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How to Use Cloth Diapers : How to Wash Cloth Diapers at Home
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Washing cloth diapers at home includes spraying the diaper with an enzyme that removes odors and stains. Wash cloth diapers using the tips in this free video on cloth diapers. Expert: Erin Sheppard Contact: www.austinbabystore.com/ Bio: Erin Sheppard is the co-owner of Austin Baby and a mother of two. Austin Baby is a natural parenting store in Austin, Texas that sells many environmentally friendly baby products. Filmmaker: Drew Noah
9 Comments
December 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I think cloth diapers are much easier & am about to start using them for my 4th. I don’t pre rinse or anything throw dirty diapers directly in bin with a lid. I wash every other night in cold water, heavy wash, extra rinse with dye and scent free detergent i prefer something eco friendly but that’s a personal choice. then I wash a 2nd time,short wash mostly to make sure all the soap is out and add a splash of vinegar. I use a front loader, uses very little water & they come out fresh and clean.
December 24th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Just wanted to add that a diaper sprayer is very handy once you’re past the exclusively breastfed poo stage, and have more solid poo to deal with. Personally, I don’t want lots of solid poo going through my washer, and it makes the pail stink. I just hold poopy diapers over the toilet, give them a quick spray with the diaper sprayer that is attached to my toilet, and then throw them in. I rarely use an enzyme spray. Thanks!
December 24th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Thanks for sharing!
December 24th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I use Tide Free for HE washers and its not working for us. i want some of that spray she has.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I use Tide Free for HE and its not working for us. but i do want some of that spray she has.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I use tide free and I don’t have problems with odor or leaks. You just have to make sure not to use to much detergent. For example bum genius manu label says to use 1/4 of the recommeded detergent accroding to the detergent box.
December 24th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I found that arm and hammer essentials free and clear works really good and only costs I think about $6 for a container.
I personally do a pre-rinse, wash with hot water and an extra rinse cycle to make sure all the detergent is washed out. Also it is recommended to only use about half the recommended amount of detergent unless you have really hard water.(in that case you may need more)
December 24th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I just want to add that many of us in the cloth diapering world now use regular Tide detergent. I started out using the “greener” detergents that were recommended and had problems with odor and buildup. Then I switched to Tide, after lots of encouragement from fellow cloth diaperers, and what a difference. I will never go back!
December 24th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Thanks