Septic systems are tougher than you think
Don’t let the myths and ultraconservative recommendations put you off. Septic systems can and do survive real-life laundry.
Washing
We will teach you how to wash cloth nappies and diapers, and keep them clean. Our advice is developed and tested by qualified chemists and professionals.
Debunking the 800 RPM myth
Normally, our laundry science focuses on chemistry, but today’s lesson is all about physics. Learn how high spin speeds work and why they do not damage nappies.
Say goodbye to rash cream buildup on your cloth nappies!
How to optimise the cleaning factors to remove rash cream buildup from your cloth nappies.
How to make (almost) any detergent work
Using time, temperature, and long cycles we can help you to get almost any detergent to work.
Real-life cloth nappy wash routines
Firsthand experiences and best practice from our experienced community members.
Washing woollen items
Caring for woollen items is not as difficult as you might think. With a simple regime, you can have clean woollies all the time.
Elastics and modern cloth nappies
What elastics are made from, what causes deterioration and how to replace them to extend the life of your modern cloth nappies.
Detergent dosage calculator
Our Cloth Nappy Detergent Dosage Calculator uses machine size and water hardness and suggests personalised detergent amounts for your routine.
Cleaning factors in the laundry: time, temperature, detergent & mechanical action
There are four factors to achieving clean laundry: time, temperature, chemistry (detergent, stain removers) and mechanical action (loading)
Bleach in-wash stain removal (bleach in prewash calculator)
Adding bleach to your nappy first wash is the most economical, effective and sustainable way to improve your nappy routine.
Single-cycle routine (daycare protocol) for cloth nappies
This method is a long hot wash with detergent and chlorine bleach. Suitable for use in early childhood education and family daycare centers.
Choosing a detergent to match your water hardness
Water is often described as soft, moderately hard and hard. Water hardness affects your laundry and how much detergent you need to use.
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