How to Take Care of Adult Diapers

Adult diapers help those who need assistance with incontinence issues. There are many types of adult diapers available, so it is up to the person needing the diaper to pick which type suits best. Once the user has chosen the diaper she prefers, it is necessary to take care of the diapers properly so she can get the best use and remain comfortable wearing the product.

Instructions

Cloth Diaper Care

• 1

  Rinse the used cloth diapers in water and remove all feces or urine from the diaper when you rinse it. Place the cloth diapers in a bucket to keep the material apart from other laundry until there are enough cloth diapers to wash.

• 2

  Soak the cloth diapers if there are a lot of stains. The diapers should get soaked in a bucket of water with 3/4 cup vinegar added, according to LL Medico company.

• 3

  Wash the diapers in a washing machine separate from your normal laundry. Wash in hot water at the highest water level on your machine. Add a detergent that is not abrasive to the skin as the soap should be of the mild variety.

• 4

  Dry the diapers on the hottest setting possible or hang to dry.

Vinyl or Plastic Diaper Care

• 5

  Remove vinyl or plastic adult diapers as soon as the diapers are soiled.

• 6

  Rinse the plastic underwear and remove all feces and urine from it. Do not place plastic underwear in the washing machine, instead you should hand wash it. Do not use any strong chemicals.

• 7

  Hang the undergarment up to dry on the edge of a shower rod or lay it flat on a towel to air dry.

Disposable Diaper Care

• 8

  Remove the soiled diaper and place in a plastic bag. Tie a knot on the bag.

• 9

  Place the plastic bag with the disposable diaper into the garbage bag in the bathroom and tie the garbage bag. Double bagging disposable diapers will keep the smell from penetrating as much.

• 10

  Remove the double bagged diaper from the house and place it in a garbage can outside. This keeps the smell from permeating your home.