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How To: Best Practices for Drying Your Reusable Nappies
The key aspect of maintaining cloth nappies is ensuring they are washed and dried properly. Proper drying not only preserves the longevity of the nappies but also helps them to maintain their absorbency and overall effectiveness for years to come. We'll explore the...
Washing 101: How to Prevent and Remove Mould From Your Nappies
Mould can be a serious problem for cloth nappy users. Not only is it unsightly, but it can also cause health issues and make your nappies less effective. If you have noticed mould on your reusable nappies, it is important to take action...
Washing 101: Vinegar and Reusable Nappies
Maintaining you reusable nappies is simple when you have an easy wash routine to follow. One of the common mistakes made by cloth nappy users is using vinegar as a cleaner or rinse aid. While vinegar is a natural and...
Washing 101: Bleach and Reusable Nappies
Washing and maintaining your reusable nappies is essential to having them last from birth to potty training with not just one child, but subsequent children as well. It is crucial to follow proper care instructions to ensure the longevity and...
Washing 101: Bio versus Non-Bio Laundry Detergents
Bio vs Non-Bio Laundry Detergents: What’s the Difference? When it comes to laundry detergents, you have two main options to choose from: bio and non-bio. But what exactly sets these two types of laundry detergents apart? We’ll explore the differences...
Washing 101: Enzymes in Laundry Detergent
Enzymes: The Key to a Deep Clean A good laundry detergent is essential to keep reusable nappies, wipes, sanitary pads, and nursing pads clean and hygienic. But have you ever wondered what makes these household detergents so effective? The answer lies...
Washing 101: Surfactants in Laundry Detergent
Surfactants in Laundry Detergents: Understanding their Role in Cleaning As we mentioned in our other Washing 101 article regarding enzymes in laundry detergents, choosing the right detergent is important to help us to keep our reusable nappies, wipies, period pads, and...
Cloth Nappy Shopping Guide
When you consider making the switch to using reusable nappies the terminology and research can seem a little bit daunting at first, and you may find yourself unsure with what you need to actually get started. Here at Summer Sweets...
Cloth nappies: Should I wash them in hot water or cold water?
We are often asked how best to wash cloth nappies and what washing instructions to follow. This often a contentious topic, but we will try to answer as clearly and accurately as we can. Should I use hot water? Should I cold rinse? Should I use a rinse cycle? Should I pre rinse? Should I pre wash? Allow us to guide you.
Reusable Sanitary Pads  - A comprehensive list of FAQs
Why should I choose to use reusable menstrual pads? Is it difficult to wash and care for them? How much money will I really save if I switch to cloth sanitary pads? Below we give you the answers to the...
How to Be More Sustainable: 44 tips
Sustainable living is a simple and practical philosophy that aims to reduce personal and societal excess waste by making positive changes, also known as eco-swaps, which help to counteract climate change and other negative environmental concerns. What is a Sustainable...
How you should wash and dry your Cloth Nappies
HOW YOU SHOULD WASH AND DRY YOUR CLOTH NAPPIES Step 1 – How to wash cloth nappies Taking good care of your cloth nappies to ensure they last from birth to potty training with your baby, and indeed any more...
Cloth Nappies – Let’s discuss some misconceptions and myths
Cloth Nappies – Let’s discuss some misconceptions and myths. There are so many misconceptions and myths circulating about reusable cloth nappies, so we asked our customers for the ones they’ve heard most often. "They always leak so they have to...
Cloth v Disposable Nappies: Why should I choose cloth nappies?
Why should I choose cloth nappies? Cloth v Disposable Nappies Each year in Ireland, 96 million disposable nappies will be dumped in landfills where they'll stay intact for centuries as they decompose. The very first disposable nappy which was introduced...
Why should I choose cloth nappies?
Why Should I Choose Cloth Nappies? Cloth nappies will save you a lot of money. This is an undisputed fact. Allow us to explain. Every parent or guardian has a different motivation for using cloth nappies. Your rationale for wanting...