Sanitary cycle on HE washer?

betheveh

Okay, so is it good, better, or worse to use the sanitary cycle on my HE washer for my new CD's? It is an extra hot wash vs hot wash...on the manufacturers guide it lists diapers as appropriate for this cycle but wasn't sure if it could break down my diapers faster?

I am doing a cold prewash, then sanitary (extra hot) then extra "skincare" rinse.... 

bugandbibs

The sanitary cycle is usually too hot to use everyday on diapers that contain PUL, snaps, or elastic.  It will break them down faster and will give your diapers a shorter life span.  I only ever use it when I get used to diapers.

If you are using PFs(or something similar), you can use the sanitary cycle without worry.  Just wash your covers in a different load.

FutureMrsCaesar

The sanitize cycle gets a little *too* hot for regular use.  I plan to use mine about once per month just to keep the dipes clean and as sanitary as possible.  I've read lots of other forums where people use that cycle everytime, but I don't think it's necessary or good for the diapers in the long run.

stahlop

I used the sanitary cycle for the fitteds we used to use.  When we switched to pockets I only did it for the first wash.