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Laundering Cloth Diapers in Top Load HE Washers
By admin | February 2, 2012
Having a baby means that you will need to address the issue of diapers, and the choice of diapers you will be using, right from the start. Many people have opted to go back to traditional cloth diapers as a way to live a greener lifestyle and to give their baby natural protection compared to commercially produced plastic diapers. One issue with cloth diapers is the cleaning and care of the cloth diapers to ensure they are clean, sanitary and safe for use time and time again. Though diaper services can be used for cleaning dirty diapers and replenishing your supply of clean ones, caring for diapers on your own can easily be done in your own home. One of the best ways to launder such diapers is by using the inherent power and cleaning capabilities of a HE washers. HE, High Efficiency, washers use far less water compared to their traditional counterparts. Though the water usage is reduced, clothes still come out clean. One tip when laundering soiled diapers is to rinse them first in a laundry tub or basin. This can remove the majority of stains, and prep the diapers for further cleaning in your HE washer. The diapers are to be loaded, in a batch of only cloth diapers, in the HE washer and the use of HE laundry detergent is required. Laundry detergent labeled for HE machines will break down easier, even though less water is being used in the machine. This is crucial for washing diapers, as you do not want soap residue to remain on the diapers as this could irritate sensitive skin common with babies. Washing the diapers on the hottest water setting is also recommended, as this further helps to remove stains and sanitize the diapers. In fact, if your HE washer has a sanitizing setting, opt for this when laundering dirty diapers. With proper care, you can live an Eco-friendly life, and combining the water savings of your HE washer with the reduced carbon footprint achieved by choosing cloth diapers, you will be making positive changes in your own home which are good for the environment.
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