A new way to refresh your leaky - stinky diapers!
Cloth diapers that are leaky and stinky, even after washing, can be a huge frustration for cloth diapering parents. Parents seeking out a solution can look to RLR Laundry Treatment...an easy-to-use laundry additive that is safe for all fabrics as well as covers treated with PUL.
What RLR Is and IS NOT
RLR Laundry Treament is a laundry additive that enhances fabric quality. It is not a soap, bleach, bluing agent, or detergent. It can be used on both white and colored fabrics without harm. RLR contains no phosphates or perfumes and is a biodegradable product.
How the Laundry Treatment Works
Often what happens during normal washing routines water, mineral deposits, dirt and particles of detergent get trapped in the fabric. For clothing this is often seen as discolored or faded fabrics after washing.
RLR added to the wash removes all of the residue trapped within the fabric and suspends it in the water. The unwanted particles are prevented from being redeposited and are washed away in the rinse cycle. RLR was made with the intention of being used once a month to help clothing appear vibrant and clean.
How this improves Wicking or Smelly Cloth Diapers
One of the biggest culprits that cause wicking diapers and diapers that have an "ammonia" smell is that detergent residue and other particles prevent the cloth diaper from working as they typically should. This can cause problems for diapers in several ways.
- Decreases the amount of urine the soaker absorbs
- Degrades the waterproof layer of covers
- Urine combines with the residue which creates an unpleasent odor
- Causes diaper rash that gives a burning sensation
When to Add RLR to you Cloth Diaper Washing Routine
It is not necessary to use RLR during every washing cycle. Only use RLR when problems appear, or use it on a monthly basis as a preventative measure.
Wash your CLEAN DIAPERS on a HOT wash with one package of RLR added to the wash. You will see a white, foamy mass of suspended particles in the water. Continue washing and rinsing on the hot cycle until you don't see any more filmy soap in the water. It is best to use a heavy duty cycle causing a stronger agitation which helps release more detergent build up into the water.
