| Babies have several requirements when it comes to | | | | temperature. A 60 degree wash will rid your baby's |
| laundry. Their clothes need to be germ free and free | | | | clothes of most germs. Similarly, you should consider |
| from irritants. It is also useful to remember that | | | | washing your own bedding and towels at this |
| babies clothes will get stained very quickly, so | | | | temperature as it is likely your child will come into |
| delicate fabrics will not last as long as tougher ones. | | | | contact with them. These fabrics are in frequent use |
| Irritants | | | | and can become a breeding ground for bacteria. |
| A baby's skin is very sensitive to irritants and this | | | | Instead of using harsh chemicals which many irritate |
| includes excess detergent left in clothes, so it is vital | | | | baby skin and be difficult to remove from porous |
| this is removed before it touches the skin. To ensure | | | | fabrics try using a cup of vinegar in your wash. This |
| this is the case you can use an extra rinse at the | | | | will disinfect clothes without polluting the environment. |
| end of a cycle to rid the fabric of excess powder. | | | | Stains |
| Make sure you wash new baby clothes and bedding | | | | Let's face it, babies can be messy. Between nappy |
| before clothing your child as stores often treat | | | | stains, baby food and mud as they grow into |
| garments with a special finish to keep them pristine | | | | toddlers, you could have your hands full...of dirty |
| before you buy. While this is unlikely to cause serious | | | | laundry. The best way to get rid of tough stains is to |
| harm to your baby it could irritate skin or cause an | | | | pre treat them before washing them on your chosen |
| allergic reaction which will make your child | | | | cycle. |
| uncomfortable. And uncomfortable babies tend to let | | | | Baby wash cycle |
| you know about it by crying. | | | | The easiest way to wash baby clothes is with a |
| Germs | | | | dedicated baby wash cycle. The Hotpoint WDF740P |
| In order to get rid of germs and bacteria in your | | | | Aquarius washer dryer has such a cycle which helps |
| baby's clothes you should wash clothes on a high | | | | take the fuss out of cleaning baby clothes. |