Do they really wash clean???

[Snacks]

Sometimes we get stains, but after the next wash (if they don't get pooed on again) they are spotless once more!

[Uncle Amy]

That is so bizarre! Err . . .actually the ONE I have is terry toweling I think, do they stain? If so, why did I get the only one that does?!?!?!?

[Snacks]

Is it a terry flat, Amy? You can soak cotton flats without any problem, as far as I'm aware... (Soaking tends to coat the fibres of the more modern fabrics and also seems to wear out the elastic of MCNS.)
My nappies do stain, for sure. But they always come out, either after some sunlight or after the second wash. If you use microfleece liners (you can cut your own from microfleece that you can get fairly cheaply) that helps to protect the nappy too, and I find those MCNs I have that have a fleece inner are the most stain resistant.

[Uncle Amy]

its shaped like a disposable but with presstuds. ill give it a go

[KRK]

Ive never had any issues with my MCN staining either, I ensure I do a nice hot strip wash every 3rd or 4th wash though

[Uncle Amy]

what's that? (hot strip), sounds like something I'd like for my birthday

[Kazbah]

mwaaaaaaaa


a hot strip wash is (courtesy of ozclothnappies dog org)

Strip Wash: If you get a particularly bad buildup of wash product residue, you can "strip" your nappies with very very hot water and a little bit of plain (non-moisturising) dishwashing liquid. Don't use dishwashing liquid in a front loader, and check care instructions before using extremely hot water on modern cloth nappies. Watch for over-foaming, and rinse nappies very thoroughly afterwards until absolutely no suds remain.
Another way to strip wash is to add bicarbonate of soda to the wash, and vinegar to the rinse. Warning: Some nappies cannot be washed using these products, so please check with your nappy manufacturers carefully before trying this.