[jswranch]

 
  ???My wife wants me to buy her a new washer because she cannot get the ammonia out of our cloth diapers.   It gives the kids a bit of a rash, unless she uses a friends' washer.   We have a traditional top loader.

So far she has tried
- Stripping (multiple hot washes)
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Over the counter water softener
- Borax
- Multiple washes

Any other thoughts that might neutralize the smell and minor chemical burns on the kids?

[Borek]

No other ideas but one questions pops to mind. Do you have the same water supply your friend has? Because if not, buying new washer may not change anything.

[billnotgatez]

Do you ever do washes with hot water and Chlorine bleach?  Not the diaper washes, just other washes.

I am surprised that the following does not work.

Diapers and baby clothes get a cleaning boost when soaked and washed with 20 Mule Team Borax. Helps get rid of odors, reduces staining and makes diapers more absorbent.

Sometimes after washing once some people wash again without any soap etc to give an extra rinse.

Google cleaning diaper basics

It is possible that something in your water is counteracting your cleaning agents.