How does Inge wash diapers?
I store poopy diapers separate from my wet diapers in a smaller Ditty Bag, which I store in the diaper bag. On wash day I prewash the small load of poopy diapers separately so they get plenty of swish room in the machine without getting poopy residue on all the diapers. Then I add all the rest of my diapering stuff, including washable covers and pail liner (inside out). No wool in the washing machine! Then I run a hot wash with a small amount of detergent and a cold rinse followed by either an extra cold rinse or another water-only wash and rinse cycle if I am concerned about detergent buildup and want them extra clean. I line dry everything after a quick 5 minutes of fluffing in the dryer. But if I machine dry (on rainy weeks) I will not put the covers or bags in the dryer as they dry quickly enough clipped to the handles of the cabinets or just on top of the dryer. When my third was born, I simplified how I handle dirty diapers. I do not dunk or swish or spray poopy diapers. I shake
