When I first started cloth diapering, I heard many moms chatting about the terror of bleach. To me, it made sense to use it, though, since I knew it would be killing those germs and getting the diapers really clean.
The facts are that bleach isn't good for most diapers out there. It can eat away at the fibers in your diapers and cause holes and fray edges. It can also decrease the absorbency and durability of the diaper, and can decrease the waterproofing in some diapers.
Some brands recommend it; BumGenius, for example, recommends to use 1/4 cup of bleach occasionally to the hot cycle.
If bleach isn't for you, consider using baking soda and oxygen bleach instead. They are both great at whitening the diapers, if you are concerned about that.
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