How to Clean Your GreenCheeks Diapers

The most common question I get asked is how to care for the diapers. As we all know, diapers can get pretty messy so a thorough washing is essential to diaper care.  Because the diaper shell is made from PUL (polyurethane laminated fabric) which can melt and warp the diaper under too much heat specific drying methods are just as essential as the washings.

Here is a step by step guide to the care of your GreenCheeks diapers.

1.  Wash dirty diapers every other day at the least.
2. Remove solid waste before storing in pail to be washed.
3.  If diapers have hook and loop closures (Velcro) secure with laundry tabs.See my post Laundry Tabs
4. Prewash or soak diapers in cold water to remove waste and fight stains.
5. Wash diapers on hot setting 
• Detergent specifically designed for washing cloth diapers is best. You can also use homemade detergent. See my post Homemade Laundry Soap. A clean and clear detergent can be used in an emergency but is not the best for the diapers on a long term basis.
6. Follow washing with a second rinse.
7. If diapers still smell bad after washing repeat steps 5 and 6.
8. Line dry diaper shells and covers or put in dryer on NO HEAT. Tumble dry  inserts, wipes, and prefolds in dryer with heat.
9. To remove stains place clean, wet diapers and inserts in the sun.

Note: Once every six months to a year diapers may be washed with 1/3 cup non-chlorine bleach in hot wash cycle (step 5). Chlorine bleach can be used for items that do not have colored fabric or PUL such as prefolds, inserts, and all white wipes.