quick question

LaBellaVida

Can you wash prefolds and flats in any type of laundry detergent without having issues?

Aurora_Borealis

Yes, with the following caveats:

1. Don't use something like Tide with Downy. The fabric softener will affect absorbency.

2. Some detergents out there just aren't that great at cleaning (Dreft, for example) and aren't strong enough to actually get diapers clean.

ETA: This is not to say that the only detergents that may cause problems with PFs & flats are Dreft and Tide with Downy. The hardness of your water also plays a big role in how well a detergent works.

nalaundi

what she said. :-)