(Source : Farhana Clothdiapermalaysia)
Petua Cloth Diaper – 12 Petua Membasuh,
Mencuci & Mengeringkan Cloth Diaper
One of the most important things
about cloth diapering is that we need to care for them well. If you
want your cloth diapers to last you a long time, you really have
to learn how to clean, wash and dry them the right way. This way,
your cloth diapers may last your baby from newborn until he’s 3 years
old, or even reuse them for your next
babies, resold, or given away! That’s what we call value
and saving costs right? 
Here are some tips about cloth diaper care:
1
Make use of the
bright Malaysian sun! Drying in the sun can help remove stains naturally.It’s
free too!
2
Prewash your cloth
diapers: Minimum 1-2 times for new CDs before using to ensure
adequate absorbency.
3
Don’t use fabric
softener or bleach (Clorox): It will spoil the fibers of the
cloth diapers.
4
Hang your diapers to
dry: To ensure it retains its shape.
5
Wash cloth diapers
properly! Use the right kind of soap and washing cycle
6
Don’t use diaper
cream with cloth diapers: It can leave stains on the diaper,
unless you use a special type of cream for CDs
7
Learn the right way
to wash your cloth diapers before you start CD-ing. This is to
avoid stripping (act of removing stains on CDs that will spoil your CDs
faster).
8
Be careful of the
soaps/detergents used with cloth diapers: You don’t want to
disintegrate or spoil the fibers. (A US detergent guide -I
hope someone can come out with a Malaysian list 
)
)
9
Ensure cloth diapers
dry properly: Or you will get a smelly damp smell on them.
10
Clean out the washing
machine: Remove build up and dirt that will stick to your cloth
diapers. Once in a while, use vinegar, baking soda with hot water and let it
run in the machine once or twice.
11
Use vinegar to help
control smells: It also helps to remove stains
12
Lemon juice:
Can also be used as a natural stain remover for cloth diapers.
