How to Strip Your Cloth Diapers & Diaper Covers
If your cloth diapers have suddenly started to leak or smell after a few months of use, it might be time to strip them. Leaky or smelly diapers are often caused by buildup of residue from laundry detergent. Sometimes your diapers can get buildup even if you follow a recommended cloth diaper wash routine, and stripping them is the best way to restore their functionality. In addition, some cloth diaper manufacturers recommend that you strip diapers every few months to prevent possible buildup even if your diapers aren't having problems. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wash diapers in your usual wash routine. Use a detergent recommended by your diapers' manufacturer.
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Turn your water heater up to the highest temperature allowed by your washing machine.
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Run your diapers through two wash cycles in very hot water with no detergents or additives.
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Add a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid to your washer and wash your diapers again in hot water with Dawn. This step is optional.
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Run your diapers through at least three hot rinse cycles. During the third cycle, check to see if there are any bubbles remaining in the water. Continue running rinse cycles until there are no more bubbles.
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Dry your diapers and check for any remaining smells.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of Dawn dish soap, you can use Bac-Out, baking soda, water softener, OxiClean, sports wash or white vinegar.
Dawn dish soap may damage a high-efficiency washer. If you have a high-efficiency machine, check with the manufacturer before using.
