Should I boil them for 30 minutes and cold wash before use? What should I do before use? What kind of detergent do you recommend?Thanks
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Yes you can boil for 30min before first time use. I use Arm and Hammer sensitive. I first used the cloth diaper friendly stuff and it didn't work well and was expensive! Just use regular laundry soap. It's cheaper and cleans the poop and pee out better than the other stuff.
1647244
I never boil. I just wash and dry them 8-9 times and that does the trick. I use Charlie's Soap.
1647245
You should definitely prep these before use. Because they are unbleached, they retain a little bit more natural oil. You can boil them to prep them or wash them a few times (you don't need to dry between washings), and the absorbency will improve with more washing. You can use a detergent specific to cloth diapers, or any detergent that is free of dyes/scents. We use Country Save.
1578431
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.
789788
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
1342422
I use cold water to wash all my clothes and the soap nuts worked fine. I did not use the liquid version though. I soaked the soap nuts in hot water first before putting in the washer (along with the water). I also put in a bit oxi-clean and baking soda. I use the wool balls with essential oil for dryer instead of dryer sheet. They ,too, work very well for me.
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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.
83314
I washed them on delicate cycle in cold water, using regular Tide detergent. Then I dried them on the air setting of the dryer, with no problems at all.
1955905
When I used them I made the liquid and used it because I was a cold water user. I do not use them anymore and make my own laundry detergent with castile soap, washing soda and borax and love it.
118381
I once read a suggestion that works: rub some vegetable oil (any kind will do, I assume) into the cold pan, and then add some Kosher salt and rub that into pan. Wipe dry. When you're ready to use, warm it a little, add a little more oil, and add the food for cooking.. It was suggested to me that I not wash the pan after, but just wipe it clean (sort of like cast iron treatments), but I have cleaned it and then repeated the oil and salt as needed. It works pretty nicely. By the way, if you get any stains on it, I have found that Barkeeper's Friend works miracles!
945673
I just wash in cold water. They do fine. I put in dryer for just a little bit.
534316
They emailed me washing instructions after I purchased them. Machine wash warm (I just washed mine with the rest of the kitchen towels), air dry. Do not use while wet. They seem to dry fast, but I would give them a day or two just to be sure! Stains (barbecue sauce) come out easily. I washed mine with a liquid detergent (purex).
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I wash them by hand. They are very thin and I would worry about scratches and shape distortion by the hot water.
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I heated them on high for about 20 minutes before the first use. Then I oil them each time before use. They really clean up nice.
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Cleaning it is easy, the trick is to dry it off completely before using it again.What I usually do is, let it cool after heated use, wipe it with a wet cloth , the dirtier the wetter the cloth, i have not put them under running water but i guess it could be done if need be. Once clean, dry it with a cloth, let it dry over a cloth, or take it out under sun light to be sure it is dryed out completely. I usually wrapthem in paper towels to keep them dry before heating them again.
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I never rinse them or soak them; use them full strenght, but only use a Tbsp or 2 depending on your taste. Chop them on a cutting board. Never add extra salt as they have plenty. I use them mostly in stir fry. Be sure to check your recipe. I use them with pork & chicken; but there are endless opportunities. Everything is to taste.
1760614
I wash them in cold or lukewarm water (cotton will shrink otherwise) with regular detergent (cotton is tough, though) in the washer or by hand. Dry them in the dryer on low or hang to dry in shower.
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I did. They recommend dry cleaning which I object to. I have washed it on gentle cold water settings using a Maytag machine. I air dry them when they are done washing. The only problem is the label they have glued on.
397183
I haven't washed mine yet, but I was planning on just using warm water and Woolite. They should be fine