Storing Soiled Diapers

• Store in a water resistant, odour proof pail, container or bag.
• Remove any solids before storing.
• Don't rinse or soak items until you're ready to wash them.
• Keep diapers as dry as possible between washes. The longer a diaper sits wet, the faster it wears out.

Choosing a Detergent

• Choose a detergent with enough surfactants to clean heavily soiled items with multiple fabric layers.
• Avoid natural oils and fabric softeners, which coat the fibres and cause liquids to be repelled.
• Avoid sodium percarbonate, bleach, and enzymes (enzymes can cause rashes).
• Avoid any ingredients you're sensitive to.
• Don't make loads too large or too small, as either leads to poor cleaning and shorter product life.

Need help choosing? See this detergent guide.

Wash

• Remove the insert from the pocket so you have two separate pieces.
• Wash the PUL outer and insert together on a heavy duty, full cycle with warm (not hot) water and a safe detergent.
• Prewash with detergent first if heavily soiled.

Dry

• Hang both pieces to dry, or use the dryer on low.

Before First Use

• Wash prefolds and fitted diapers three times for maximum absorbency, and fully dry them after the last wash.

Wash

• Use a full cycle with hot water and a cloth diaper safe detergent.
• For heavy soiling or strong odours, prewash with detergent, then do a full wash with an extra dose of detergent.

Dry

• Tumble or line dry, depending on your preference for softness and fabric life.

Before First Use

• Wash three times for maximum absorbency, and fully dry after the last wash.

Wash

• Use a full cycle with hot water and a cloth diaper safe detergent.
• For heavy soiling or strong odours, prewash with detergent, then do a full wash with an extra dose of detergent.

Dry

• Tumble dry on low is recommended because of the thickness. Hang drying also works.

Wash

• Use a heavy duty, full cycle with warm water and a safe detergent.

Dry

• Hang to dry whenever possible. If using a dryer, choose a low setting.

Before First Use

• Prewash at least once, especially for items worn against your skin.

Wash

• Machine wash with warm water on a full cycle.
• Prewash with detergent first if heavily soiled.

Dry

• Hang dry or tumble dry on low to medium, just like your regular laundry.

Wash

• If not heavily soiled, wash with your regular laundry in warm water, like ordinary underwear.
• Prewash with detergent first if heavily soiled.

Dry

• Dry in the dryer on low to medium heat.

Wash

• Hand wash in warm water. If that isn't possible, machine wash on warm.
• Use a safe detergent to protect the materials.

Dry

• Hang to dry. Do not tumble dry.

Wash

• Use a heavy duty, full cycle with warm water and a safe detergent.

Dry

• Hang drying is recommended to extend their life. A dryer on low to medium also works.

Wash

• Machine wash with warm water on a full cycle.
• Prewash with detergent first if heavily soiled.

Dry

• Hang drying is recommended to extend their life. A dryer on low to medium also works.

Wash

• Hand wash with detergent and water.
• Machine washing in cold water is possible but not recommended, as it can significantly shorten the life of the product.

Dry

• Hang or towel dry. Do not machine dry.

Wash

• Hand wash with water and a delicate detergent.
• Machine washing isn't recommended. If you must, place them in a mesh bag and use a delicate cycle on warm.

Dry

• Hang to dry. Do not machine dry.

Store

• Once fully dry, store away from sunlight and apply powder to absorb remaining oils or moisture and extend the life of the item.