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.

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.

Water hardness and your laundry

Water is often described as soft, moderately hard and hard. Understand how your water hardness affects your laundry

Washing only a few nappies

How to wash cloth nappies when using them part-time or during toilet training.

Cloth pads and menstrual underwear

How to care for cloth pads and menstrual underwear. New pads Cloth pads only require one wash with detergent prior…

Ammonia and cloth nappies

Ammonia in nappies causes redness, burns, discomfort and pain. It will also degrade nappy fabrics such as bamboo, hemp, cotton.

General laundry help

We do not have specific cleaning instructions for toys and non-nappy items. However, usual laundry principles apply – time, temperature, agitation and enough great quality detergent.

Cleaning your washing machine

We recommend that you clean your washing machine once a month. Monthly maintenance clean Regularly cleaning your washing machine prevents…

Excess suds in Front Loaders

Learn what causes excess suds in your front loader and how to prevent suds lock.

Colour Run

White items can become coloured as a result of washing with dark or coloured items. If this occurs use a…