Often we give lots of thought to our laundry routines: what detergent to use, how to sort our loads, how often to wash, which cycles and temperatures to use… But not nearly so often (or at least, not nearly as many of us) give as much thought to our water quality. Perhaps this is due […]
Sorting out your laundry, from the water up. This toolbox will help you to determine the quality of your water (hardness) and then match this with the appropriate formula of Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper Detergent for best laundry results. Why is this important? Hard water has a higher concentration of dissolved minerals (Calcium and Magnesium). […]
If the topic of laundry fascinates you as much as it does us, make sure you check out our other Laundry Science posts! C’mon, Baby, Do the Swish Water Quality – Soft, Hard, or Somewhere In Between Length of the Wash Cycle (Sometimes a Quickie Isn’t Enough) The Role of Water in Washing Cloth Diapers […]
Finding how hard (or soft) your water is can help you to use the right detergent and also help you to understand why you aren’t’ getting the results that you’d like to with your laundry. The following data originates from Canadian Water Quality Association. It is a great resource but does not include all cities […]
In our on-going laundry science series here at the N&G blog, we’ve looked at “the swish factor,” water quality, and how important it is to use plenty of water, but does it matter how long your wash cycle is? Absolutely. As you’ll remember from our discussion about why using plenty of water is important, part […]
Here at New & Green, we love diapers. This also tends to mean we love laundry. Not that it’s always been that way, but there’s something about clean cloth diapers freshly dried that is so… well, yummy-smelling and satisfying. But if you’re battling diapers that don’t come out so fresh, that’s not so fun. In […]
We’ve officially left January, but we still have some 2010 roundups for you. We took a look back to see what accessories hit the top five to make life easier for cloth diapering families in 2010. #5 Kissaluv Organic Hemp Wipes. These wipes are thin, yet absorbent. Big enough to clean up a big job […]
Here is a quick reference for selecting Rockin Green in select BC locations. The following data originates from Canadian Water Quality Association. It is a great resource but does not include all cities & towns. While we believe this information to be valid, if you are unsure or do not see your city/town on this […]
Today our featured mom is Pamela. How old are you? 28 What did you do (from a working perspective) before your baby arrived? I work as a medical/surgical LPN. Are you currently at home with your baby/children or working in/out of the home? Home with my daughter How old is your baby? 3 months When […]
Photo Credit Just in time for Canada Day, we thought we’d point the spotlight on the diapers and accessories available at New & Green that are made right here in the Land of the Maple Leaf. And there’s good reason to feel proud about these products – across the board, these are some of the […]