• Rinse or do a short wash cycle on Cold with no detergent
• Long/Heavy Duty cycle on Hot with detergent
• Extra Rinse on Cold
  
  

*If you have the option of rinsing on Warm, this works better at removing residue and buildup.

**If using a frontloader, utilize your 'add water' function, or possibly add a wet towel to your wash drum to increase the amount of water in your rinses and wash.

 So now, you've got an idea of how to wash them, but what should you wash them in? While not exhaustive, here are some of the detergents that we have had great success with.

• Rockin Green
• Tiny Bubbles
• bumGenius Detergent
• Tide Original Powder

With the exception of Tide, these detergents are spefically formulated for cloth diaper laundry, and you should follow the recommended amounts on the package. For those of you who would like to try Tide, it is recommended that you fill halfway to the first line for toploaders and only use 1-2 tbsp for a frontloader.

The key with any detergent used, is to make sure that during the final rinse that no bubbles are present. If bubbles still remain, do an additional rinse to wash away any remaining detergent.

 Many people also ask if certain brands of detergents marked "Free & Clear" are ok. Here is what we have heard. Tide Free and Clear powder works for many people, but without using it ourselves, we really can't comment on the outcome of using this detergent. Additionally, most "Free and Clear" detergents still contain whiteners and optical brighteners, which are things that you generally want to avoid when washing cloth diapers.

 We do want to note here that bumGenius recommends bleaching their microfiber inserts once a month. You will want to make sure to remove all PUL items before bleaching, and use only 1/4 cup or less in the wash cycle.

 Please note that many laundry additives may also void certain manufacturers warranties. We can not be held responsible for any damage or injuries occuring as a result of following our recommendations and suggestions.

 You will want to avoid using any fabric softners when washing your cloth diapers. These can cause a waxy buildup forcing your diapers to repel and leak.

 The other thing that you will want to be careful with is diaper creams. Please make sure that you choose something that is not petroleum based. Petroleum based creams such as A&D, Aquaphor, Desatin, etc., can cause buildup and repelling issues. Instead, check out some of our cloth diaper safe creams such as Grandma El's.

If you've tried this basic routine and other suggestions, and you're still having problems, please feel free to contact us for more tailored suggestions.