Leaky  cloth diapers and diapers that stay stinky even after washing can be a  huge frustration to the cloth diapering parent. Parents seeking out a  solution can look to RLR Laundry Treatment . This easy-to-use laundry  additive is safe for all fabrics as well as covers treated with PUL.

What RLR Is and Is Not

RLR  Laundry Treatment is a laundry additive that enhances fabric quality.  It is not a soap, bleach, bluing agent, or detergent. It can be used on  both white and colored fabrics without harm. RLR contains no phosphates  or perfumes and is a biodegradable product.

How the Laundry Treatment Works

Often  what happens during normal washing routines is that water mineral  deposits , dirt, and particles of detergent gets trapped in the fabric.  For clothing this is often seen as discolored or faded fabrics after  washings.

RLR added to the wash removes all the residue trapped  within the fabric and suspends it in the water. The unwanted particles  are prevented from being redeposited and are washed away in the rinse  cycle. RLR was made with the intention of being used once a month to  help clothing appear vibrant and clean.

Why It Works To Improve Wicking or Smelly Cloth Diapers

One  of the biggest culprits that cause wicking diapers and diapers to have  an "ammonia" smell is that detergent residue and other particles prevent  the cloth diaper from working as they typically should. This can cause  problems for cloth diapers in four ways.

1. It can decrease the amount of urine the soaker can absorb.
2. It degrades the waterproof layer of covers.
3. When  urine combines with the residue, it can make for a most unpleasant  odor. As mentioned, RLR removes this residue from the cloth diaper. It  will improve the absorbency of soakers and help prevent wicking.
4. It can cause diaper rash that is like a burn.

When to Add RLR Laundry Treatment to your Cloth Diaper Washing Routine

It  is not necessary to use RLR during every washing of cloth diapers.  Parents who use cloth diapers may only want to use RLR when problems  crop up, or on a monthly basis as a preventative measure.

RLR  should be added to a hot washing cycle. If one were to peek in the  washing machine, they would see a foamy mass of suspended particles in  the water.

When you use RLR Laundry Treatment, wash your clean  cloth diapers on a hot wash with one package of RLR added to the wash.  You will most likely see a lot of foamy white suds. Continue washing and  rinsing on the hot cycle until you don’t see anymore filmy soap in the  washer. It is best to use a heavy duty cycle because you get a stronger  agitation which can help release more detergent build up into the water