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The laundry lover’s guide to non-nappy laundry

As dedicated cloth nappy users, we know you are experts on ‘Heavy Soiling,’ but what about everything else you need to wash?

Let’s talk about detergent capsules

We spent the last six weeks buying, trialling and discussing what we like and don’t like about them. Let’s go through the good, the bad and the beautiful about using detergent capsules.

Cloth wipes: the easiest eco swap you didn’t expect

Switching to cloth wipes dramatically boosts your savings, reduces waste, andmakes your overall cloth nappy routine more effective.

How to survive laundry with soft water

The softer your water is, the smaller your ‘Goldilocks zone’. This is the happy medium between not enough detergent and too much.

State of laundry 2025

The State of laundry 2025 is your chance to share the wins, habits, and behind-the-scenes reality of how you wash. Your voice will not only guide the future direction of our group, but also help shape innovations in laundry appliances.

A money-saving hack for hard water

Want your detergent to go further? Here’s a hack that most people miss: budget powder detergent is an excellent, wallet-friendly water softener.

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.

Choosing a dryer: the difference between a $400 and $1,200 power bill

Choosing your next dryer doesn’t have to be confusing (or expensive). We compared real-world running costs and energy efficiency to determine what frequent dryer use really means for your electricity bill.

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.

Improving our detergent index

This year, we streamlined our detergent index by consolidating listings, standardising dosages, and improving clarity for users.

Introducing the global detergent index

As the Clean Cloth Nappies community has grown and become more international, we’ve run into a bit of a detergent dilemma – specifically, a detergent index dilemma.