When do I put the fabric softener in? At the begining of the wash or on the rinse cycle?
1127806
I find it most effective when I add the fabric softener at the rinse cycle at 12 minutes left to go
751505
Gentle cycle wash, and NO HEAT or FLUFF dry (5-6 times depending on dryer) comes out perfect! Must use dryer or wont fluff up. Wash and dry alone. Enjoy :)
1432130
I think of my Wonderwash as a hand crank front loader. The key to the Wonderwash is to not over load it. You need head space so that the cloths can tumble while washing and rinsing. I use liquid detergent and softener together while washing, which consists of 200 rotations forward and back. I then let the cloths drain and I refill the tub for a rinse cycle. After another 200 rotations, I drain the water and put the cloths in my spin dryer, which will remove the soap, softener and dyes. I return the clothing to the Wonderwash for the final rinse of 200 rotations and then back to the spin dryer where the water comes out pretty clear and if it doesn't, then i go for another rinse. Keep in mind you can not do your laundry in bulk and for this reason, I believe, that my cloths come out cleaner, which you will notice with your colored cloths by how much dye will be removed when using the Wonderwash and a spin dryer combination for the first time. Cloths that I've had for years, when washed in my Wonderwash for the first time, released a lot of dye, which totally shocked me and made me realize that my cloths weren't really clean at all. For me, obtaining a spin dryer was the key to the whole process. You need to see the water being released from the cloths to decide if they need rinsed another time! Hope this helps. :-)
1484316
I have some similar cloths I bought elsewhere and I got ripped off but they also said don't dry with fabric softener. So I'll remember, I wash them in my regular wash, with the usual underwear, sox, etc. But I put them in a lingerie bag so I notice them when I'm putting things in the dryer. When I see them, I immediately put them aside and hang them on a rack to dry. And I think these are like mine so they take little time to dry. Hope this might help!
1975430
I have not washed mine yet. I was thinking that when the time came I probably would take it to the dry cleaners. I haven't read the Manufacturers Care Instructions. Sorry.
2109869
I would just put it in the wash by itself on gentle cycle with regular soap and hot water, then lay it flat to dry on a towel. Do not put in dryer.
1435453
It says in the Care instructions on the package to "Hand wash in Cold water with a mild detergent". "Do NOT use bleach or fabric softner". "Rinse thoroughly and Air dry". That's it. Pretty straight forward. Good Luck.
1387364
I have the same type of washer. I just put it in right after the detergent, in the same drawer. I know it's not the way the directions on the bottle say to do it, but I have never had a problem.
1758669
I just wash them in the washing machine in hot water with normal detergent and dry them in the dryer without fabric softener. I use them in the kitchen for everything, including fine straining, hence not using fabric softener. IF they get really greasy, you can throw a cupful of vinegar into the washer with them.
788866
Wash them with baby-safe detergent as you would any new clothing item that will be touching baby's skin. Never use fabric softeners - it will cause them to be less absorbent. A helpful tip my mom gave me: when washing them after use, include up to three tablespoons of vinegar. I guess a tablespoon per 10 diapers would be adequate. It will neutralize the ammonium in the urine (uric acid) and keep them from building up a stink.
1646525
No problems here! Wash on gentle in cool water and tumble dry on low. I even use the fabric softener/scent boost and haven't had any issues. Just unplug the the connector from the cover and you're good to go.
1849785
Try adding Downy UN-stoppables to the beginning of the wash cycle as well! ON a good note the smell last for a little more than a week after the wash.
1955904
I keep the soap nuts in until the whole cycle is finished. This is not a common soap - it's a natural "nut", so there is no lather. It works great and is really economical. I've been using them for a year now and I like the feel of the clothes when they are washed and dry. You don't need fabric softener. There is no film left on the clothes. Even flannel sheets are soft.
1455054
I've used the washer and dryer. It's not as soft as it was but I think that was probably inevitable. Nowadays I can't pull it away from my daughter long enough for a full wash cycle so I just give it a quick hand wash with a tiny bit of all free and clear, rinse well, ring it out- and give it back a little damp. It air dries fast.
2000181
Haven't tried it yet but the instructions say to wash on gentle cycle and dry on low or air dry.
1518546
Yes, I washed mine. I used the gentlest setting and mild deterent (half amount suggested) using cold water. I put it in the drier with a fabric softer sheet on the air setting . I let the air cycle on the dryer complete twice. Then I hung it on a line outside to allow it to completely dry. Perfect.
1540624
I use a homemade powder detergent in my HE washer on the regular cycle (hot wash/cold rinse) with an extra rinse. No fabric softener and if you choose to dry in the dryer, no dryer sheet should be used as they will decrease absorbancy. Personally I line dry.