Just so that this doesn't start something unfounded, no one ever said that you shouldn't wash your diapers, cotton or bamboo, in borax. I simply linked that article (which I'm almost regretting now if everyone is going to freak out about borax, that wasn't my intention) to make a point that *maybe* borax *could possibly* be an issue since it converts some water molecules to hydrogen peroxide. I was only trying to give a possible alternative to the idea put forth that either Daisycat is lying or that bamboo is a 'bad' fabric. My point was just that there are LOTS of explanations in the middle there and that we probably never will know exactly what the cause was.

I have absolutly no idea how *many* molecules are converted and if it's enough to cause any damage. I should also point out that many many websites disagree with ME's assertion that oxygen type bleaches (that form hydrogen peroxide) are dangerous for fibers. Many websites recomend very liberal and frequent use of the stuff (and make no exceptions for natural fibers - which is what most diapers are made from) so it's not a clearcut thing that it's risky.

And also, IF it is an issue, it would likely apply to cotton diapers as well since ME has warned against using hydrogen peroxide on ALL "natural fibers", not just bamboo. Some people have theorized that *perhaps* bamboo might be more vulnerable to such chemicals, but we have no actual evidence of that. I repeat, these types of mysterious occurings have happened with cotton at least twice in my own memory of posts on the board. Far as I know, no explanation was ever found in those cases either.

I'm sorry if I'm becoming annoying, but I really want to make sure this doesn't start spreading some rumour that people shouldn't use borax on bamboo. These kinds of things spread like wildfire on the internet and I would hate to have started such an unfounded & speculative rumour.

Karen.