How to wash How to wash

The fleece diaper lining is designed so that most solids will come off easily. Simply shake off as much solid waste as possible directly into the toilet, remove the diaper insert, and rinse the diaper under running water or using a diaper sprayer. You can also use an old dish brush or silicone spatula to remove any residue. For babies that are exclusively breast-fed you don’t have remove the milky solids, because their poop is water-soluble! For easier clean-up of pasty or solid poo, we recommend using our disposable liners – a thin diaper lining sheet made from plant-based fibers. Once soiled, simply pick up the liner with the mess, shake the solids off into the toilet and dispose of the liner in the garbage. Do not flush.

Remove solids by shaking solid poo directly the toilet, or use a diaper sprayer. Store diapers in a moisture-proof wet bag until laundry day – for example our hanging diaper pail. Remove inserts from the diaper pocket before washing. Wash on warm (max 40C/104F) with a full dose of good quality detergent without fabric softener, and with plenty of agitation. For a deeper-clean, you can run a second wash on cold or warm, again with a full dose of a good quality detergent. Wash your reusable wipes and wet bag with your diapers. Hang to dry (sunning also reduces stains!) or use the tumble dryer on low. Polyester fabrics do not require high temperatures to get thoroughly clean, and high washing or drying temperatures may damage the PUL and elastic and hence will void our warranty.

For cloth diapers, always choose a detergent without fabric softener. Many cloth diaper parents prefer powder detergents like Tide Original powder or Tide Ultra Oxi, but liquid detergents like Tide Free & Gentle or new Tide for Baby Cloth Diaper detergent are also well-suited for cloth diapers, as they are hypoallergenic and don’t leave residue. It is a myth that liquid detergents leave more residue on fabrics than powder, because build-up is caused by fatty acids in dirty laundry combined with minerals in hard water. So it is important to clean diapers well by using a detergent with plenty of surfactants, to not skimp on the detergent dosage and to ensure plenty of agitation during the wash cycle. The fabrics in Charlie Banana diapers are designed to be washed at lower temperatures.

For cloth, always chosse a detergent without fabric softener. Many cloth diaper parents prefer powder detergents like Tide Original powder or Tide Ultra Oxi, but liquid detergents like Tide Free & Gentle or new Tide for Baby Cloth Diaper detergent are also well-suited for cloth diapers, as they are hypoallergenic and don't leave residue on fabrics than powder, because build-up is caused by fatty acids in dirty laundry combined with minerals in hard water. So it is important to clean diapers well by using a detergent with plenty of surfactants, to not skimp on the detergent with plenty of surfactants, to not skimp on the detergent dosage and to ensure plenty of agitation during the wash cycle. The fabrics in Charlie Banana diapers are designed to be washed at lower temperatures.

Charlie Banana&Reg; diapers with fleece lining are designed to resist stains. For subborn stains, try 'sunning' your washed diapers and inserts so the UV rays can naturally 'bleach' stains. If it is not possible to sun-bleach, we recommend a deep-clean with non-chlorine bleach (rinse thoroughly) or a detergent with oxygenated bleach like Tide Ultra Oxi powder. You can also spot-treat stains with a mixture of detergent+water, or with a stain remover or spot-treater. Make sure to wash after spot-treatment.