Wash & Care Instructions
Welcome to your comprehensive care guide. Scroll to the section that matches your product to find specific washing and care instructions.
Notes
We recommend not hanging items directly over a radiator or any other dry heat source, as this will prematurely age elastics, can lead to melted laminate, and shorten the life of your waterproof materials.
Avoid contact with all bleaches and fabric softeners in any form. If necessary, use Oxi-Clean to whiten. Use of fabric softener with washable diapers will cause them to repel all liquids and decrease their absorption capacity. This includes liquid and sheet style softeners.
For more in-depth explanations of cleaning techniques, please refer to this website.
Cloth Diapers
Before First Use
Very Important! All cloth diapering products MUST be prewashed at least once prior to use. Thicker, heavier diapers and inserts should be washed three times and dried once to ensure optimal absorbency.
Storage of Soiled Diapers
Soiled diapers should be stored in a water-resistant, odour-proof pail, container, or bag. Remove any solids (feces) before placing soiled diapers into the container. Do not rinse washable items or immerse them in water until ready to launder. The longer a diaper sits wet, the faster it will wear out. The best way to preserve your diapers is to keep them as dry as possible between washes and to carefully follow the remaining care instructions.
Preparation
Prior to putting any item into a washing machine, make sure that any solids are emptied into the toilet. Keep these points in mind when choosing a detergent for washing cloth diapers:
- Do not use any detergent that contains natural oils or fabric softeners. These will coat the absorbent fibers of the diaper and cause liquids to be repelled.
- Make sure you're choosing a detergent that contains enough surfactants to get your diapers clean. Diapers are more heavily soiled items, with multiple layers of fabric, compared to your regular laundry.
- Avoid any detergent that contains sodium percarbonate or bleach.
- Avoid detergents that have ingredients you are sensitive to.
- Avoid any detergent that contains enzymes as they can cause rashes.
- Ensure that your load is not too large or too small. Either will result in poor cleaning and reduced longevity.
For additional assistance with finding a great detergent, please refer to this page.
Drying
Hang drying is recommended when possible, but a dryer may be used if permitted in the specific product section.
Pocket Diapers
Washing:
Remove the absorbent insert from the inner pocket so that you have two separate pieces. Both the pocket diaper’s PUL outer and the absorbent insert can be washed together in a washing machine. Use a heavy-duty, full wash cycle with warm (not hot) water and a safe-to-use detergent.
Drying:
Either hang both the diaper and insert up to dry or place them into the dryer on low temperature. Heavily soiled diapers may require a pre-wash with detergent prior to the main wash with detergent.
Prefolds/Cotton Fitted Snap Diapers
Before Use:
These cloth diapers should be washed three times before first use to ensure maximum absorbency. Be sure to fully dry the diaper after the final pre-use wash cycle.
Washing:
Use a full wash cycle with hot water and a detergent that is safe for cloth diapers. Be sure to remove any solids before washing. For heavily soiled items or those with strong odors, a prewash with detergent is recommended. Follow with a full wash using an extra dose of detergent to ensure a deep clean.
Drying:
Dry as desired. They can be tumble dried or line dried, depending on your preference and the desired softness or longevity of the fabric.
Harmony Cloth Diaper
Before Use:
Harmony diapers should be washed three times before first use to ensure maximum absorbency. Be sure to fully dry the diaper after the final pre-use wash cycle.
Washing:
Use a full wash cycle with hot water and a detergent that is safe for cloth diapers. Be sure to remove any solids before washing. For heavily soiled items or those with strong odors, a prewash with detergent is recommended. Follow with a full wash using an extra dose of detergent to ensure a deep clean.
Drying:
Tumble drying is recommended due to the thickness of the product on low heat; however, Harmony Cloth Diapers can also be hung to dry if preferred.
Flats
Washing:
Use a full wash cycle with hot water and a detergent that is safe for cloth diapers. Be sure to remove any solids before washing. For heavily soiled items or those with strong odors, a prewash with detergent is recommended. Follow with a full wash using an extra dose of detergent to ensure a deep clean.
Drying:
Dry as desired. Flats can be tumble dried or line dried, depending on your preference and the desired softness or longevity of the fabric.
Swim Diaper
Washing:
Use a heavy-duty, full wash cycle with warm water. Select a safe-to-use detergent to maintain the integrity of the materials.
Drying:
Hang to dry whenever possible to extend the life of the item. If using a dryer, select a low temperature setting.
Bodysuits/Fixation Garments
Before First Use
Very Important! All fixation garments should be prewashed at least once before use. While our garments are clean, prewashing is recommended; especially for items that will be in direct contact with your skin.
Washing:
All of our fixation garments can be washed in a washing machine using warm water and a full wash cycle. Pre-wash with detergent if the items are heavily soiled.
Drying:
Bodysuits can be hang dried or tumble dried on low to medium heat, just like your regular laundry.
Protective Pants Pants
Washing:
These pants can be washed like ordinary underwear if they are not heavily soiled. Place them into the washer along with your usual laundry in warm water.
Pre-wash with detergent if heavily soiled.
Drying:
Dry pants in the dryer using low to medium heat to help extend the life of the item.
Diaper Covers & Waterproof Layers
Wraps
Washing:
Use a heavy-duty, full wash cycle with warm water and a safe-to-use detergent.
Drying:
We recommend hang drying to help extend the lifespan of these items. However, they can also be dried in a dryer on low to medium temperatures.
Silence Pants/PUL Covers
Washing:
Waterproof PUL pants can be washed in a washing machine using warm water and a full wash cycle. Pre-wash with detergent if heavily soiled.
Drying:
We recommend hang drying to help extend the lifespan of these items. However, they can also be dried in a dryer on low to medium temperatures.
Plastic Pants
Washing:
Hand wash with detergent and water. While machine washing with cold water is possible, it is not recommended as it can significantly reduce the life of the product.
Drying:
Hang or towel dry. DO NOT Machine Dry!
Latex Pants
Washing:
Hand wash with water and a delicate detergent. Machine washing is not recommended, but if absolutely necessary, place rubber or latex pants in a mesh bag and use a delicate cycle on warm.
Drying:
Hang to dry. DO NOT Machine Dry!
Storage:
Once fully dry, store away from sunlight and apply powder to help extend the life of the item and remove any remaining oils or moisture.
Seat Covers/Underpads
Washing:
Use a heavy-duty, full wash cycle with warm water and a safe-to-use detergent.
Drying:
We recommend hang drying to help extend the lifespan of these items. However, they can also be dried in a dryer on low to medium temperatures.