How to Wash Your Cloth Diapers

Aside from ensuring your washing machine is clean and free of any buildup, your wash routine should be fairly straightforward.

Basic Wash Routine

Choose a short cycle with some good agitation for a first wash followed by your longest, heaviest cycle for your second wash. Some people use detergent in both cycles, while others only use it during the heavy cycle — both are acceptable, depending on what gets you good results.

Some people need to add an extra rinse or a short cycle with no detergent to act as a rinse. That just depends on your water and washer type.

Detergent Usage

To decide how much detergent you need, start with a normal amount in your cycle(s). Follow it with a no-detergent rinse and check for residue.

• If you see no suds/haziness and the laundry smells clean, you're good to go. You won the game!
• If you see suds or hazy water — you need more rinsing or less detergent.
• If you see no suds/haziness but your diapers still smell — you need more detergent, smaller loads, or better agitation.

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