Make sure any solid “stuff” is already removed and any snaps are undone/straps are removed before you throw them in the washer. If cleaning blood or heavily soiled items that may stain or smell, we recommend a good rinse in cold running water until the water runs clear before storing for wash day.
Pretreat any creams or oil based stains with a drop of blue dawn dish soap. Hand wash and thoroughly rinse.
Wash heavily soiled products every 3 days to avoid odor and bacteria build up.
For a deep clean (think pee, poop, and puke):
Pre-wash (short cycle) in warm water (up to 140°F / 60°C) using the recommended brand and amount of detergent. We recommend Tide Original to Line 1.
Heavy Duty (longest cycle) warm/cold wash with proper detergent amount. We recommend Tide Original, amount depends on size of load.
For everyday, simpler messes (think spilled snacks or items you already pre-rinsed):
Regular cycle cold or warm water (up to 140°F / 60°C) with regular amount of detergent
Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and castile or coconut based soaps that can make your gear less absorbent or damage the waterproof materials.
Hang to dry as often as you can, tumble dry low if you are in a rush!
For personalized help with your wash routine, please check out our Wash Routine Help App , or reach out to us at delight@lilhelper.ca for more help