Why adapt the routine to Candy, Hoover and Samsung Ecobubble machines?

Water-saving washing machines like Candy , Hoover , or Samsung Ecobubble are optimized to reduce water and energy consumption. This is an advantage for regular laundry… but a challenge for cloth diapers .

Indeed, these absorbent textiles require:

• a powerful mixing ,
• a high water level ,
• and a thorough rinse .

On an energy-efficient machine, this can cause:

• poorly rinsed diapers,
• ammonia smells ,
• a buildup of dirt ,
• a decrease in absorption ,
• micro-leaks despite inserts that are still far from being saturated.

If you notice foam, odors, or a loss of performance, your machine simply is n't using enough water . It's then essential to adjust your cloth diaper routine . To determine the right routine for your specific situation, you can use our routine calculator .

Essential options to enable on an energy-efficient machine

To compensate for the low water supply, always activate:

• Extra rinse : removes detergent residue.
• Intensive rinsing : increases the water level.
• Spin speed 1200 rpm minimum : prevents moisture stagnation.

💡 These options truly transform the washing efficiency on this type of machine.

The three recommended washing routines

1. Four-step routine (the most complete)

• Quick cycle without spin (5 min – without detergent)
• Cotton cycle 20–30 °C + extra rinse + 1200 rpm
• Quick cycle without spin (5 min)
• Cotton cycle 40–60 °C + extra rinse + 1200 rpm

2. Routine with “Cotton Prewash” cycle

• Pre-wash cotton 20–30 °C
• Pre-wash cotton 40–60 °C

3. Routine with integrated pre-wash option

• Cotton + pre-wash 20–30 °C
• Main cycle 40–60 °C

Dosage and choice of laundry detergent

How to dose correctly?

The correct dosage depends on:

• the quantity of diapers (actual weight),
• the concentration of your laundry detergent,
• the hardness of your water .

Test your laundry detergent with the MBDC tester .

• Cycle 1: total dose ÷ 2.25
• Cycle 2: full dose for heavily soiled laundry

Recommended laundry detergents

• Epsil
• Tandil
• Formal
• Super U Freshness

Laundry detergents to avoid

• Le Chat Bicarbonate (unstable results)
• Ariel (too foamy for low-efficiency machines)

Swoosh Test: Check if your diapers are properly rinsed

The Swoosh Test detects laundry detergent residue:

1. Fill a basin with clean water.
2. Insert a clean insert.
3. If the water foams → insufficient rinsing.

Complete guide: Performing the Swoosh Test .

Conclusion and key advice

With a machine that uses little water, adapting your cloth diaper washing routine is essential to avoid:

• dirtying,
• ammonia smells,
• loss of absorption,
• micro-leaks.

Remember:

• Always activate extra rinse ;
• Use the appropriate dosage;
• Check your inserts with the Swoosh Test ;
• Maintain your machine every month: see the guide .

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