FIRST STEP:
After removing a nappy, carefully separate
the liner from the nappy and cover. Try not
to get poo on the cover whilst separating
from nappy. Covers are changed when
necessary (if soiled or smelly), not at every
nappy change.
SOILED FLUSHABLE LINERS:
Flush down WC;
wet ones can be washed 2 or 3 times. Soiled
washable liners need to be sluiced (by
holding in WC whilst flushing) before
washing.
The liner should catch the soiling, but it
may be necessary to deal with soiling on the
nappy too, and sometimes even the cover.
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SOILED
COVERS:
Soiled covers should be rinsed then washed gently by hand or machine (usually
40°C); covers need care to keep them waterproof.
FABRIC DAMAGE:
Soaking, bleach and some commercial nappy
sanitisers all damage Velcro and waterproofed fabrics.
Soiled nappies should be sluiced in the toilet and rinsed as for covers
if necessary.
Nappies can be dry pailed or soaked before washing at
60°C if soiled or 40°C if wet. Boiling will reduce their lifespan.
Nappies can be washed with other whites; some parents machine rinse them
first. Bleach and biological detergents will damage nappies. Fabric softeners
reduce absorbency.
DRY PAILING:
Collect nappies in a dry bucket
until ready to wash, for up to 48 hours. A
dry pail smells no worse than a bin full of
used disposables.
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SOAKING:
Allows for less frequent washing;
soaking solution must be changed daily. Do
not soak waterproofed fabrics or Velcro.
Bleaches and nappy sanitisers damage
elastic.
SOAKING SOLUTION:
To half a bucket of water add 50ml distilled white
vinigar OR five drops of tea tree oil OR one tablespoon domestic borax
OR one tablespoon nappy fresh (eco-friendly nappy sanitiser) .
DRYING:
Outdoor drying is free; sunshine
gives natural bleaching and freshening.
Indoor drying on an airer needs good
heating/ventilation. Most covers dry quickly
indoors. Most nappies can be
tumble dried; some covers can't.
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