OK, please don't shoot me for asking a question that has almost certainly been answered multiple times before - and actually has a current active thread, but I have some specific requests for advice. Please help
Our reusables are very smelly after DD has weed in them. I'm aware that this might be due to teething and/or build up of powder. I have a varied collection including Cotton one size nappies, Bumgenius and Blueberry pockets (with microfibre/micro+hemp inserts), a fleece, fluffle-type (polyester) and bamboo. (Thank goodness I haven't started using the Ella's House I got recently, or that would add more to the mix!)
I currently dry pail for a couple of days, rinse - sometimes with white vinegar - wash on 40 degrees - with either 1/2 scoop Fairy Non-Bio or Eco Balls - and line or airer dry. They smell fine after washing.
The Nappy Lady (and you lovely helpful peeps on here) seem to advocate stripping nappies in a hotter wash and/or multiple washes and rinses.
Question:
What temp would you recommend for washing the different types (I only have a couple of polyester), what combinations of washes & rinses work for you, and what should I do about the outers of the BG & BB? (I'm thinking 'no' to a hot wash for those.)
Many thanks for reading this and helping me crawl out from under the pile of reusable gathering in the utility room!