| Homewashing Cloth Diapers | | | | Step 4: Rinse |
| Home laundering your baby's diapers can be almost as | | | | - Rinse in cold water with added vinegar |
| labor-free as using diaper service. You surely do not | | | | - Rinse 1-2 more times in cold water |
| have to get your hands dirty to get your diapers clean. | | | | Step 5: Dry |
| These tips are from advice given by | | | | - For soft diapers, machine dry |
| cloth-diaper-washing experts (a.k.a. moms) all over the | | | | - For economy, line dry |
| world. | | | | - Combine these two methods for both economy and |
| Wash Your Baby's Diapers at Home in 5 Easy Steps! | | | | softness |
| Step 1: Store | | | | This is a natural laundering method that does not |
| - Always use a regular diaper hamper to store used | | | | include the use of chemical bleach or fabric softener. |
| diapers | | | | This method can give a highly satisfactory |
| - Never use a bucket filled with water--it's a safety | | | | result--without the addition of these chemicals to your |
| hazard | | | | baby's diapers. If, however, you feel these products |
| Step 2: Rinse | | | | are necessary for a satisfactory outcome, first try a |
| - Pre-rinse diapers in cold water | | | | very small amount and always rinse well. |
| - Pre-soak for if your baby's diapers are heavily soiled | | | | That's it! Once you've followed this method you will |
| Step 3: Wash | | | | have successfully laundered your baby's cloth diapers |
| - Always wash a full load of diapers | | | | safely and healthily. Once you've practiced these |
| - Always wash in hot water | | | | simple steps a few times, you will be able to tweak |
| - Never overfill your washer | | | | the method in order to make it meet your own |
| - Never overuse detergent | | | | personal needs and goals. |