activewear, Cloth Diapers - Unscented, Safe for Sensitive Skin Wow, this is great to hear about Funk Rock. All of the trial and error was beginning to frustrate even this seasoned cloth diaper veteran. How do you know it was the Funk Rock and not the boiling water and soaking? I have 13 mo old twins so we have a LOT of diapers. I am getting frustrated with the ammonia. But, there is no miracle detergent :) I thought I found a miracle many times only to discover it didnt sustain in the long run. Then I saw Funk Rock come out and Ive been veeerrrrrrry curious. 6. She added Shake it Up, a pail freshener, and Funk Rock- the ammonia bouncer, to her line-up as well. Unavailable per item Do you have the funky smelling . At this point I start out with 2 cold rinse/drain/rinse cycles then I do two hot washes, one with more detergent than the latter. I use a normal cycle as my prewash (cold/cold w/ no spin). Were going through a low-ammonia stretch right now so the timings perfect. That usually did the trick on the stubborn cases during testing. Would love to know about the longevity of this. Ran them through the wash and they smelled wonderful! You HAVE to SCRUB them! I JUST got my first bag of funk rock in the mail today, and now Im SUPER excited to try it! I have been in contact with Kim for a few weeks now trying to resolve some repelling issues my diapers have. So I am wondering if maybe the smell is way less, but I am just way more sensitive to it. Filed Under: How-to & DIY, Reviews, Washing Cloth Diapers Tagged With: ammonia smelling cloth diapers, cloth diapers stink like ammonia, funk rock, getting ammonia smell out of diapers, how to get rid of ammonia smell in cloth diapers, rockin' green detergent. This 100% natural laundry pretreatment is unlike anything you have tried before. Im with you, Grateful for Grace. I tossed them in the washer and ran 2 cycles with no detergent for rinsing purposes. My goodness I felt like I was reading my own story! I was really hoping the Funk Rock would work (as I have been battling ammonia stink for the past few months), and at first I thought it did. How do you add to a prewash in a front-loader? Ive read about it forever so I bought a box. Again, my wash idea (not tested yet) is: Buy Rockin' Green Puptown Funk for Normal Water Bundle | Classic Rock Laundry Detergent (45oz) and Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer (16oz) | All-Natural Soap and Pre-Wash Powder | Unscented and Fragrance-Free: Liquid Detergent - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases I thought that life couldnt be easier with cds. While the cycle is running? Have not tried soaking in the bath, just the washer, and not with boiling water. I think you are absolutely right- HE machines do not work as well as conventional top loaders. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. I have been using white vinegar though and its helping quite a bit. My sugg. Do you have funky smelling laundry? Ive had lots of ammonia issues and have tried lots of stuff. ours is relatively low for a family of 6. Ahh, what to do?? I have no idea what to do. Rocking Green really works its not a one time use, however. Thank you for your patience! 4. Kim sent me some FR to try with all of my ongoing issues. Does anyone have a solution? I use Tiny Bubbles and extra water, and I havent had a hint of stink in over 6 months (except when testing the new Rockin Green formulas Rockin Green hates me) LOL! Absolutely no smell in a pee saturated diaper! Everyone that tried it said it worked.
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