Managing mould after floods and heavy rain 🦠
Our quick science-based guide on how to tackle mould effectively from textiles and other household items.
Environment and health
What is the environmental impact of laundry and household cleaning products? Where does water go when it goes down the drain?
The myth of acidic urine
Some people attribute smells, burns and fabric damage to acidic urine (acidic wee). However, the cause is ammonia from improperly washed nappies.
Nappy rash and nappy thrush
Rest assured, nappy rash is not inevitable and there are several things you can do to minimise, prevent and treat it.
Laminated fabrics and causes of premature delamination
We explain the usage expectations for Polyurethane Laminate (PUL). Learn what does, and does not, cause premature delamination.
Selecting a laundry detergent for cloth nappies and general laundry
Worried about using ‘wrong’ or ‘harsh’ detergents on baby’s skin? Learn more about detergents, laundry boosters and optical brighteners.
How many nappies have you prevented going into landfill?
Use our calculator to figure out how many nappies you’ve saved from landfill and the amount of money you would have spent on disposables!
Compostable disposable nappies
What is the difference between degradable, biodegradable and compostable disposable nappies? Don’t get sucked into greenwashing, look for the compostable…
Using cloth with water restrictions
Our advice on using cloth nappies during water restrictions and drought.
Animal testing information (2018)
Personal care and laundry products sold in Australia are (generally) not tested on animals because the technology and raw material history are well established.
Eczema and sensitive skin
Reactions to washing detergents are very rare, even in those with sensitive skin and eczema. If your baby wears clothes washed in normal detergent without issue, their nappies can be washed in the same detergent.
The problem with ‘sunning out’ stains
‘Sunning out’ stains is often suggested as a laundry hack on social media and blogs. The problem with sunning out stains is that it does not actually produce clean laundry.
Using laundry detergent and chlorine bleach with a septic system
Many cloth nappy parents ask if they can use their regular laundry products with a septic system. The answer is yes!
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