Wool Cover Care
You will need to lanolize your wool cover before first use.
You can use Lansinoh, Imse Vimse Wool Cure or most any other "pure" lanolin
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•In your bathroom sink, dissolve a pea size amount of lanolin (or 1-2 fl oz of Imse Wool Cure) in about 2 quarts of very hot water. (I just let the hot water run from the faucet)
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•Soak the wool cover in the sink overnight (or for at least 6-8 hours). You can do multiple covers at a time, just add a bit more lanolin and water for each additional cover
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•Squeeze out excess water (it helps to roll and press it in a towel) and hang to dry
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•You will want to re-lanolize every 4 weeks (or sooner if it begins to lose its water resistance)
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•For regular care, let your cover air dry in between uses and wash it weekly (or sooner if it smells stinky when dry*) with a wool shampoo like the Imse Vimse Wool Wash.
*The cover will smell from a wet diaper, but this odor dissipates as the cover dries; the lanolin in wool actually neutralizes the urine in the cover (amazing!). If, however, it’s still stinky once it’s dry, then it’s time for a wash.
