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I often get asked about dealing with stains on cloth menstrual pads. Due to the nature of washable pads, it’s highly likely that you are going to have some stains to deal with from time to time. But, with a few little tricks up your sleeve, it shouldn’t be a big problem. Washing hints for cloth pads When it comes to washing cloth menstrual pads, cold water is your friend. This may seem a little strange, usually, when it comes to cleaning very dirty washing, warm water is ideal. The difference with washing menstrual pads is that blood is a protein. This means that hot water denatures it and causes the stain to set. It is a similar process to when you cook an egg. The heat causes the egg white to turn from clear to white and solidify. The heat has denatured the protein and altered it. If you wash your pads in cold water, you have a much better chance of washing out blood and stopping stains from occurring in the first place. You don’t need to use any special powders or liquids, your usua

One of the questions I am often asked is can I use cloth nappies on a newborn baby? There’s no reason why you can’t use cloth right from birth, in fact in many ways it’s the best choice. Here’s our guide to using cloth from day one. Using cloth from birth Can I use cloth nappies on a newborn baby? Cloth is a great choice for a newborn baby. Unlike disposable nappies, you can easily see when your baby is wet and judge how often they are both weeing and pooing. Many hospitals choose to offer cloth nappies from birth for this very reason. What are the best cloth nappies for a newborn? I usually recommend cotton prefolds or flat nappies for newborn babies. There are a number of reasons for this. Firstly these nappies dry quickly, which is great when you’ve got a newborn. They are also really easy to use and being cotton they are a natural, breathable fabric. Starting out with cloth Using cloth nappies needn’t be hard. If you’re looking to use cloth nappies on your newborn baby, the