Not exact matches
There is no special
method to
washing these
diaper covers.
There are many variations on how to
wash cloth
diapers, but this
method is tried and true by many a mama.
The other
method of storing cloth
diapers before
washing is to use a
diaper pail or trash can with a pail liner.
Diapers in a dry pail may stain more versus other
methods, because they can dry out before
washing.
There are many
methods to
washing cloth
diapers.
Regardless of your
diaper pail
method, you will likely need to
wash your cloth
diapers every other day to every three days in order to avoid mildew, bacteria overgrowth, stains and the dreaded
diaper pail stench.
This
method fell out of favor with the advent of fully automatic
washing machines, but if you need to hand
wash your
diapers it's actually a very useful way to get the «first rinse» started, since the urine doesn't get a chance to turn into ammonia to such a degree when they're dunked in a soak bucket.
That said, the type of cloth
diaper detergent you choose, as well as the
method you choose to
wash your baby's cloth
diapers, could have an affect on
diaper performance, lifespan, as well as potentially voiding your
diaper warranty.
So Hubby and i (well, me really) decided against it because i thought with soiled
diapers and the whole
washing hassle it would be more sanitary and easier to do disposable... any thoughts or
methods that work for others that have used cloth.
You may have also heard the term «stripping
diapers» — this hot water
washing is the simplest
method of stripping your
diapers.
Chlorine bleach, another environmental concern, can be replaced with oxygen bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or other chlorine - free
methods; in fact, many cloth
diaper warranties are void if the
diapers have been
washed with chlorine bleach.
Stains can be an issue with either
method of soiled
diaper storage, but by frequent
washing you can avoid some of the inevitable staining.
If you find that your
diapers have a smell that doesn't
wash out, or they aren't absorbing well and you've already stripped them one or more times, it's worth evaluating your
washing methods and checking to make sure any
diaper creams or baby lotions you might be using are safe for cloth
diapers.
What if we told you the best
method of
washing cloth
diapers doesn't involve using Tide and other popular detergents sold in most store?
I will warn you this
method pretty much took me all day because I had to
wash the
diapers (prior to stripping), then do the dawn
wash, 2 hot water
washes, and 2 more rinses before they were completely suds free.
The
diapers came out a little less stinky than the hot
wash / rinse
method, but still not perfect.
«Stripping» cloth
diapers refers to any deep - cleaning
method that goes above and beyond your normal
wash routine.
Prior to using Laundry Pure, I
washed and line dried my
diapers using traditional
methods and tested the ammonia levels in them.
Stripping
diapers will remove mineral buildup, correct improper
wash methods, and remove any additives or residues that have been used while
diapering your baby.
It took me a few times, but right around the time I was ready to leave for home, I'd figured out the best
method of
washing my
diapers in her machine.
I would love to see a post on correct
washing / drying
methods for cloth
diapers.
Stripping
diapers will remove mineral buildup, correct improper
wash methods, and remove any additives or residues that have been used while
diapering your baby.