It is very essential to keep the clothes of babies in good order. Parents love buying expensive and stylish clothes for their babies and these clothes demand extra care. One should bear in mind that the fabrics of baby clothes is not the same as the fabric of adult clothing items. The clothes of babies should not be washed with the same detergent as that used for regular clothing items. Let’s have a look at some of the general tips that will help in taking care of baby clothing.
Laundry detergent and soaps: The detergent for baby clothing should be different from the detergent used for washing regular clothes. The normal detergent is harsh for the baby’s skin. Such harmful chemicals cause damage to the sensitive woolen and cotton fabrics of the clothes of babies. Normal household detergents also carry strong scent which can lead to irritation on the baby’s skin.
Detergents which are exclusively made for baby clothes carry mild scent and also lesser amount of chemicals. Such detergents are good for both the baby’s fabric and baby’s skin.
The laundry duty: It is confusing for parents whether or not they should wash the clothes of the baby in the regular laundry or not. Few experts are of the view that is okay to wash baby clothes along with the clothes of other family members. But in order to stay on safe side, do the laundry of your baby’s clothes separately. In case you have more time then also go for an added spin-cycle for the clothes.
Removing stains from clothes: Removing wicked stains is always a daunting task. It is vital to faintly pre heat the stained portion of the cloth. Apply sprays meant for pre heating the stained portions. Let the cloth soak for a few minutes so that spray gets through the tougher parts of stain. After that apply an oxygenated stain-remover to remove the dairy part and the proteins contained in the stain. Now you should wash the clothes. Make sure that you check the clothes after you have washed them and then only place them in the dryer. In case the stain is still visible, repeat the above steps. If the cleaning is completely done, then move on to the drying part.
Follow the above mentioned tips for an effective cleaning of baby clothes.