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Washing Instructions/Tips:

Frugal Diaper Washing
Believe it or not, this is true. When Andrico was a baby and I was doing my undergrad, I was extremely poor. I did not own a washing machine, and did not have the money to spend on gasoline or wear and tear on my car to take diapers to the laundromat every couple of days (nor did I have $1.00 per load to wash them).

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How Do I Wash Cloth Diapers?
Washing diapers at home is actually quite simple. This is a very detailed description. Initially it may sound complex, but you'll soon find it routine.

Expensive to Wash Cloth Diapers?
There has been a great deal of talk about how expensive washing cloth diapers can be. But is it real? Or just hype to scare you back to using disposable diapers? Pull out your grocery bill, and utility bills, and let's talk dollars and sense!

Why are my cloth diapers and covers stinky?
Several things can lead clean diapers to smell - vinegar in the rinse, A&H detergent, too long between washing, soaking in poopy water, hot rinses, too much laundry detergent, dirty diapers not unrolled, polyester, hard water, washing soda, overloading the washer and diaper rash remedies. Let's talk about these different factors...

The STINK on Stinky Diapers
One common problem experienced by all using cloth diapers is smell. Here are some common causes that can exacerbate the problem. You may not be experiencing problems with your current washing routine, but if you are here are some suggestions to combat the problem.

Here's my Stinky Diaper Solution!
Toss those stinky diapers right back into the washing machine! Wash them through several washing cycles with nothing added, till the water runs clear - no bubbles. No need to dry between cycles.

Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions
The main misconception about diapering with cloth is that they are hard to wash.

How to Wash Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers are regaining their popularity as more and more parents realize that cloth provides environmental and health benefits for babies. However, most of us didn't grow up using these diapers, and aren't sure how to keep our babies' diapers clean and sanitary.

Glossary of Cloth Diaper Laundering Terms
There is really nothing fancy about getting diapers clean, white, and sanitized. The following items you will find at your favorite grocer. Most people do just fine with this basic list of products and techniques.

Diaper Washing Resource Page
How To Lanolize Wool...Without Lanolin Spots! - Soap vs. Detergent - Vinegar in your cloth diaper wash. Two sides of the coin - Diaper Pails and Dirty Diapers