Here are some recomendations from a fitted Nappy site : Bubba J's nappies


Dry Pailing We recommend dry pailing for the easiest management of your cloth nappying system. This means that nappies are placed straight in the nappy bucket (after disposing of any solid matter in an appropriate manner) without the addition of any bleaches or sanitising agents. Use of these agents may affect the longevity of the elastic in your Bubba J products, and can be harmful to sensitive skins. When your nappy bucket is full simply place the contents in your washing machine and wash as per your usual method. We choose to run a prewash cycle, and only use a third of the recommended detergent amount. We also add vinegar during the final rinse cycle which acts as a natural fabric softener, and recommend line drying whenever possible as the sun will aid in naturally bleaching and sanitising your nappies. (Please note wool covers should not be hung in direct sunlight).
I use the same method for folded nappies and micro fleece liners, also PUL covers..only lanolised wool covers take a bit more work

The nappies can be put in the drier, but never put any pocket nappies or PUL covers in the drier it will destroy them..they dry in such a short time anyhow..machine drying your nappy's will also santitise them.

The vinegar trick is the best part of the Dry pailing! I have NO stains on my nappies and Felix is 11 mths old (been using them for 8 mths)