How do you prep this before you start use? Will 3 or 4 washes be okay to reach enough absorbancy? Do you prep in hot or cold water?
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I would do three more hot washes with extra rinses . Do not use detergent bc then you would have to do Another set if hot washes to make sure detergent is out
789789
I preped in hot water 5 times, drying in between (sometimes I skip a dry cycle in between if I get a lazy bout). I would do a min 4 times. I only use detergent (a very small amount) on the last cycle. Hope this helps :)
789790
**WARNING** I prepped with the method of 2 times washing (with no soap) using my he steam cycle, hot rinse, then put in them in the dryer, delicate cycle, low temperature. I planned to iterate once more, but when I took them out of the dryer, I found the fabric around the piping frayed and damaged. I am devastated. I don't know if this was from the prepping with washer/dryer (I'm can't imagine so), but I'm not happy with this product and will not buy more. The diapers look 5-7 years old, and they're brand new.
789791
I prepped in hot water. I washed them 3 times. They were super absorbent. Im now 4 months in. My son is heavy "front" wetter so I use 2 inserts in his pocket diapers now.
789792
Definitely prep in hot water. I washed mine 6 times to be on the safe side. Make certain you wash them separate from all other diaper supplies during the prepping, you don't want the bamboo oils getting on anything else. They're fantastic though. I use one during the day in covers and 2 at night in pocket diapers for my 5 month old and we're getting along great.
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The instructions say to pre-soak for 15 minutes in cold water then wash on gentle setting for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and spin in the washer. Preheat the dryer for 2 minutes then dry on low for 10 minutes. Finish drying on a line or over a shower.
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You'll need to prep them first. Wash in hot at least 3 times, drying between each time. That gets most of the natural oils out (that you need to keep away from your microfiber). The prepping can be done with other non-diaper laundry if you want. After that, you can wash them with the rest of your diapers and inserts just fine.
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I wash mine on the most delicate setting in my washing machine, soaking it first for about a half-hour in warm water and Ivory Snow. I air dry it. When I first got it, I washed it in the bathtub. Several trips to the chiropractor later, I gave up this practice but would wash it by hand if I had a big laundry tub or some way of washing it that didn't require bending over to work on what becomes a very heavy item. I don't trust the heat of the dryer not to have an effect on the longevity of the tiny wires imbedded in the fabric. I would be interested in knowing how other people are washing theirs. Oh yes, and what the manufacturer says to do . . . and how they determined it was safe to wash it whatever way they say.
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I personally have not laundered it as of yet, but I'm sure in a garment bag on light wash and cold water, it would be OK. Or you can probably hand wash and lay on towel to dry. Good Luck and hope it works out for you.
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We recommend washing the towels before the first use. First, a wash will remove any impurities that the towels may have acquired during transportation and storage (it is always a good rule to wash any linen before using it). Second, the towels will become softer and more absorbent after a couple of washes, and will lose any remaining lint. We recommend washing in either hot or cold water and with or without bleach (at the customer's preference). We recommend drying in low heat to minimize shrinking. However, many customers choose to dry in high heat either out of convenience (with other linens) or because they believe it results in cleaner towels.I hope this helps.LisaLiliane Collection We recommend washing the towels before the first use. First, a wash will remove any impurities that the towels may have acquired during transportation and storage (it is always a good rule to wash any linen before using it). Second, the towels will become softer and more absorbent after a couple of washes, and will lose any remaining lint. We recommend washing in either hot or cold water and with or without bleach (at the customer's preference). We recommend drying in low heat to minimize shrinking. However, many customers choose to dry in high heat either out of convenience (with other... » Read More We recommend washing the towels before the first use. First, a wash will remove any impurities that the towels may have acquired during transportation and storage (it is always a good rule to wash any linen before using it). Second, the towels will become softer and more absorbent after a couple of washes, and will lose any remaining lint. We recommend washing in either hot or cold water and with or without bleach (at the customer's preference). We recommend drying in low heat to minimize shrinking. However, many customers choose to dry in high heat either out of convenience (with other linens) or because they believe it results in cleaner towels.I hope this helps.LisaLiliane Collection « Show Less
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Wash on gentle cycle. Do not bleach, cold water. Dry on gentle air fluff dry. Low heat
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Hot wash is fine. Hang to dry or extra low in dryer to prolong life of product
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Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle and mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry.
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Hello. I wash it in warm water and dry it at a low temperature setting, or air dry.
2185202
Worked for me, Mild soap, cold to almost warm water, do not use even close to hot water!!! No hot water!!! Pat dry on a towel then air dry over night. Then a little lite brushing only if necessary and you should be good to go.
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Wash in cold water, no detergent. Instruction says you must wash at least once to activate absorbency. It's the pits to dry in dryer. I had to clean out the dryer thoroughly and still found little hidden piles the next week. My guess is that hosing and turning the mat frequently while hosing MAY work but I don't have direct experience. Good luck
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I use between 3-4. I have found that this product requires a LOT to lather on its own. I have found if I pre-wash with a different shampoo first, I can use less of this product and still get a good lather. Still its frustrating that the bottle is so small and on its own you'd have to use so much of it. It ain't cheap!
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I actually haven't tried yet! But it says you can wash it in cold with powder detergent, no fabric softener.
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Sure just use a mild detergent or hand soap and wash by hand only. Air dry, and your ready to go in a couple of hours or so..
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We do not have soft water, and I wash in warm. I don't notice any issues. I pour it in slowly though. You are supposed to put the water in first, then the soap, then the clothes. I turn on the water, then pour a small amount in my hand and let the water run over my hand to distribute the particles. I found that when I poured it in like you would think, it clumped together. So, if you just take an extra minute and distribute it slowly, it will dissolve better. I'm not sure if that's related to the water type/temp, but it is something I learned. :)
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Really, just wash by themselves (not with any other laundry) in cold water with extra rinse and NEVER use any fabric softener. You get into trouble when you use detergents with extra ingredients like fabric softeners, oxyclean, brighteners, etc. Dry without fabric softeners on low heat. If you air dry the cloth will become stuff and scratchy. And if you wash or dry with other laundry you risk lint balls ruining the cloth.