I remember during my brief encounter with terry flats with my first bub that I would soak the nappies in a bucket of napisan overnight before washing. I know you don't need to do this with mcn...but should I be doing this flats? How on earth do nappies (flats or mcn) not stain if you don't soak them in anything?

Is dry pailing just putting them in a bucket by thmeselves? No water...nothing?

You can tell i'm new to this...any help appreciated!