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New sanitise format!
Our new Chlorine Bleach Sanitise page consolidates the Front Loader, Top Loader and Small Scale sanitise calculators.
What cycle should I use for my pre wash, main wash and general laundry?
The CCN Washing Machine Index lists preferred cycles for pre wash, main wash, and cycles to avoid for front and top loader washing machines.
Why we updated our sanitisation method and removed ‘stripping’
Strip washing is simply washing or soaking. It is a weak oxidation process, which removes some soiling, but does not sanitise. Chlorine bleach is able to remove minor stains, major stains, oxidise ammonia and sanitise against certain pathogens. You don’t need to strip wash because chlorine bleach is a far superior oxidiser.
The new and improved Clean Cloth Nappies Sanitisation method is here!
There is no need to ‘strip’ cloth nappies. We recommend sanitising in dilute bleach followed by a short wash to remove any remaining chlorine.
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