Washing & Care

Remove inserts from pocket diapers before washing. Then:

Cold Soak (approximately 20 minutes)
Set washing size load to Large (if possible with your machine)
Wash on warm or hot with about 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 & inserts. 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 (Regular or Free), 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, scrap of fleece fabric, rice paper liner or 1/3 of a sheet of Viva paper towel in the diaper to protect the fleece. Do not wash any items that have cream on them with your diapers.

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.