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Follow these easy instructions for
pre-washing your cloth diapers prior to the first use.
Pre-Washing Micro-Fiber and Polyester Products:
Fasten
laundry tabs on items that have Velcro. Wash with a small amount of
detergent. Do not pre-wash polyester products with natural fibers; this
may cause pilling of the fleece.
Pre-washing Natural Cotton or Hemp Products:
Wash 3-5 times in hot
water with a tiny bit of detergent. This enables the diapers to absorb
properly. Dry between each wash for proper sizing.
Wool Products:
Wash
wool products in lukewarm water using a wool-safe wash. Make sure the
water is not too hot or cold, this may shock the wool. It is best to use
a wash with lanolin or add lanolin to the first wash. Urine reacts with
the lanolin to form a natural soap, this makes your wool self-cleaning
between washes! Roll in a towel and lay flat to dry.
Washing Instructions after initial pre-washing:
Once
pre-washing is completed, all of your diapers can be washed together.
Use a small amount of detergent. Too much detergent can leave a residue
on your diapers and they will lose absorbency. Use about ½ the
detergent you normally would, even less for front-loading machines. Use
a Cold Rinse/ Warm or Hot wash/ Cold Rinse/ Second Cold Rinse.
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