HOW TO WASH CLOTH DIAPERS

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Clean cloth diapers are the goal. Wash your cloth diapers in only 5 Simple Steps. Real Diaper Association gathered the science to help you understand why these simple steps are your surest path to clean, fresh diapers every wash day.

Diaper services can make cloth diapering even easier. Most diaper services offer weekly delivery of freshly laundered cotton diapers when they pick up dirty diapers, saving you time and effort. With their focus on advocacy, green laundering, and making cloth diapers more accessible, it's worth a moment to check out these RDA diaper service members.

The Real Diaper Industry Association (RDIA) has developed a Detergent Determinator to allow you to easily find a cloth diaper detergents. You can search by Detergent Name or Detergent Characteristics.

How do you lower the environmental impacts of reusable cloth diapers?

* Use Energy Star rated washing machines.
* Wash diapers at 140 degrees.
* Air dry.
* Use washable wipes and liners.
* Use low-impact detergent.
* Use organic products.
* Reuse diapers for the next child, then give them away or sell them to another.