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. In most cases you don’t even need to do an
extra rinse! You can find us on the Diaper Jungle
cloth diaper detergent chart as well- we got 4 stars!
Will it void my diaper warranty?
Like with Bumgenius, etc?
Many manufacturers have specific instructions on how and what to use
when washing your cloth diapers. For example Bumgenius states:
You should only use detergents that are free of
dyes, enzymes, perfumes, essential oils, whiteners and brighteners.
Rockin’ Green is free of dyes, enzymes, whiteners and brighteners. So
you can rest assured that it is safe for all diapers. The scented
version does contain natural fragrances, so for those worried about
warranty issues order either the soft rock version, or the classic or
hard rock formula, unscented.
Can I use it on other laundry?
Yes! We use it on all our laundry here, and many of my customers find
it easier to use one detergent for all their laundry.
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.
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.
Do I need to do anything special if I am switching from another
detergent? What about Tide?
If you are switching from a clean rinsing detergent, you may have little
to no trouble switching to Rockin' Green. If you are using something
like Tide however, you may experience some problems as the built up soap
is drawn to the surface of your diapers. Even diapers that appeared to
be clean before switching, may suddenly become stinky the first few
washes with Rockin' Green. This is totally normal, and will improve with
continued use. Some people may even experience rashes and repelling as
the old detergent is being flushed out. To speed up the process, try
Rockin' an overnight soak with 3 Tbs of Rockin' Green followed by
several washes with nothing. Repeat the process until your diapers are
fresh smelling again.
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.
My
baby has a rash! Help!-- From Rockin Green
Rashes can be caused by a lot of
things, changes in diet, teething, suede-cloth allergies etc...so when
in doubt send Rockin Green an email and we will help you
troubleshoot. Seriously, they call us the laundry gurus for a reason!
Here's the most common causes of detergent related rashes and possible
solutions:
-Did you recently
switch to Rockin' Green? If you just made the jump, it's most
likely old detergent coming to the surface and causing issues. Even if
your first soak was clear, it's possible that minerals, enzymes and
other gunk are now living on the surface of your diapers. So try Rockin'
another soak and following up with several washes with nothing.
-Diapers look and smell great, but you are
experiencing irritation? Get naked! Bare Naked that is....while
we have taken great care to pick the gentlest scents on the market, we
know that sometimes babies don't like to follow the rules. So skip the
scent and try unscented.
-Diapers
stinky? Coupled with sore bottoms? Check your wash routine. Make
sure that you are doing enough rinsing at both the beginning and end of
your routine. Sometimes adding on an extra rinse at the end is all you
need to fix an angry bottom.
-Diapers stink and extra rinsing doesn't help? Make sure
that you are using the right formula for your water type. When in doubt
send us an email or give us a call and we would be happy to help you
figure out your water type. We can not only identify your particular
water issues, but help you figure out the right dosage too.
-When
in doubt, send Rockin Green an email.
We have gone out of our way to create a product that is both safe for
the environment and babies, and have recently reformulated our products
to use a milder surfactant and gentler scents. So if something isn't
working for you, we want to know about so we can create something that
will!
I just started using Rockin’ Green
and they smell worse! What’s up?
Sometimes, it takes a few washes to experience the full benefit of
Rockin’ Green. With each wash, Rockin’ Green will work to pull out the
trapped in detergent, grime and minerals that are inside your diapers
and inserts, which can temporarily cause stink issues or even repelling
for some people. If you experience this problem, we would suggest you
Rock a Soak overnight and then do several washes with no soap added
to flush out all the gunk. Repeat the process until your diapers are
clean smelling, and then continue to use Rockin’ Green at the
recommended dosage for day to day washings.
Will the scented oils cause problems
with my diapers?
There is approximately 10 drops of natural fragrance oil per 45 load
batch so the amount of oil in each load is negligible. The oils used in
Rockin’ Green are 100% natural, so the risk of irritation is much less
than other scented products on the market.
Will Rockin’ Green work on my HE
Washer? My Frontloader?
Absolutely! And because it’s a non-foaming formula, you don’t have to
worry about using too much in your HE washer. Just use 1 Tbs per
load.
What if my washer doesn’t accept
powdered detergents?
Most washers have an option for both liquid and powdered detergents.
You simply pop the liquid dispenser part out of the drawer to make it
powder ready. If you wish you can mix the detergent with a cup or so of
water to create a liquid, and then pour that into your detergent
drawer.
Is Rockin’ Green phosphate free?
Yes, Rockin’ Green is 100% phosphate free. And dioxin free....petroleum
free...and fat free!
Is Rockin’ Green SLS Free?
Yes! It’s also animal by-product free, never tested on
animals…biodegradable….and a bunch of other Mother Earth Rockin’
goodness!
