http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/ How to clean anything and everything! Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-10627 Lisa Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:26:26 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-10627 A cold rinse with no detergent should remove most stains. Better yet, invest in a toilet mounted diaper sprayer to remove solids before putting diapers in a pail with no lid!! The absence of the lid helps the diapers to dry out and prevents bacteria growth and odor. Next wash diapers in the hottest water possible with a powdered detergent that contains enzymes like Tide. Include an extra rinse cycle to remove any excess bubbles and dry on low. A cold rinse with no detergent should remove most stains. Better yet, invest in a toilet mounted diaper sprayer to remove solids before putting diapers in a pail with no lid!! The absence of the lid helps the diapers to dry out and prevents bacteria growth and odor. Next wash diapers in the hottest water possible with a powdered detergent that contains enzymes like Tide. Include an extra rinse cycle to remove any excess bubbles and dry on low.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-783 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:47:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-783 Separate your cloth diapers and the diaper covers. Don't soak the diaper covers as it will cause the elastic to break down. Read the manufactures instructions on how to care for them. Separate your cloth diapers and the diaper covers. Don’t soak the diaper covers as it will cause the elastic to break down. Read the manufactures instructions on how to care for them.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-782 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:46:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-782 If you will be using your clothes dryer, dry the cloth diapers for at least 50-60 minutes to help sterilize them. If you will be using your clothes dryer, dry the cloth diapers for at least 50-60 minutes to help sterilize them.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-781 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:46:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-781 If a child has been sick you might consider boiling the diapers before washing. Some feel this helps reduce the spread of viruses. It is not necessary on a regular basis, though. If a child has been sick you might consider boiling the diapers before washing. Some feel this helps reduce the spread of viruses. It is not necessary on a regular basis, though.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-780 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:45:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-780 Wash in hot water and rinse in cold water. The hot water will help to kill any bacteria and germs. Wash in hot water and rinse in cold water. The hot water will help to kill any bacteria and germs.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-779 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:45:28 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-779 Fabric softeners can reduce the absorbency of cloth diapers so use it sparingly - or not at all. Fabric softeners can reduce the absorbency of cloth diapers so use it sparingly – or not at all.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-778 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:44:59 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-778 Line drying cloth diapers can help with stain removal and leaves diapers with a fresh, clean smell. Line drying cloth diapers can help with stain removal and leaves diapers with a fresh, clean smell.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-777 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:44:32 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-777 Some people use a pail of water with Borax or vinegar in it to soak the diapers before washing. Only do this if you can ensure the pail is out of the babies and other children's reach. But it can help with stains and odors. Some people use a pail of water with Borax or vinegar in it to soak the diapers before washing. Only do this if you can ensure the pail is out of the babies and other children’s reach. But it can help with stains and odors.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-776 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:44:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-776 Don't use too much washing liquid or powder. I cut the recommended amount in half. Cloth diapers are easily susceptible to build up that will irritate your baby's skin. Don’t use too much washing liquid or powder. I cut the recommended amount in half. Cloth diapers are easily susceptible to build up that will irritate your baby’s skin.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/clothing-and-fabrics/clothing/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-775 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:43:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-cloth-diapers/#comment-775 Washing and drying alone should remove odors but if not you can always add baking soda or vinegar to the wash. Washing and drying alone should remove odors but if not you can always add baking soda or vinegar to the wash.

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