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Old 07-07-2008, 01:05 PM
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Default Re: Can you use the clothes dryer for PUL Nappies

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Originally Posted by happymuppet View Post
When I have nappies really need, I put the boosters in the dryer on hot and hang the covers/pockets around the laundry picking up any excess warm air. They dry within an hour.
Totally agree with this method. This is how I do it if I need to use the dryer.

PUL is not some magical, mystical material that can withstand anything. It is basically a plastic, if you heat it up enough it will melt. To heat it up enough to repair itself is a fallacy, to get it to those temps you are basically "melting" your PUL and running the risk of a whole lot of other problems. That doesn't even take into consideration your elastic which is made of polyester and has a recommended washing temp of 40 degrees.

You can put your PUL in the dryer on low/medium but to be honest if you put your boosters in the dryer on warm and hang the shells near the dryer they will be ready at the same time and you don't risk damaging your nappies.
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