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Washing
and Care of Wonderoos
FAQ about washing Wonderoos
Q: Do I need to wash the nappy
and insert before use?
A: Yes, you will need to wash the nappy once before use. The
microterry inserts should also be washed once before use.
Hemp inserts will need washing at least three times
before use (to remove the natural oils from the fabric) and
you won't get the best performance from them until they have
been washed eight times or so. The hemp inserts also benefit
from being tumble dried once prior to use if possible.
Q: Should I undo the height-adjusting
poppers every time I wash?
A: No, you can wash your Wonderoos set at any height setting
to save time.
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Will I need any specially nappy soak or detergent?
No, choose a regular non-bio detergent which does not contain
chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach will damage the fabric over
time. To reduce your ecological impact why not choose a more
eco-friendly detergent such as Ecover.
Q Should I soak or hot wash
the nappies to sanitise them?
No, soaking the nappies is not necessary and may cause them
to smell. Washing at 40ºC is sufficient for everyday
homewashing sanitation, but if your baby has diarrhoea or
nappy rash wash at 60ºC to ensure all bacteria are killed
off.
 Q
Should I add fabric softener?
No, don't use fabric softener, dryer sheets or a two-in-one
washing powder. It is not necessary and will coat the fabrics
of the nappy, making them water repellent and causing leaks.
Q I haven't changed a real
nappy before - how do I get the poo off the nappies?
The fleece lining of the nappy will release solid poo easily
by stretching it over the toilet. The more liquid stools of
a milk-fed baby can be just rinsed off in the machine. When
baby is older and the nappy is heavily soiled you can rinse
it in the toilet flush while holding firmly to one corner.
Alternatively you can use a flushable liner inside the nappies
to allow you to just drop let the liner and majority of the
soiling in the toilet.
Q Can I dry my Wonderoos
on the radiator?
No, drying in direct contact with high temperatures or tumble
drying on hot will cause undue wear and tear on your nappies
over time. Hang in a warm place such as near a radiator or
boiler and if you tumble dry use a low heat.
Q: I have noticed that the
nappies have started to smell unpleasant. What can I do?
A: Nappies should not smell unpleasant after a few hours on
baby – if they do it is likely due to build up of detergent
or inadequate cleansing/rinsing. To remedy this the nappies
should be “stripped”: wash with the recommended
amount of detergent for heavy soiling (ie more than usual),
followed by a wash without detergent and rinse a couple of
times or until the run-off is no longer soapy. This should
solve the problem. If this is a recurrent problem try pre-washing
the nappies with a generous cup of soda crystals before washing
or doing an extra rinse after each wash.
Just in case you were wondering, do not iron
your Wonderoos!
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