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Washing instructions
- Dry pail

Take diaper off baby and place in diaper pail. Make sure to rinse off any soil
When pail is full, place diapers in washer. Wash diapers using hot water and ¼ cup of detergent (generally ½ the recommended amount). Never use fabric softener
Diapers can either go in the dryer or be hung to dry

Always read manufactures washing instructions for special care.

Tips

To make clean up a breeze you may elect to use diaper liners. You can choose between bio-degradable flushable liners or cloth liners. These are especially handy when your baby starts solid foods
Detergent should not contain optical brighteners, perfumes or enzymes as this may affect the life of your diaper and your baby’s skin may be sensitive to them
If your covers, all-in-ones or pockets have Velcro you should always secure the Velcro closures to prevent wicking
In most cases you do not need to pre-soak your diapers. A nursing mother should find most stains will easily come out of diapers simply using the instructions above

If stains need a little help coming out

Stubborn stains will often come right out just by leaving the diaper to dry in direct sunlight
You may also consider adding a little non-chlorine bleach alternative to the wash. This will both help whiten the diapers but also disinfect
If you find your diapers holding an unpleasant smell you may strip them. This will also help lift stubborn stains. When stripping diapers always refer to the manufactures instructions
If you have hard water you may want to use a ½ cup of Calgon in the wash to help avoid detergent build-up
Should your diapers start to get a little stinky post-wash you could consider using a few drops of tea tree oil when washing. This also acts as a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. Always use caution with natural oils as some babies will be sensitive to them and if used too heavily can cause burns/irritation
Using white vinegar in place of fabric softener will also help unpleasant smells