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Welcome to Saved it! September 2024

September is here and we are rerunning our #SavedItSeptember challenge. Saved it! September celebrates the creative and practical ways you…

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POV: choosing a new washing machine

One member’s decision-making process for buying a new front loader washing machine.

a colourful array of leotards, swimwear and gymnastics wear hanging on a clothes line outside

Caring for your swim, dance and gymnastics wear

Longtime Clean Cloth Nappies admin Georgina reveals how she cares for her children’s swimwear, dance costumes and leotards.

From natural to effective: my journey to evidence-based laundry

Clean Cloth Nappies admin Marisa describes the turning point that saw her embrace the world of laundry science.

Dealing with smelly family laundry

Some second-hand clothing items are in great condition, but not others are not. Learn how to clean not-so-nice second-hand clothing before wearing it.

Wool wash review: Earthwise liquid (discontinued)

This product was reformulated in mid-2025 after Henkel purchased Earthwise brand. The current product contains plant-based enzymes and is no longer suitable for wool.

Washing modern cloth nappies during a power cut

Rural Clean Cloth Nappies admin Jes reflects on managing cloth nappies during a five-day power outage.

Removing whiteboard marker stains using mineral turpentine

Clean Cloth Nappies admin, and citizen scientist Eloise experiments with a new method to remove whiteboard marker stains from clothes.

Did you know that wet inserts can freeze?

Experienced Clean Cloth Nappies admin Karen shares her story of using cloth nappies in the depths of winter.

Longevity tips for front loader seals: preventing leaks and water damage

Firsthand account of removing your front loader load to clean the seals.

Update: another set of improvements to the bleach calculator

We work constantly to make sure our tools and resources are the best they can be.

Tikanga Māori practice and Clean Cloth Nappies

Clean Cloth Nappies admin member Jes reflects on her cultural roots and how to balance them with modern science to achieve success with cloth nappies.