Most diaper pails have a place for a deodorant disk in the lid. You can make those disks yourself either by soaking heavy paper (preferably with rag content) in oil or by using a caked baking soda base. The baking soda disks will become very crumbly, at which point you can add them to the wash and put a new disk in the pail lid.
For baking soda disks, you will need:
- distilled or boiled water
- 2 cups of baking soda
- your choice of essential oils
- a muffin pan
- paper muffin cups
Add a few drops of essential oil to a small amount of water. Mix the water with the baking soda. Mix well. Gradually add and mix more water until you have a thick paste.
Press about ½" of paste into each muffin paper and let dry 24 hours. Tear the paper off. After you've used each disk for a month or so (however long you find it effective), crumble the disk into the diaper wash. Baking soda deodorizes and softens the diapers.
This recipe made me a year supply. Happy Diapering! :)
I lovethis idea! I dont deal with diapers anymore but I bet this would be handy anywhere!!
ReplyDeletewould this work with cloth diapers?? i'm concerned about the oils sticking in the cloth ..
ReplyDeleteYes. we CD also.. with the amount of oil you use (very minimal) it won't bother the diapers :)
ReplyDeleteawesome idea. while i have no babies that need this, i am gonna make some to use in our trash bin.
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DeleteThis is great... I think I'll half the recipe or maybe even 1/4 it (i don't have that much baking soda!).
ReplyDeleteThat will work!
Deletewould this work for pet areas as well....
ReplyDeleteI don't see why not :)
DeleteThese look great, but how do you store them to maintain their freshness for all that time?
ReplyDeleteZiplock bag in the freezer :)
DeleteWe don't have an actual "Diaper Pail" We just have a stainless steel trash can. Do you know how I could buy something to add the disc? Or do you have any other suggestions! Looking forward to making these!
ReplyDeleteNo more diaper pails, but worked great in the litter box!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. I just use a garbage pail and have been desperate for something to counter the ... smell... I halved the recipe and it seems to be working great!
ReplyDeleteI have a queston about he disks!
ReplyDeleteI made this a couple weeks ago and they have lost their scent already! Is there any way to maintain the scent longer?
Make Your Own Deodorant Disks for the Diaper Pail. Most diaper pails have a place for a deodorant disk in the lid. Hygiene Products
ReplyDeleteneed something for mens bathrooms specially around or in the commode
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