Wash Guide - Reusable Cloth Nappies | Yoho & co

Once the nappy has been soiled, remove from baby and dispose of any solid poo (directly into the toilet is best).
Place separated nappies and inserts into the dry-pail (a basket with holes to let air flow through), while they wait for the ‘Pre-wash’.
Optional: Rinse the nappy shell and liner in cold water and squeeze liquid out.
Once you are ready to wash, every few days, run a 'Pre-wash'.
A short wash with just the nappies/liners, ideally between 40-60°, with washing powder.
Run a 'Main-wash', which is your normal/longer cycle between 40-60°. You can add any other washing to this cycle too.
Hang the nappy shell and liners out to dry (note: only inserts can go in the dryer).

Its as simple as that! Wear, wash, dry - repeat!

Tip: You may wish to do a 'Pre-wash' before your bedtime, then add the extra laundry and choose a delayed start on the washing machine for your 'Main-wash' so it's ready to be hung out in the morning for a full day of sun (hopefully).

When you first get your nappies, give them a wash! This will remove any residue and help those inserts with absorbency!
Ideally you’ll put the inserts through the wash 3-4 times, this is so they can reach their full absorbency potential (think of it like a new bath towel needing a wash before it’s used for absorbency).
Dirty nappies do need to be washed every 2-3 days, so if you only have a few to wash, you may want to replicate the ‘Pre-wash’ by hand. You’ll just need to use the hottest water your hands will allow, then squeeze out excess water and add to your washing machine for a ‘Main-wash’ with other washing/clothing too.
If you’re using the Biodegradable Nappy Liners, just dispose of this and follow the wash guide, otherwise:
- Milk only poo: These do not need to be rinsed, as milk-only poo is water soluble and will vanish in the washing machine.
- Starting solids: Remove as much poo as possible directly into the toilet, and rinse out the nappy shell to remove as much solid poo as possible.
  Running water is a great friend here, or using an old spoon/knife to flick directly into the toilet works great too (just make sure it’s not one from your kitchen cutlery set!)
No special detergent needed! The same detergent you use for your baby's clothes is fine — ideally without fabric softeners, fragrance or bleach. I use Ecostore’s Ultra Sensitive Laundry Liquid/Powder which works great and can bee purchased at the supermarket.
Store them dry in an open basket until you’re ready for the Pre-wash — no soaking needed. Good airflow helps avoid smells and makes washing simple.
Yes! Nappy shells are quick to air dry. Inserts take a little longer but can be finished off on a heated towel rail or in a hot water cupboard if needed. (Only the inserts can be put in the dryer.)
- Removing poo stains: The best (and natural) solution is the sun! Wash your items as normal and put them out to dry in the sun to watch the stains vanish.
- When drying inserts, do not fold over the washing line - this will mean they take MUCH longer to dry. Either hang them flat (horizontally), or peg on the washing line for faster drying and good airflow around them.
- If inserts aren’t 100% dry after a day (more often in the winter months), place them in front of the fireplace or on a heated towel rail for warm inserts in the morning.
- Do not soak your nappies, just remove wet inserts and place in the dry pail (container with lots of holes to allow air flow i.e a basket). If you choose to rinse dirty nappies, squeeze out as much water as possible before storing to avoid ammonia build-up.

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