Problem Solving

Damaged Wraps can be saved! Products that may have been damaged by natural cleaning products can sometimes be saved! Repeat the following process twice: Run your covers and cloth nappy pads through a wash with hot water (if allowed by manufacturer's washing instructions). Run a second wash using 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar in the wash - and 1/2 cup vinegar again in first rinse cycle. Run a second rinse cycle with plain water. Don't use laundry detergents that contain perfumes, dyes, chlorine bleaching agents or any stain guard ingredients. Don't use too much detergent in your wash as this can lead to stinky ineffective nappies and covers and skin irritations. A little goes a long way! Do be careful when using nappy rash ointments, especially those containing fish oils. These can stain your nappies and covers, make them smelly and ruin their performance. Use all ointments sparingly. Our flushable liners act as a good barrier for creams. Do use the highest water levels in your washing machine to ensure complete rinsing of nappies and covers. Any detergent residue will affect the performance of nappy products! Do unfold your reusable nappy pads before soaking or washing to allow complete cleaning. Do add occasionally a 1/2 cup of vinegar to the first rinse cycle in order to remove any residual detergent. This deodorizes, sanitizes and brightens. Don't overuse or use in final rinse, as this will have the opposite effect! Your nappies may become smelly. Don't use vinegar on nappy covers except one time when you are trying to strip detergent residue off. Do use an extra spin cycle after washing. This will reduce drying time up to 25%! Do throw a dry towel in the dryer with your nappies. This will reduce drying time as well! Make sure that your covers fit snugly and that you are using the correct size of cloth nappy pad and cover for your baby. Smell your pads and covers after they are washed! If they smell stinky or like detergent - wash them again with less detergent and more water. No More Smelly Buckets Keep your dry bucket smelling fresh by adding a few drops of True Blue Organics tea tree oil each time you empty it - a few drops on a piece of muslin or fleece on top of the cotton nappy pads is the best idea. Tea tree oil has excellent antibacterial qualities that will help to keep your nappies sanitised, however, proceed with caution as small babies may be sensitive to tea tree oil.