Diaper dielema: temporary solution

After a week of this ammonia rash, I was fed up...OK I was fed up from day 1, but I had to investigate what the best solution would be besides buying diapers. Since this was our first month of making the truck payment, I didn't want to blow it and over draft the account, so no unnecessary purchases...at least for this month so we can see how we stand. I know, I know diapers are necessary. I just wanted to try a few cheaper alternatives before I bought a pack.

I had read that Tide original had solved a lot of other peoples ammonia problems...But like I said, NO extra purchases...and I didn't want to go buy a whole box if it didn't work. I read that All free and clear was an acceptable diaper detergent...it had 3 out of five yellow stars and I just happen to have all free and clear as that is what I had been using on our regular laundry. I used it, even though the reviews on it as saying it can put some "wear" on your diapers. It bothers me that I am using it risking wearing them out, but, not as much as it bothers me that both of my little loves have ammonia burnt bottoms. Apparently, Charlies soap can cause problems when used in hard water...So, I guess we have hard water?

Anyways, All free and clear seems to be solving the problem...after 2 loads now (I do a load every two days) I am seeing a difference. HALLELUJAH! this morning....Their diapers smelt like lovey, buttery popcorn pee...just like the morning diapers they used to have in the A.M. when they where itty bitty babies. SUCH A DIFFERENCE, and the burns/blisters are healing. All free & clear, a tip of the hat to you today, you made me SUCH a happy cloth diaper mommy today.

I say temporary solution because I would appriciate a diapering detergent that doesnt wear out diapers. Maybe I'll be able to counter act the fact that this detergent will wear them out with hanging them on the line to dry. I am sure the dryer has got to have something to do with the wearout time as well. My stash consists of not prefold which are only 30$ a dozen so thats a replaceable investment. I did however purchase a sustainablebabyish 6 pack of one sized fitteds, and those where 115$ (FOR 6 OF THEM) not so easiliy replaceable. Maybe I will try a some other detergents and do more reaseach.