How to Wash Reusable Cloth Diapers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Machine Wash

01

Knock off poop in the pot under a force of water.

02

Put the dirty diaper in the machine with a little detergent and run a short cycle (20-30 mins) to rinse off pee.
We recommend using Eco-Laundry Detergent Sheets.
Do add water softener if you have hard water.
Do not use conditioners, fabric softeners or detergent with fragrances.

03

If you want to, you can now add your other clothes to the machine and run your longer regular wash cycle (45-60 mins).
Add detergent as recommended by the detergent brand depending upon the total load.

04

Dry in machine.
During monsoon & winter season, an extra spin is recommended.

Hand Wash

01

Knock off poop in the pot under a force of water.

02

Rinse off pee, using a little detergent.

03

Soak diaper for 30 minutes in detergent water with detergent amount as recommended by detergent brand.

04

Wash well by rubbing properly.
We recommend using Eco-Laundry Detergent Sheets.
Do add water softener if you have hard water.
Do not use brush, Dettol, fabric conditioners, fabric softeners or detergent with fragrances.
Do not wring hard.

05

Rinse thoroughly till no detergent remains.

06

Line dry under the sun.

FAQs

How many hours can I store the used SuperBottoms UNO before I put them for wash?

If it has been pooped in, we recommend you to rinse off the poop as soon as possible and store the diaper for a maximum of 48 hours before you put it for wash. If it has only been peed in, you can simply store it for upto 48 hours.

How to store the diapers until wash?

You can store SuperBottoms UNO in a SuperBottoms Waterproof Cloth Bag or a lightly covered bucket until wash.

Which detergent do you recommend to wash SuperBottoms UNO?

We highly recommend using SuperBottoms Eco-Laundry Detergent Sheets.

Alternatively, you can use Surf Excel or any detergent powder that does not contain extra fragrances or conditioners. Additives like fragrances and conditioners can cling to the fabric of the organic cotton soakers, reducing absorbency and causing leaks.

Avoid liquid detergents, baby detergents, and soap bars as well.

I use Dettol to disinfect all baby clothes. Why can’t I use Dettol on SuperBottoms UNO as well?

Dettol is not recommended to be used on SuperBottoms UNO. The additives in Dettol can cling to the fabric and cause irritation or reduce the absorbency of the diapers. Infact most Paediatricians don’t recommend using dettol even for regular baby clothes these days for immunity building reasons.

Regular Sun drying is the best anti-bacterial solution for baby clothes!

Is SuperBottoms UNO hygienic enough to reuse since it absorbs pee and poop?

SuperBottoms UNO is nothing but 100% cloth and is like any other garment which you use on the baby. When stored and washed properly, SuperBottoms UNO is extremely hygienic to use. Even Paediatricians vouch for it!