Nappy Prep Party
We get it—you’re eager to dive into these funky Snazzi Pants. But hold your horses! For peak performance, give those nappy inserts a spa night: soak them in cold water overnight to crank up their absorbency. You’ll need to change them more often until they reach full absorbency, which usually takes about 8 washes. Think of it as a nappy rite of passage! Give all nappy parts a warm water bath before their debut.
Fold Back Landry Tabs
Our Snazzi Pant Cloth Nappies come with fold back laundry tabs. This means the velcro is covered and doesn’t catch on everything else in the wash. They so make it easy!
The Dirty Nappy Tango
For solids, do the ol' shake-and-roll or get yourself a poo scraper/sprayer for a more high-tech approach. Rinse under hot water if you’re feeling extra diligent. Stains can be pre-treated if you feel the need. You can use a nappy liner which makes it easier to shake poo into the toilet, Remember, even if liners say flushable – DON’T flush them. They don’t break down in water and just clog up the pipes. I sued washable ones – a bit like a Chux multi cloth and washed them over and over. Wee nappies can go straight into the dry bucket or Snazzi Large Wet Bag. You can store in a dry bucket or a Snazzi Large Wet Bag. Our large wet bags are designed to be able to hang on the laundry door handle or a hook. When ready to wash, empty the bag of nappies and turn the bag inside out and pop into the machine.
The Wash Cycle Shuffle
Time for the main event! Prewash your nappies with a short, warm rinse and half the detergent to kick off the cleaning party. This helps clear out the heavy stuff before the big wash. You can prewash daily or every other day and keep them in the dry pail until their main wash debut. For the main wash, select the longest cycle on your machine at 40°C - 60°C (but don’t go over 60°C, or your nappies might throw a tantrum). If you set the water level to high, rinsing with lots of water will help to avoid build-up of detergents and bacteria. And remember: bleach, vinegar, and fabric softeners are no-gos.
Drying Drama
Line drying is your green, cost-effective hero. Hang your nappy shells sideways, pegging them front and back to avoid stretching those precious elastics. Keep them in the shade or indoors. If line drying isn’t in the cards, toss the pads in the dryer, but let the shells air dry. Extensive dryer use might make your nappies a tad thinner, much like how clothes tend to shrink over time.
Detergent
Any good, mainstream detergent will do the trick. No need to overthink it!