Many mothers opt for cloth diapers for their kids, instead of the disposal ones. Initially, they do find it troublesome to keep those soiled diapers in the pail while thinking that they have to clean them too. However, going for cloth diapers is a very good choice. They are healthier for babies, as they lack chemicals and let air flow. At the same time, they are very eco-friendly, since they be used over and over. Moreover, cloth diapers are budget-friendly, seeing that disposable ones are not inexpensive and cannot be used again. The only drawback with cloth diapers is that you have to clean them. If you ask me, cleaning and washing cloth diapers is not too difficult also. Check out some tips on cleaning & washing cloth diapers at home.
Cleaning & Washing Cloth Diapers
- Each time you change the diaper, put the solid waste into the toilet and deposit the diaper into a diaper pail. It’s better to have pail made of plastic, along with a lid. You can add baking soda to the pail so as to avoid smell. Deposit the soiled diapers for not more than 5 days, or 20-25 diapers.
- Pre-soak diapers in hot water and set the washing machine on double wash and double rinse. Use a mild detergent (not the one with fragrance) for washing diapers.
- After the machine goes through a complete cycle, take out the diapers and check for stains. If required, use a stain remover and rewash them with a load of regular clothes.
- Put the diapers in a dryer with the heat set on ‘high’, or line dry them. If line dried, put the diapers for 10 to 15 minutes in the dryer but make sure they get dry from inside.
