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Washing Guidelines
Using Real Nappies can be up to 40% better for than the environment than using disposables but it does depend on how you use them. Follow our washing guidelines to help you achieve the maximum savings:
Store used nappies in a lidded bucket – no need to soak
Wash in full loads at no more than 60 degrees
Use A rated appliances
Use an eco detergent but don’t use fabric conditioners or chemical sanitisers
Avoid tumble drying – hang outside or use an airer
Never iron your nappies!
Switch to a ‘green energy’ tariff for your electricity
For maximum environmental benefit, reuse the nappies on another child or pass them on to someone else - the more times they get used the better!
This table shows the impact different washing practices have on the environment:
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Using Real Nappies can be up to 40% better for than the environment than using disposables but it does depend on how you use them. Follow our washing guidelines to help you achieve the maximum savings:
Store used nappies in a lidded bucket – no need to soak Wash in full loads at no more than 60 degrees Use A rated appliances Use an eco detergent but don’t use fabric conditioners or chemical sanitisers Avoid tumble drying – hang outside or use an airer Never iron your nappies! Switch to a ‘green energy’ tariff for your electricity For maximum environmental benefit, reuse the nappies on another child or pass them on to someone else - the more times they get used the better!This table shows the impact different washing practices have on the environment:
| Impact Category | Global warming potential – percentage difference to using disposable nappies |
Use A rated appliances | -9% |
Wash in full loads in an A rated appliance | -16% |
Wash at 90° | +31% |
| 100% tumble dry | +43% |
100% line dry | -16% |
| Reuse on 2nd child | -6% |
| Combined - full load, 100% line dry, reuse | - 40% |
| Combined – wash at 90, 100% tumble dry | +75% |
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