Keep Your Cloth Diapers Sparkling White

Many mothers are drawn to the idea of cloth diapers until they think of washing them. How would you possibly keep cloth diapers white and get all of those stains out?

Cloth diapers are appealing for so many reasons including cost savings, reduction of carbon footprint, reducing the amount of chemicals your baby is exposed to, and more.

Here are three cloth diaper-washing hacks to keep your diapers clean and sparkling:

1. Use a bamboo liner inside the diaper to catch poo. The liner allows the pee to go through to the cloth while the majority of the poop stays on top and you can simply take the liner out. If there is remaining poop, a quick swish of the diaper in the toilet or wash with a bidet or diaper hose attachment will remove the remainder of the waste.
2. Use white vinegar in your washer as a “fabric softener.” Simply put white vinegar into the spot in your washer where you would normally put fabric softener. I find this keeps the diapers white and cuts any lingering odors. Since doing this, I have not had any issues with smelly diapers.
3. Dry the diapers in the sun. This is so effective for removing any stubborn stain or odor in case the top two methods aren’t quite enough. The longer you can leave them in direct sun the better to keep cloth diapers white.

Bonus: Practice Elimination Communication! Even part-time EC will help you to reduce the number of diapers you wash.

Wondering what laundry detergent to use? Look at Fluff University to find out if your laundry detergent is cloth diaper compatible.