How to Wash Your Cloth Nappies
If you have hired a Cloth Nappy Kit from us we would like them washed to this guide to ensure that the nappies are thoroughly cleaned.
Changing a nappy
Washing the Nappies
Drying the Nappies
Changing a nappy
- When you are taking the nappy off put disposable liner and wipes in the bin, if you are using a fleece liner it can stay in the nappy, shake any solids into the toilet first.
- If the nappy was used overnight we have found a Rinse cycle in the washing machine before placing in the wetbag reduces strong odours.
- Place the used nappy and any washable wipes into the wetbag or nappy bin.
- We recommend you wash the nappies on the second or third day, as a guide your machine should be 3/4 full.
Washing the Nappies
- Put the unzipped wet bag or nappy bin liner in the washing machine.
- Start a cold Rinse Cycle. By using a separate rinse cycle the machine will drain away the water at the end of the cycle, this removes any remaining solids and flushes away urine.
- Using a full dose of powder detergent and a scoop of Miofresh do a full wash on a 60 degree cycle, do not use an Eco cycle as it reduces the amount of water which can affect the wash quality. Do not use fabric conditioner, as it coats the fibres and reduces the absorbency of the nappy.
- Do an additional Rinse cycle until all of the detergent has been washed out an no bubbles are present, if bubbles are still present do another Rinse to avoid detergent build up which affects absorbency and the fibres can keep hold of smells.
- When the nappies come out of the washing machine they should smell fresh and clean with no strong detergent smells, if you can smell the detergent rinse again use a little less on the next wash.
Drying the Nappies
- To increase the lifespan of the nappies we ask that they air dry either outside on the line or on an airer but not heated as they can damage fibres.
- Tumble dryers may be used on a low setting for inserts and liners but not items with the PUL waterproof layer.