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I was cleaning the other day with an old washable diaper and I thought what a perfect solution for added protection, the thickness and size will allow for multiple layers and they are soft too!
Wow I never thought of that. Cloth diapers are so difficult to find nowadays. Target had none when I was looking and Walmart had one lonely little package. When “Mr. Niagara Falls” (my hubby) was in rehab, they used hand towels rolled up. I was thinking disposables might wick the wetness away from the skin better than cloth but in my husband’s case, he’d have to be changed every 45 minutes to stay completely dry. Not possible when diapers are $1 a piece on a limited income.
I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea! Kudos to you!
Have you tried contacting a diaper service and asking if you can buy from them?
I heard you can buy the old ones, for cleaning and such. They might still work for other. Mine are like 20 years old and are still fluffy, I don't know how absorbent though.
If you are up to the challenge of doing laundry you might want to google "washable adult diapers" - there are a surprising numbers of products available.
Just beware that dealing with soiled cloth diapers - adult size with adult quantities both in number and in content - present a whole lot of other challenges that are none too pleasant to deal with.
One of the worst being that eventually the washing machine seems to hold on to odors - especially front loaders where there is always some standing water under the drum.
Be prepared with products designed to clean your washer - a lot - and with washing additives designed to both sanitize and elimanate odors.
Lysol now makes a laundry additive touted to eliminate 99% of germs. It’s a bit spendy but at least for me - it gives some peace of mind that my next load of laundry - perhaps consisting of my own clothes- isn’t being rinsed with “dirty” water.
I do use Depends for Rainman - and thanks to “Trip Training” accidents are rare these days (hope I didn’t just jinx things) - still, Ive found that having all the right tools make a huge difference in having to deal with the unpleasantries when sh_t happens.
I would assume that you would deal with them as a child, rinse in the toilet, I mean who puts a whole loaded diaper in the wash.
When money is an issue, you deal the best way you can.
I for one do not own a front loader, my machine, I assume because of the homemade soap and vinegar rinse never has any smells. I personally have heard far to many bad experiences to ever own a front loader.
I still think that washable for added protection is a good idea.
You mean you’re not suspose to put human feces in to the washing machine? Huh.
i wasn’t trying to rain on your parade- you asked for experiences and I gave mine.
In all seriousness, I estimate I’ve changed over 15,000 diapers over the last 25 years. From the cute little poops a baby makes to the Gawd-awful messes of a grown man. The grown man mess being the bulk of it.
But what do I know? After all- I’m stupid enough to own a front loader washing machine and too frickin’ lazy to make my own soap.
I didn't attack you, I responded to the issues you brought up.
Maybe I worded the front loader wrong, I personally can't afford one of those, nor can I afford 20.00 a gallon laundry soap, so I make my own for less than 1.00 a gallon. As for vinegar rinse, i make that also for less than 1.00 a gallon. It is great for killing bacteria.
Im sorry that you are having such a rotten day that my response rubbedcyou terribly wrong. I meant no offense.
Mom has a government issued cell phone. I set the alarm to ring every hour with the exception of when we sleep. This way she can check herself when the alarm goes off and alert me for assistance so I am not irritating her to "check herself". I use a large kotex at night in her pull up for extra absorption
I haven't used cloth diapers and I don't know how absorbent they are. Don't forget that for babies, the cloth diapers were coupled with rubber panties that went over the cloth diaper. As for the disposable method, you really need three layers. First, basic diaper (not a pull up), (2) the liner placed inside the diaper, and (3) a chuck in bed at night, and one on the wheel chair seat to keep the spillage off of the seat.
As for the fecal matter, I live in a house, so I take anything that gets poop on it outside to the backyard and hose it down so that poop goes onto the lawn and not inside my washing machine. Mind you, I don't put the sheets or the clothing directly on the lawn because then the item would pick up all kinds of cut grass. Instead, I put it on the concrete patio, put the hose on a rather high, letting the water shoot the poop onto the lawn. Sorry for all of the detail, but this is my life!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I am going to give this a try. Thanks for the idea! Kudos to you!
I heard you can buy the old ones, for cleaning and such. They might still work for other. Mine are like 20 years old and are still fluffy, I don't know how absorbent though.
Im going to check and get back.
One of the worst being that eventually the washing machine seems to hold on to odors - especially front loaders where there is always some standing water under the drum.
Be prepared with products designed to clean your washer - a lot - and with washing additives designed to both sanitize and elimanate odors.
Lysol now makes a laundry additive touted to eliminate 99% of germs. It’s a bit spendy but at least for me - it gives some peace of mind that my next load of laundry - perhaps consisting of my own clothes- isn’t being rinsed with “dirty” water.
I do use Depends for Rainman - and thanks to “Trip Training” accidents are rare these days (hope I didn’t just jinx things) - still, Ive found that having all the right tools make a huge difference in having to deal with the unpleasantries when sh_t happens.
When money is an issue, you deal the best way you can.
I for one do not own a front loader, my machine, I assume because of the homemade soap and vinegar rinse never has any smells. I personally have heard far to many bad experiences to ever own a front loader.
I still think that washable for added protection is a good idea.
You mean you’re not suspose to put human feces in to the washing machine? Huh.
i wasn’t trying to rain on your parade- you asked for experiences and I gave mine.
In all seriousness, I estimate I’ve changed over 15,000 diapers over the last 25 years. From the cute little poops a baby makes to the Gawd-awful messes of a grown man. The grown man mess being the bulk of it.
But what do I know? After all- I’m stupid enough to own a front loader washing machine and too frickin’ lazy to make my own soap.
I didn't attack you, I responded to the issues you brought up.
Maybe I worded the front loader wrong, I personally can't afford one of those, nor can I afford 20.00 a gallon laundry soap, so I make my own for less than 1.00 a gallon. As for vinegar rinse, i make that also for less than 1.00 a gallon. It is great for killing bacteria.
Im sorry that you are having such a rotten day that my response rubbedcyou terribly wrong. I meant no offense.
As for the fecal matter, I live in a house, so I take anything that gets poop on it outside to the backyard and hose it down so that poop goes onto the lawn and not inside my washing machine. Mind you, I don't put the sheets or the clothing directly on the lawn because then the item would pick up all kinds of cut grass. Instead, I put it on the concrete patio, put the hose on a rather high, letting the water shoot the poop onto the lawn. Sorry for all of the detail, but this is my life!