https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:11:56 +0000 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:53:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38343 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1284013&title=help-crusty-bibs#1284013 Author: lynsey
Subject: 38343
Posted: 12 March 2011 at 9:53pm

Sally wrote: We got a new washing machine in the last couple of months, and the sales guy had a discussion with me about that (I was wondering whether it was better to get the machine with the higher spin speed) - something about them drying more slowly...(?) So yeah - I can't tell you how it works, but when I have to dry things inside over my clothes rack in my conservatory, if I use a slower spin speed, my towels & flat nappies (etc) don't end up hard... (I feel like my evidence is totally anecdotal!! So sorry if I'm leading you up the garden path......works for me though!!)

Very interesting - will definitely try that one out as winter approaches!]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:53:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1284013&title=help-crusty-bibs#1284013 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283505&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283505 Author: Lucky apple
Subject: 38343
Posted: 11 March 2011 at 8:46pm

lynsey wrote: Great replies thanks - I'll try the vinegar thing. I almost always dry on line, and always give everthing a shake - also helps cut down on ironing! Slower spin hadn't occurred to me Sally - wouldn't that just leave eveything wetter?

We got a new washing machine in the last couple of months, and the sales guy had a discussion with me about that (I was wondering whether it was better to get the machine with the higher spin speed) - something about them drying more slowly...(?) So yeah - I can't tell you how it works, but when I have to dry things inside over my clothes rack in my conservatory, if I use a slower spin speed, my towels & flat nappies (etc) don't end up hard...

(I feel like my evidence is totally anecdotal!! So sorry if I'm leading you up the garden path......works for me though!!)]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:46:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283505&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283253&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283253 Author: HuMum
Subject: 38343
Posted: 11 March 2011 at 1:58pm

I wash mine in the sink in Hot water before I put in them in the normal wash (I only cold water wash at my house).

I find that and a extra rinse works well. The drier always makes them softer than the line.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:58:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283253&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283253 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283000&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283000 Author: Two_Puddle_Ducks
Subject: 38343
Posted: 11 March 2011 at 9:22am

Something that comes to mind for me is not drying them completely. When I worked cleaning hotels they always just under dried their towels to keep them soft and fluffy. When you think about it the bib is so much smaller than the rest of your washing that it is probably sitting in the sun well dried for a long time. Hope that helps.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:22:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1283000&title=help-crusty-bibs#1283000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282939&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282939 Author: lynsey
Subject: 38343
Posted: 11 March 2011 at 8:06am

Great replies thanks - I'll try the vinegar thing. I almost always dry on line, and always give everthing a shake - also helps cut down on ironing! Slower spin hadn't occurred to me Sally - wouldn't that just leave eveything wetter?]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:06:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282939&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282939 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282904&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282904 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 38343
Posted: 11 March 2011 at 12:17am

Try adding a bit of vinegar to the rinse.]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:17:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282904&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282904 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282877&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282877 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38343
Posted: 10 March 2011 at 10:09pm

Before you hang them up, flick them so they kinda make a crack sound. Works really well with fluffing up towels as well.]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:09:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282877&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282877 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282797&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282797 Author: Lucky apple
Subject: 38343
Posted: 10 March 2011 at 8:37pm

Hmm. I have a dribbly baby too!
Best bibs have been the ones I make...cotton on top, thick polar fleece on back...I just wash them normally.

Does drying outside on the line help (ie as opposed to over clothes rack, which always makes some of my things hard)
Or - can you slow your spin speed on your machine (i do slower spin speed if I have to dry inside)]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:37:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282797&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282797 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282756&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282756 Author: lynsey
Subject: 38343
Posted: 10 March 2011 at 7:56pm

Hi Aethalia - yes I have, this seems to help a bit, if they're not too bad to begin with, but not completely and not at all for the older ones.]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:56:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282756&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282756 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282717&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282717 Author: Nothing
Subject: 38343
Posted: 10 March 2011 at 7:13pm

Have you tried putting them in the drier for 5 minutes? That usually works for my towels]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:13:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282717&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282717 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282704&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282704 Author: lynsey
Subject: 38343
Posted: 10 March 2011 at 7:01pm

Hi, I've got a 21mo who dribbles constantly, and his all bibs, fleece, microfleece, cotton, and terry are all going really hard, like cardboard, even though I washthem daily. I have tried soaking, scrubbing and fabric softener (not my preferred option). These bibs cost up to $10 each and go crusty really quickly. Everthing else washes fine. I wash all the clothes in sensitive powder with sard booster, and in warm water. Any suggestions would be appreciated! ]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:01:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38343&PID=1282704&title=help-crusty-bibs#1282704