Washing DetailThe number one thing to
remember when caring for your diapers, is they are just another load!
:)
There is no magical solution that you
should need and no crazy tricks. Simply find a good detergent that works
well for you and wash your diapers regularly. If you notice they smell
dirty, mildew-y or strong with ammonia then it is time to find a new
detergent because your current selection is either causing buildup or is
not getting the diapers clean. If the detergent is causing red or
rash, discontinue use immediately and try a more mild detergent. Baby's
with severely sensitive skin do well with well with fragrance and dye
free detergents. It is important that your cloth diaper detergent does
not have any fabric softeners in it. To Wash
1. Cold rinse
2. Hot wash - cold rinse: only
add 1/2-1/4 the recommended amount of detergent for the
appropriate load size. (Please see our detergent recommendations below)
3.
Col rinse
4. Tumble dry low
or hang dry.
HE Machines
Please
do not use the sanitize cycle on your Rumparooz pockets. You may use
that cycle on your inserts. The
high temperature is not good for the laminate and can melt
the laminate bond. Rumparooz use a TPU process for their PUL which is a
heat bonding method and NOT a
chemical solvent process. The TPU process is earth friendly! The only
portion of the diaper that can withstand the heat of the sanitize cycle
would be the inserts. If you are having residue or stink issues and
feel that the sanitize cycle is in order, please use feel free to
sanitize your inserts as that is most likely where the issue is held. Washing your pockets on the sanitize cycle
will void the warrenty.
The Scoop on Poop
Breast Fed Poo:
You
do not need to to do anything. Breastmilk poo is 100% organic and will dissolve in the wash.
Formula Fed and Solid Poo:
Simply "plop" that poo into
the toilet and flush! Solid and thicker
poo
will not cling to the fleece - a little residue is fine. Poo of a
runnier consistence is a great candidate for a diaper sprayer.
*Did you know that even
disposable diaper companies post to their packaging that all solids
should be disposed of in the toilet before tossing the diaper?
Soothing Rumps
Diaper Rash
Cream:
Rarely will you have to use a diaper
rash cream while using cloth diapers. If you have a consistent rash
problem, this may be a detergent irritation issue and you should switch
your diaper laundry detergent. Other times the rash may be a yeast
infection and you should contact your family physician. On the occasion
that you need to use a medically prescribed cream or an over the counter
ointment, we recommend to ALWAYS use a liner.
Place the liner between the cream on your baby's behind and the
microchamois inner of the Rumparooz. Our first recommendation would be a
washable liner made of microchamois so that the diaper retains the stay
dry quality the microchamois provides. There are also disposable
liners available on the market, however we find these liners will
crinkle and crunch and can be far less soothing on an irritated behind.
Even is a cream boasts "Cloth Diaper
Safe" - it is our advice to still use a
liner.
Stains
TO
REMOVE STAINS, LAY IN THE SUN WHEN WET! With
proper care,
your Rumparooz pockets should not stain. If you notice they have a
grey/dingy look, please change your detergent as that is not normal.
Newborn poop will have a tendency to discolor diapers and inserts more
then an older baby but the discoloration will fade with time. If you
have sunshine available, you can lay or hang your diapers in the sun for
a whitening effect - no kidding! Please do not use the following to
try and treat stains:
Bleach, Stain Remover, Borax, Bac-Out,
Biokleen, Oxy-Clean.
Soaking / Wet PailDiapers should be
stored in a dry pail. Extensive soaking isn't necessary for your
pockets, but you may soak your inserts as needed.
The Great Detergent Debate : Our
Recommendations
The
following information is a friendly recommendation about what we find
works well. Through heavy testing, observation and reporting we are
able to offer knowledgeable guidance on how to extend the life of your
diapers. These recommendations do not require that you wash Rumparooz
brand diapers separately from your other diaper laundry as all diaper
laundry is best washed together. If you have a detergent that works
well for you, please dis-regard the following.
Our Detergent Recommendations• Tide• Gain• Ecover• Baby
Ganics• Earth's Best• Seventh Generation
Kanga Care &
Rumparooz are in no way affiliated with the makers of any of our
recommended brands of detergents and receive no compensation. These are
simply our recommendations we have found through both personal trial
and error and through continued customer feedback over the past 4 years.For
questions regarding this matter, please email us at customercare@kanga-care.com
Enzymes
We
highly recommend the use of detergents that contain enzymes.
Are Enzymes Safe?
YES. Enzymes are
proteins, therefor, they are completely biodegradable. They are
non-toxic to plants and animals in the environment. They are harmless
if accidentally ingested by a child.
More About Enzymes:
Why enzymes are important in your detergent:
• Enzymes are biodegradable, leaving no harmful
residues
•
Enzymes are used to dissolve protein
stains
• Enzymes break down necessary fats and oils which which
attach themselves to your diapers and cause stink
• Enzymes can reduce the environmental load of
detergent products since
they:
ª Save energy and CO2 emissions by enabling
lower wash temperatures
while maintaining washing performance
º Partly replace other
chemicals in detergents, such as surfactants
ª
Enable compactation, reducing packaging and transportation costs
º
Are biodegradable, leaving no harmful residues
ª
Have no negative environmental impact on sewage treatment processes
º
Do not present a risk to aquatic life
Why are
enzymes important in a laundry detergent?
The enzymes used in laundry detergents act
on materials that make up a variety of stains and soils so that these
materials can be washed away more easily. These enzymes are named after
the materials they can act upon, for example, proteases break down
protein based stains, lipolases break down lipid (fat) based stains and
amylases break down starches and other carbohydrate based stains (amyl
is Greek for starch). Since one enzyme molecule can act on many
substrate (i.e., soil) molecules, a small amount of enzyme added to a
laundry detergent can provide a big cleaning benefit to the consumes.
Other Detergent Recommended
Guidelines
If you chose a detergent other
then those
listed above, we suggest the following guidelines:
Use caution with
the following ingredients:
•
Borax
• Oxy Clean
• Fabric Softener - this ingredient should be
avoided completely. Ingredient may coat fabric leaving it unable to
absorb.
**In un-balanced
quantities, these products can prematurely break down the PUL
(waterproof material) and elastic; making the material dry, brittle and
susceptible to cracking.
These products are OK to treat
your inserts
with:
• Borax
• Bac-Out
• Oxy Clean
•
Soaking
• We do not
recommend the use of bleach. If you
feel the need for bleach, please only use it on your inserts and run
multiple rinse to be sure the bleach is rinsed clean.
Homemade Detergents
You may
choose which ever detergent you like.
We simply offer suggestions. However, many homemade laundry detergents
are not recommended for diapers, because the formula is uncontrolled,
unregulated and is not PH balanced. These laundry boosters do not
contain enzymes which are essential to getting your diapers clean. Many
also contain synthetic fragrance oils which in the incorrect amount can
burn the skin. Most of the homemade detergents include a mixture of
borax and oxyclean which will shorten the life of the PUL material in
modern style cloth diapers when used in the wrong proportions. |
