It\u2019s easy to accidentally wash all kinds of things that you didn\u2019t intend to put in the washer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keys, change, kid\u2019s toys\u2026 every now and again you\u2019re just too busy and something surprising makes it in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, will a diaper ruin a washing machine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, a diaper should not ruin a washing machine, but it will require careful cleanup, time, and a few more cleaning cycles to get back to being sparkly and sanitary. While an exploded diaper certainly looks like the end of your washer, this is definitely not the case!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Today we\u2019re going to tell you more about this subject, so that you\u2019ll know what to do if you accidentally wash a diaper, how you can get out those pesky \u2018absorbent crystals\u2019, and even how to set up a cloth diaper washing regimen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Without further ado, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n First off \u2013 don\u2019t worry. Washing machines are tough and this is definitely not the end, but you\u2019re going to need to do a bit of cleaning to get your washer back to its previous, pristine state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If a disposable diaper accidentally gets into the washer, then it likely \u2018exploded\u2019, and here\u2019s how you\u2019ll want to clean it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re reading this section, then those absorbent beads which make diapers so efficient have become lodged in the washer and you\u2019re probably panicking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Go ahead and take a deep breath, however, because we\u2019ve got you covered. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should be able to wash after this, even if there are a few scattered beads still present. The washer will be sanitary by and the beads should not harm it or harm your clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While some may end up in your laundry, the dryer cycle can certainly handle a small amount and send it right to the lint trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes! You can certainly wash cloth diapers in your washing machine, but you\u2019re going to need to wash them separately from your other clothing, and you need to give them a thorough pre-wash first outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The best strategy is to give them a spray with a diaper sprayer or a simple pressure attachment to a hose outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will keep the worst of it from solidifying and you can place the rinsed diaper in a plastic-lined diaper pail until you\u2019ve got enough cloth diapers ready to wash as a load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, give them a hot wash with some child-friendly, mild detergent and give it an extra rinse cycle for good measure \u2013 even with a mild soap, some children may become red or itchy with contact and the extra rinse will help to ensure that you\u2019ve removed as much of that detergent as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accidentally washing a diaper is frightening, but you can fix it up in a pinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get the worst of the diaper and mess out first, shake your clothing thoroughly, and give it a good wash or two and often that\u2019s all you\u2019ll need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If crystals or beads from the diaper are lodged in there, a little vinegar in the wash will quickly even the playing field, though it might take 2 cycles if there are a lot of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, if you want to wash cloth diapers, just be sure to rinse them thoroughly first and store them in a lined diaper pail until you\u2019re ready to wash them together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know what to do, you can relax a little. Your washing machine and your laundry are going to be just fine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to do if you accidentally wash a disposable diaper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is there a way to remove the absorbent ‘beads’ from the machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is it safe to wash cloth diapers in the washing machine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n