Washing Baby Clothes, Muslins, bedding etc.

Mermaid

Deleted_User wrote:

Thank you. But how much powder do you need to use on the nappies? I'm sure ages ago someone mentioned tips about this but I can't find anything on the mega index thread. I vaguely remember using too much made them less absorbent but I don't know what too much is?

I use Pesil non-bio - about 80 - 100 ml (plus a limescale reducer tablet) for a wash of about 8 Motherease nappies plus 1 small bathtowel. I never use conditioner on the kid's clothes. I also tumble dry the nappies for about 10 minutes per batch, otherwise the nappies go hard and scratchy (my machine has a very fast spin speed). I try to line dry as much as possible - not only keeps them whiter, but also keeps them smelling fresh. Over the winter I either dry on radiators or on top of hot water tank (never bother tumble drying completely dry - what a waste of money).

Don't put fabric conditioner on nappies or towels - it makes them less absorbent -fabric conditioner leaves a waxy coating on the fibres. My husband is allergic to it anyway - even the sensitive skin ones.

Hope this helps,

Mermaid