How to Remove Poop Before Washing
Handling poop is the worst part of cloth diapering, but the methods below make it easier.
- Washable Liners
- Disposable Liners
- Toss poop into toilet
- Rinse away residue with spray bottle or diaper sprayer
Cloth Diapers Vs. Disposables
Cloth Diapers Offer Advantages Over Disposables:
- Reduce landfill waste
- Cost savings long term
- Health benefits
Cleaning Specifics
Breastfed Baby Poop
- Put diaper in machine on delicate cycle
- Use a wet bag
Pooped Clothes
- Put clothes and poop in washer
- Pour boiling water on clothes, let sit, then scrub
Experts recommend washing diapers at least once a week.
Removing Odors
To remove smell:
- Warm prewash
- Add recommended detergent amount
- Run rinse cycle twice
Once done with dirty diaper, place in wet bag or container until laundry day.
Do you throw away cloth diaper inserts?
Cloth Diaper Maintenance
Cloth diapers need washing every two to three days. Donate old cloth diapers to charity. Super absorbers plus inserts are made in the USA and compatible with all brands. Organic cotton inserts with bamboo boosters are great solutions.
Disposable inserts with cloth diapers provide benefits. Examine materials to achieve maximum comfort. Soak inserts overnight in bathtub with detergent to clean resale cloth diapers. Unless composting, throw insert with waste inside.
Using cloth diapers costs less money monthly. Initial investment buys enough diapers, liners and inserts before birth. Environmentally friendly diapers. For inserts:
- Wash alone very hot
- Add baking soda to detergent
Shake insert out for extra absorbency. Sew thinner insert from flannel. Use cotton, wool, hemp, and bamboo fabrics. Zig zag machine enough for a diaper.
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