Here at
The Nappy Bucket we sell a wide range of modern cloth nappies, with each brand
having different warranty periods. However, there are some ‘rules’ that are
common to all of the nappies that we sell, if you follow these then you will
get the best out of any of the nappies you choose to purchase. Please contact
us if you require further information about a specific brand, or if you are
having any problems with goods you have purchased from us.
What will
void any brand of warranty
Washing
instructions not followed.
Use
of temperatures over 60C.
Use
of detergents containing enzymes or fabric softener.
Use
of Nappisan.
Use
of any non-approved nappy rash creams.
Use
of bleach, oxyclean, or any other caustic substances.
Warranties
of a few brands of nappies we stock
Remember – if you have any problems with your nappies after you have
purchased them from us, please get it touch and we will discuss what options
you have. In all cases, nappies won’t be
replaced due to repelling, staining, leaking, wear and tear or sizing issues.
Please see the information below for further help with detergents and washing
instructions.
Happy Heiny
Snaps:
lifetime
Elastic:6
month guarantee
Sewing:
3 months
Aplix:
3 months
FuzziBunz
Snaps: 1 year
Elastic : 1 year
Sewing/Workmanship: 1 year
Pop-Ins
Don’t put the outer shell in the tumble dryer or expose to direct
heat e.g. over a radiator as any warranty will be voided.
Washing
instructions
Washing
modern cloth nappies is a simple process. We recommend ‘dry pailing’ – placing your
used nappies into an empty nappy bucket with a lid, which can then be emptied
directly into the washing machine when you have a load ready to go. Then simply
follow the rest of the instructions for a super clean:
Remove
the inserts (if necessary) from your nappies.
You may
choose to do an extra rinse cycle first, but this isn’t always necessary. Doing a rinse cycle before the wash cycle does ensure however, that the nappies are not being agitated around in dirty water, and that the detergent is acting on the nappies, rather than just the water.
Wash
on cold (or hot) with slightly less than 1/4 cup of detergent.
Rinse
well to ensure all detergent is removed from nappies.
You
can place your nappies in the dryer (on warm cycle, never on hot), though
we recommend you just hang them out on the line to dry.
Always ensure that the water level of your rinse and wash cycles are set higher than your nappies. This is particularly important in front loaders, where there is not as much water being used.
Remember
to always do a prewash of your new nappies, as this will remove any residue on
the fabric from manufacture that may affect their performance. Nappies with
microfibre or microfleece need to be washed at least once before use. Nappies
with hemp, bamboo or organic cotton need to be washed between 2-5 times before they are ready,
as do prefolds. The more you wash the nappies, the better they will perform for
you.
What to look for in a Detergent?
Finding the right
detergent to use with your nappies is important, as it will impact on the
performance of your nappies. Don’t choose any detergent that contains
perfumes, fabric softeners or chlorine bleaches. And just to be clear, soaps
are not detergents, and soaps are generally not suitable for washing nappies.
Detergents
we recommend - Planet Ark/Aware, Earth's Choice, Hurricane, Amolin and Purity.
Detergents
to avoid - Natural soaps often contain various oils. These should NOT be used
because they will leave a residue on fleece, causing it to repel liquids. Never
use fabric softener of any kind on reusable nappies. Liquid fabric softeners leave
a waxy residue which causes fleece to repel urine and decreases the absorbency
of other diapers. Don’t use Radiant, Duo, Bio-zet, 7th
Generation, Cold Power, Drive, Omo, Dr. Bronner’s Soap.
[These are only a few examples of what to/not to use on your nappies. If in doubt, ask us for more info.
Leakage and smells
Build up
refers to residue left by detergents, fabric softeners, and other substances
used to clean nappies. If you notice a decrease in the absorbency of your nappies, or that they are starting to 'smell',
build up may be the culprit. Strip washing is the process of removing residue
from your nappies. To strip nappies:
Ensure that you have already washed the nappies, so you are strip washing clean nappies.
Run a cold rinse or soak cycle with no detergent.
Run a hot wash cycle with a drop of dishwashing liquid and look for suds
If
suds appear, repeat hot wash until no suds are seen.
You may also wish to try adding a small amount of 'Dettol Sanitary Laundry Rinse' in the rinse cycle.
Do a final rinse cycle.
Tumble
dry the nappies in the dryer on low or hang to dry. The sun is a natural sanitiser and bleacher, so is perfect for removing any stains you may have on your nappies.
Always make sure nappies are completely dry before using them again.
Half a cup of bicarb soda (in place of washing detergent) can also be used in your wash to remove any smells.
Strip washing is not recommended on a
regular basis, as it can damage your nappies. If you are continuously
having to do strip washes, then go back to how you are washing your
nappies in the first place...are you using too much detergent?...do you
need to do an extra rinse cycle?...are you washing your nappies
frequently enough?...are you making sure they are completely dry before
using them again?...do you need to rinse the urine off before placing
them in the nappy bucket?
