Cloth Diaper Care Instructions – How To Make Them Last For Years

By |2019-11-02T14:05:43+00:00January 28, 2019|How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

One of the perks of cloth diapers is that you can use them over and over again, saving lots of money and lessening the amount of waste you generate in the process. Another perk is that ideally, you can use your cloth diapers for multiple children, compounding the savings! However, it is important to emphasize that cloth diapers are NOT indestructible. They are just as prone to wear and tear as any piece of clothing. In fact, they're probably prone to MORE wear and tear. Think about this: Most people have enough cloth diapers for 2-3 day washing. That [...]

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Cloth Diapers Made Easy – How To Make Cloth Diapering Easier On Your Family

By |2020-03-15T22:41:52+00:00December 4, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

Last week, I was going through my email and found I had received a notification about an article that was written by a Pop Sugar author about why cloth diapering wasn't for them. I started reading the article and couldn't help but scratch my head. Let me start by saying a person's experience is their experience. I'm not trying to say I don't believe her. Clearly, she was unhappy with using cloth diapers and was much happier when she quit. However, as I sat there reading the article, I kept asking myself questions like, "WHY are you doing that?" [...]

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Cloth Diaper Laundry Detergent -Do I Need A Special Kind?

By |2019-12-31T17:32:17+00:00November 15, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

Laundry detergent is a big deal in the cloth diapering world. It seems everywhere you look, you get conflicting advice about what kind of detergent you need and how much you need. Do you really need a special cloth diaper laundry detergent? Some brands of diapers will push for you to buy their own line of detergent by saying it's the only one that's safe to use on their diapers (not true!). Other people will want to buy the most natural detergent possible (though there are some acceptable eco-friendly detergents you can use), but the majority of what is [...]

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Cloth Diaper Sprayer – Diaper Cleaning Made Easy

By |2018-11-11T14:02:47+00:00November 5, 2018|Diaper Accessories, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. Many cloth diaper skeptics have crazy ideas in their head about how you are supposed to clean diapers and deal with the dreaded poop. They imagine poop getting all over the walls, their hands, the floor...maybe they even think it will be so bad they will need a shower or change of clothes afterwards. Well, fortunately it is nothing like that! There are many efficient and clean poop removal [...]

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Environmentally Friendly Laundry Detergent – 4 Green Choices for Your Home

By |2020-02-29T18:52:54+00:00October 30, 2018|Green Cleaning, Green Home, Washing Issues|

Many people are on the hunt for environmentally friendly laundry detergent. They may be hoping to reduce chemicals used or find a healthier choice for their family. There are lots of options out there--some good, some not so good, some with a high price tag, some more moderately priced... Below are some eco-friendly laundry detergents I would recommend that work well for regular laundry as well as cloth diapers. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list--rather, I am only suggesting green/natural detergents that I would personally use myself. There is a whole world of different products out [...]

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Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions -A How-To Video for Old-School Agitator Washers

By |2020-02-24T13:57:41+00:00October 28, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

I happen to be part of a lot of Facebook groups regarding cloth diapers, and one thing I come across often is beginners becoming overwhelmed by the cloth diaper wash routine. To me, it seems so simple and sometimes I don't see what is confusing about it, but then I remember that I was exactly the same way when I first started. Cloth diaper washing instructions don't have to be difficult. Sometimes, seeing a routine on video can really help you wrap your head around it. For the most part, we don't usually put a lot of thought into [...]

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How to Clean a Top Loader Washing Machine

By |2020-02-17T23:55:21+00:00October 18, 2018|Home, Washing Issues|

Have you ever thought about washing your washing machine? The whole concept seems a little strange at first--I mean, don't you put hot water and soap into it each day? Well, it's actually a good practice to wash your washing machine every couple months. We talk about laundry quite a bit here at Rocking the Cloth, but even if you don't use cloth diapers (and once your kids are out of the diaper stage), it's still a good practice everyone should do. How you go about doing this may depend on your machine. This post will focus on how [...]

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Best Washing Machine for Cloth Diapers

By |2020-03-27T18:28:34+00:00October 11, 2018|Diaper Accessories, Washing Issues|

This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. All opinions are my own. Sometimes people wonder if they have the right kind of set up for washing cloth diapers. The truth is that almost any washing machine can be used to wash diapers! The best washing machine for cloth diapers is relative to your own situation, and what is more important than the type of machine you have is your wash routine. However, there are some types of [...]

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Bleach and Cloth Diapers – Is It a Good Idea?

By |2020-02-15T19:45:12+00:00October 10, 2018|Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

Depending on how much research you have done on cloth diapers and where you got your information, you may have stumbled upon the concept of bleaching diapers. If you have, you may have discovered that bleach can be quite controversial in the cloth diaper community! I firmly believe this is another area where people tend to get carried away with strong opinions. The truth about bleach and cloth diapers is that there is a time and place for it. Some people will say bleach is BAD because it is a chemical and it will void the warranty of your [...]

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How to Strip Cloth Diapers – Getting Your Diapers to Work Like New

By |2020-02-09T13:26:34+00:00October 3, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you purchase a product after clicking at no additional cost to you. Today I'm going to discuss a topic related to cloth diapers that gets a lot of people confused or worried. Stripping cloth diapers is the term used for deep cleaning your diapers to do one of two things: remove any lingering detergent residue or fix hard water build-up. Depending on which of those issues you are facing, you will want to strip your diapers in different ways. The idea of removing built-up detergent [...]

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