What kind of detergent is recommended to use with Fuzzi Bunz?
A. The makers of Fuzzi Bunz strongly recommend the use of Charlie’s Soap Laundry Powder, a biodegradable, zero-residue detergent which excels at cleaning and removing odours. Charlie’s Soap is not available on store shelves in Canada, but may be found here at Cozy Bums. Other recommended detergents are: Tide Regular or Free, Cheer Regular or Free, Arm and Hammer Regular or Free, Allen’s Naturally, E-Cover or Purex. Please note that most detergents sold in health food stores are NOT suitable for Fuzzi Bunz because they use citrus oils as a surfactant what gets stuff clean. Citrus oils will cause repelling because oil and water do not mix. The makers of Fuzzi Bunz have tested many natural detergents for use with cloth diapers, and Charlies Soap, Allen’s Naturally and E-Cover are the only three detergents they found that have been successful at cleaning Fuzzi Bunz AND which are natural alternatives to store-bought detergents. Soap Products such as Dr. Bronners will leave soap scum on the
. The detergent we recommend are Allen’s Naturally, Charlie’s Soap, or Ecover. Grocery store brands are fine, but you need to stay away from Free & Clear, detergents with bleach, or baby versions of soap. Please note that most detergents sold in health food stores are NOT suitable for Fuzzi Bunz because they use citrus oils as a surfactant – what gets stuff clean. Citrus oils will cause repelling because oil and water do not mix. We have tested many natural detergents for use with Fuzzi Bunz and Allen’s Naturally, Charlie’s Soap, and Ecover are the only three detergents that we have found that have been successful at cleaning Fuzzi Bunz and ARE natural alternatives to store-bought detergents. Soap products such as Dr. Bronner’s will leave soap scum on the fabric. Dreft has softeners which cause repelling as well.
