nightkd
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We really want to use cloth diapers, but we live in an apartment complex with communal washing machines and dryers...
Do you think it's a bit unsanitary to wash dirty nappies in a communal washer? I mean, I thought it shouldn't be TOO bad because it's just a bit of poo and wee and it should all get washed away anyway, but...What do you think?
Also in terms of washing products and dryer sheets etc - I know you're meant to use mild washing powder/liquid and not meant to use dryer sheets because it effects the absorbency, would residual amounts of stuff from other people's washing make a difference do you think? Like if someone used dryer sheets before I put our nappies in the dryer, could it still effect absorbency?
AND another thing, I know people say to do different types of washes - so cold rinse, then really hot?? Something like that... Well our washer just has settings for lights, darks and colours I think and you can do an extra long cycle for 25cents more or something... It's pretty basic. And I don't know if we can open the dryer early if things are getting over-dried... I'm just worried we're not going to be able to cloth diaper because of something stupid like this, what do you think?
xx
P.S Just about to look and see if we have any diaper washing services around here, but I'd rather avoid that if possible because of the extra cost.
Do you think it's a bit unsanitary to wash dirty nappies in a communal washer? I mean, I thought it shouldn't be TOO bad because it's just a bit of poo and wee and it should all get washed away anyway, but...What do you think?
Also in terms of washing products and dryer sheets etc - I know you're meant to use mild washing powder/liquid and not meant to use dryer sheets because it effects the absorbency, would residual amounts of stuff from other people's washing make a difference do you think? Like if someone used dryer sheets before I put our nappies in the dryer, could it still effect absorbency?
AND another thing, I know people say to do different types of washes - so cold rinse, then really hot?? Something like that... Well our washer just has settings for lights, darks and colours I think and you can do an extra long cycle for 25cents more or something... It's pretty basic. And I don't know if we can open the dryer early if things are getting over-dried... I'm just worried we're not going to be able to cloth diaper because of something stupid like this, what do you think?
xx
P.S Just about to look and see if we have any diaper washing services around here, but I'd rather avoid that if possible because of the extra cost.