How to Wash Cloth Diapers

An important part of using cloth diapers is washing them properly to remove bacteria, and alkaline irritants that can cause irritation to a baby’s sensitive skin. Learn to wash cloth diapers with these easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cloth Diapers
• Clean Bucket
• Mild Detergent
• Washing Machine
• Vinegar

1. Dump fecal matter in the toilet.

2. Soak heavily soiled cloth diapers in a pail of warm water.

3. Toss cloth diapers in the washing machine, and wash in hot water with a mild detergent.

4. Run diapers through a hot water rinse cycle adding a cup of vinegar to remove the alkaline irritants.

5. Rinse cloth diapers a second time in hot water to remove any remaining detergent.

[Islando]

on 11/14/2008 Useful article.