How to Get Rid of Stinky Diaper Pails
The stench of stinky diapers can seep out from your diaper pail, making your baby's room reek of dirty diapers. Diaper pails may lose their ability to retain diaper smell over time. Additionally, as your child grows and changes diet, his dirty diapers may grow in size and stench. Before throwing your dirty diaper in the pail, consider emptying it into the toilet. This act alone will greatly reduce diaper stink.
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Instructions
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Baking Soda Method
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Empty your diaper pail and disinfect entire pail with bleach mixture or other disinfectant.
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Set pail out in sun to dry.
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Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of pail and liberally over dirty disposable diapers as you add them to the pail. Mix a few drops of a scented essential oil into baking soda to scent the pail.
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Soak cloth diapers in mixture of 2 qts. warm water and 1/2 cup of baking soda.
Wet Bag Method
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Purchase a large hanging cloth diaper wet bag that zips closed. This is a bag that is lined with waterproof material, with a cotton outer layer.
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Change dirty diapers as usual and insert soiled diapers into the wet bag, zipping closed.
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Empty wet bag into trash bag, if using disposables, when finished or into wash machine if using cloth diapers.
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Wash wet bag between uses or when soiled.
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Tips & Warnings
Lavender essential oil has a pleasant smell and can easily be added to baking soda. You can find essential oils at your local organic food market or online.
Be careful when using essential oils, as they can be hazardous for small children if touched when the oil is not diluted.
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