| Washing & Care
Remove inserts from pocket diapers before washing. Then:
- Cold Soak (approximately 20 minutes)
- Wash on warm or hot with slightly less than 1/4 cup detergent
- Run an additional rinse cycle to ensure all detergent is removed from diapers - an additional rinse cycle(s) maybe needed if you notice bubbles/suds in the final rinse
- Drying in the dryer is allowed with PUL fabric diapers. Use the shortest amount of time needed and allow your diapers to cool before stretching the elastics
- Air Drying your diapers will help extend the life of the elastic in your diapers
Detergents to use: (free of dyes & perfumes)
Tide, Cheer, Purex, Sunlight & Era
Do not use any fabric softeners or dryer sheets. This causes a waxy build up on the diaper fabric and can cause repelling of urine and decrease the absorbancy of the diaper. If you need to use diaper rash cream, place a small baby wash cloth in the diaper or use a rice paper liner to protect the fleece.
Do not use Bleach - they will break down the fabric and will decrease the life of the diaper.
Stripping Diapers:
Stripping refers to the removal of residue on the diapers. To strip diapers simply hand wash your diaper with your regular dish soap (Dawn works fine), add a bit of dish soap to the fleece, either rub the fleece vigoriously together or use a hard bristle tooth brush to scrub the fleece. Turn the diaper inside out and repeat to this side. Rinse very good making sure the water runs clear.
Removing Stains:
The best way to avoid stains is to wash soiled diapers every 2-3 days. To naturally remove stains allow freshly washed diapers to air dry lying flat in the sunshine.
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