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Old Sep 6th, 2009, 16:53 PM   #1
littlestar
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Cloth Nappy Care


As we're generating alot of interest in the cloth nappy section now i thought it would be worth while starting a thread regarding washing of cloth nappies
etc.

*Washing Nappies - wash nappies in a non-bio detergent in a reduced dosage - ie 1/3 or 1/4 or normal load amount.

* Fabric Conditioner - generally it is not advised to use fabric conditioner when washing cloth nappies as it puts oils back into the fabric and can reduce the nappies absorbency.

* Dry pailing or soaking - it is not necessary to soak nappies anymore, most people will dry pail after removing as much solids as possible, however you might want to help the bucket smell sweeter by adding a few drops of tea tree oil onto damp flannel/muslin

* Stripping Nappies - if your nappies smell, for no apparent reason (ie well washed) you might need to strip them - wash them as normal but instead of using a reduced amount of detergent use the full dose but run several rinse cycles afterwards.

* Hard Water areas - some cloth users in hard water areas find their nappies can go a little crispy, they recommend adding white vinegar to the softener drawer in the washer this normally returns the softness to the nappy.

that's all i can think of at the mo, feel free to add, alter, re-word etc


 
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Old Sep 6th, 2009, 16:56 PM   #2
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good idea hun !!!

most stains will bleach out i the sun (if we ever get any lol)

sara

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Old Sep 7th, 2009, 14:55 PM   #3
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i just bought a new washing liquid by milton called antibacterial fabric solution, u add it to ur wash with the detergent and can wash nappies as low as 15 degrees!!!!! they sell in in mothercare for £5.50, i stocked up!


 
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Old Sep 7th, 2009, 15:35 PM   #4
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Has anyone tried using those eco balls you can buy instead of washing powder?


 
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Old Sep 7th, 2009, 15:51 PM   #5
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we use them in wk coz they gotta wash about 300 bed sheets a week (which kids have been in) they get them clean bu teachers sometimes complain about fluff n hairs. but it's a cheap option for work, don't thik the make stuff smel nice though - not horrible, just of nothing! x


 
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Old Sep 7th, 2009, 20:12 PM   #6
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ooh this is a good idea!!

i thought of another

dont soak things made with pul, i dont know why but its what ive heard

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Old Sep 7th, 2009, 22:58 PM   #7
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Great idea for a thread.

Has anyone else been told to wash their nappies using washing powder rather than liquid? I'm curious ...

Also, if anyone in Australia can recommend a washing powder, that would be great. I've tried Planet Ark and EcoStore ... they are okay but would be happy to try another.


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Old Sep 8th, 2009, 04:40 AM   #8
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they always say that you should wash nappies and baby clothes in non-bio, but i read recently that the UK is one of few countries that actually sell non-bio. France for instance only sell bio so they have to use that!


 
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Old Sep 8th, 2009, 09:43 AM   #9
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we use them in wk coz they gotta wash about 300 bed sheets a week (which kids have been in) they get them clean bu teachers sometimes complain about fluff n hairs. but it's a cheap option for work, don't thik the make stuff smel nice though - not horrible, just of nothing! x
Sorry, was this about the eco balls? I'm not bothered about the clothes having no smell, I never conditioner because of the smell! Have you tried them on nappies? Why is there fluff and hairs? Sorry, just so curious about them!


 
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Old Sep 9th, 2009, 14:16 PM   #10
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we use them in wk coz they gotta wash about 300 bed sheets a week (which kids have been in) they get them clean bu teachers sometimes complain about fluff n hairs. but it's a cheap option for work, don't thik the make stuff smel nice though - not horrible, just of nothing! x
Sorry, was this about the eco balls? I'm not bothered about the clothes having no smell, I never conditioner because of the smell! Have you tried them on nappies? Why is there fluff and hairs? Sorry, just so curious about them!
yeah it was! but i can't tell you anymore, sorry xx


 
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