How do you prep these inserts? Is there a special wash routine prior to using them for the first time?
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As with all natural fiber inserts, in order to get maximum absorbency, you will need to wash and dry a few times. You can use them after the first wash/dry cycle, but they become more absorbent after a few separate wash/dry cycles.
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I didn't prep for absorbency, I just washed them twice, just to make sure they were nice and clean. These are a great buy!
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I washed them about 3 times with laundry detergent that was okay for cloth diapers.
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No, you would just want to wash them just like you would any other laundry. Some websites suggest using certain types of detergent, but in the end it doesn't affect the absorbency.
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I have only used paper cup inserts- so no knives needed. If you greased the insides before putting in food they should come out pretty clean- but that would add extra cleaning needed. Even with the cups the oils bleed through so I clean each hole with a bottle brush. You'd have to at least rinse and wipe dry a cast iron one as well.
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Have not washed mine yet but this is what I am going to do. I am going to treat them like they were a gentle item I wash, I am going to spray them with fantasic because fantastic takes off everything it is amazing.. I am then going to put them into a pillow case tie it shut and wash them on gentle cycle.. I then am going to air dry them... Or in summer I will lay them out on my patio table to dry in the sun .. God Bless
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I wash mine in hot soapy water and then sterilize them. We're now starting to use the bigger ones too. Absolutely love them all!
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The directions say no, they should be treated like good cast iron. Soap will damage the finish and cause premature wearing. A simple wipe down with warm water is much better.
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I wash mine right after I use them, or at least run them under cool water while I briskly rub them together.Then later wash them with whites.
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I do the same thing as you do got the inserts: rinse the pee/poop, wash at hot temperature. I use home made detergent
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I did just to make sure they were clean. I just soaped up a cloth, rinsed and dried them a bit and poured in the mix. Very easy clean up afterwards as well.
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Sorry I don't know where you could buy new inserts. I haven't had a problem washing the inserts. I would suggest contacting the company that makes this product. Perhaps they have a website.
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I usually soak it for a minute or two in soapy water, rub it with my hands, and then rinse well. And, you can put them in boiling water to sanitize.
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Yes, I like to clean them well first. Clean the outside of the bottom with a long soak in alcohol. Then fill them. You can only do this about 2 times and then get new ones.
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I just soak them in hot soapy water and use a bottle brush if necessary. Rinse them well and let them air dry.
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Some people boil them before first use, i don't believe i did. To clean them i first shake off any solids, then rinse them in the toilet, tub, sink or hose them off. Machine wash with regular baby detergent (some use special diaper detergents but i choose not to for flats, the special detergents are more often used for stuffed diapers). Every couple weeks i machine wash and then hand wash with dish soap, the dish soap helps break down any build up of baby powder or rash ointment in the fibers. Really these diapers are great and low maintenance cleaning wise.
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Wash yourself, get stick wet, Insert, wait recommended time, and then wait approximately 15 minutes. And enjoy :)
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Use oxi-clean.. Let soak in hot water for 1/2 hour .. No need to put your hands in
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I would wash them with dish soap and rinse in very hot water, let them air dry. If you are worried about bacteria, boil water and dip the cloth end in to sterilize.
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I refrigerate them in the bag they came in. Take out what you need and let them warm before use. I dip them in clonex solution before use