How often can you machine dry these without sacrificing quality? We have no space to air dry in our apartment.
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They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I actually think it dries quicker folded in half, as then both the absorbent pads are hanging down instead of one being on top. They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I... » Read More They can probably be machine dried on a very low heat just fine. The elastic might wear out quicker, but it shouldn't be too bad. I would recommend staying with the snap type though, as the hook & loop (velcro-type) might have more of a tendency to curl and catch lint in the dryer. Just make sure you do low heat because the outer water-proof layer could get damaged if the heat is too high.If you have room for one of those folding drying racks, those work well in small apartment spaces. You can easily hang this diaper by folding it in half over the dowels for those racks. FYI, I actually think it dries quicker folded in half, as then both the absorbent pads are hanging down instead of one being on top. « Show Less
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We have been macine-drying these (on low) for 5 months and have not seen any quality loss. We only put them outside to remove stains. They dry fast, as long as the dryer isn't too full!
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I never air dry anymore...I always use the dryer just because I don't have enough diapers to have half drying while the other half are being used and waiting to be washed. I haven't noticed too much wear and tear yet, because they have the flaps that open, they dry MUCH quicker than the bumgenius elemental so they do'nt need as much time in the dryer.
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My daughter has 15 diapers. She machine washes and dries them every other day for the last 7 months and they continue to do the job. Her friends have used them up to Having used the old style cloth diapers 30 yrs ago with plastic pants, I think these are amazing. They also have the hose to attach to the toilet for cleaning and the bum Genius bag for the diaper bag.
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That is really up to you. Some people would throw them away after one use. Others will use them until they are grimy. And some will rinse them off and let them dry for future use. That's your call. All I can say is I use them daily. I have them around the house in small boxes to use for vacuuming, for sleeping and for using loud appliances and tools.
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I don't think putting them in a dryer would be a good idea. I have a holder I created with floral foam and really tall sticks that I put my gloves on to dry just in case I get water inside them.
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I have just washed them with the rest of the laundry in either cold or warm water. Most of the time in the winter I use drying racks to add more humidity to the indoor air so thus far I have not dried them in the dryer. They do dry quite quickly being air dried.
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I've put mine in the dryer before. Although they really don't take long to air dry, a few hours, maybe overnight is generally all it takes. They're nice big laundry bags. I can fit 2-3 sweaters in mine.
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not that I know of .... I always hand wash them and let them air dry. I keep two sets so when one is drying, I can use the other.
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I wash them in the machine, under "sterilization." It works well. I do NOT dry them. I let them air-dry.
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Since they are in during your dryer cycle, they will be dry. I leave mine in the dryer 24-7. You just have to fish them out of your laundry after it is done drying... which can be quite the search.
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I've washed them in the washer using the delicate cycle, and just let them air dry. After all the cleanings and uses they're still like new!
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No - they are mostly dry when they are removed from the washer - there is no need for it
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I don't see why you couldn't use them in the dry-only portion but it might be good to contact the manufacturer of the machine.
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Yes you can.... but like anything in the dryer you want to get them out as quickly as possible to prevent them from getting wrinkled just sitting there after the cycle is over.
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I have kept them for 3 months with no drying problem. Beyond that, I don't know.
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I don't dry anything. I think dryers ruin everything; but I also live in an apartment & share a laundry room. Machine wash on permanent press. And then I hung comforter to dry. Fluffed up and does the job. I am using it as an insert for my duvet.
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I washed them in the sink and let them air dry. Don't know how they would handle a waher/dryer.
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Ours usually get washed cold and then dried on low. I forget to air dry nearly 100% of the time. I haven't noticed any degradation in quality either way though.
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We don't have a dryer either. I've been using these for 8 mo, with every intention of continuing on till potty training. One of the things I love about these diapers is that they dry super quickly and personally I think they are nice and soft but very easy to fold because they don't get as wrinkled and floppy.