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Review Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine

Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine
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The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others
Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine :
4.76 out of 5 based on 28 reviews.
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As mums, we are always on the lookout for appliances that will take care of our family’s needs.

Which is why we were thrilled to announce the Kleenmaid product review where we delivered an Eco Sensitive Washing Machine (LW8014) to a group of mums to trial and review at home!

Here’s why all mums will love the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine …

Detergent Mix and Spray

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine mixes the detergent with water before spraying into the drum of the machine – a unique process which ensures the detergent gently yet thoroughly penetrates the fibres of the clothes being washed. This also means that the water temperature can be lowered by up to 50%, which means less wear on fabrics and allows whites and colours to be washed together.

Dynamic Drum Design

The holes in the drum of a washing machine play an important role in improving the gentleness and effectiveness of your daily wash. Kleenmaid’s Dynamic Drum Design cleverly optimises the number, shape and size of the holes for optimal cleanliness and has a counter rotating drum to ensure your clothes don’t get tangled.

Spiral Curved Agitators

The spiral curved shaping of the agitators in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine continuously yet gently moves the wash load into the centre of the drum, guaranteeing a comprehensive and total clean every time.

Strong and silent

The unique ‘boomerang’ design on the side walls gives the machine’s cabinet strength and keeps noise to a minimum. This means, you can do your washing at a convenient time, while being sure you won’t wake your little ones enjoying forty winks.

Eliminates allergens and bacteria

Using the ‘Allergy Safe’ program, seven allergens and four bacteria types can be eliminated, giving you the peace of mind that your wash is as sanitary as possible.

15 fully customisable wash programs

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine lets you select from three different stain levels, multiple spin speeds, cold to 90°C wash temperatures as well as easy ironing options, giving you a customised wash every time. There’s even the option of a 12 minute rapid wash for when you need clean clothes, fast.

Eco logical system

The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine weighs the wash load at the start of each new cycle, meaning you’ll not only save water but also energy.

Safety and protection

To protect your Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine, the LW8014 comes with an impressive list of controls including excessive foam control, overflow protection, multiple failure detection, child safety lock and 3 year full parts and labour warranty, which is supported by Kleenmaid’s highly skilled national service network.

 

 

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Published 7th April 2016

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  • All I do is washing

    I would like to review the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine as mine is on its way out and with a large family trying to do washing my hand is going to take me forever to get through. Plus the thought of trying to wash sheets by hand is putting me off. This machine sounds really good and I like the fact that the hot water can be up to 50% less and I also like that the detergent mixes with the water before spraying into the drum that makes more sense to me. I would really like to try out this product and hope I get an opportunity to do so.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • No more dog smell!

    I threw my dog’s bed and blanket into the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive washing machine. I admit I hadn’t washed either for some months so they absolutely stank and were covered in dog hair! The dog bed looked a bit lumpy from washing when it came out (I put the spin on 800rpm so it was pretty wrung out and nearly dry!) but it shook back into shape easily. Both the dog bed and the blanket came out smelling nothing like dog, just a lovely ‘just washed’ smell, and all the dog hairs were gone. Lots of room in the machine too, it easily held the dog bed and the blanket with room to add more. Dog not happy with his clean bed, but I am very happy!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • 12 minute wash cycle

    I had a last minute sports uniform ’emergency’ today- i.e. my son wanted his sports uniform to take to school, it was at the bottom of the clothes basket wet and smelly. Did the 12 minute wash option on the machine, chucked the clothes in the drier and they were ready in about half an hour!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Dust Mite Allergy Benefit

    My old top loader had the hot water plumbed into the machine, meaning I could only wash to around 50 deg C. I have always hot washed all bedding and towels due to my sons severe allergies to dust mites. Having washed towels and bedding in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine he has commented on feeling better when waking in the morning, and being less reliant on his preventer medication. I have been washing the towels and bedding at 70 deg C, and using the extra rinse cycles. It is great to think his need for medication has dropped. The bedding and towels look and smell cleaner than they ever have in the past! An added bonus of the machine is the hot rinse that can be done when washing at lower temperatures – this ensures all clothing and bedding can be adequately treated. Customised wash setting like these are just not available with other machines.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Dry Clean Only? Not with the new Kleenmaid!

    I decided to test the new machine on some winter jackets that needed freshening up. One was a wool blend coat, the other a feather filled jacket. I would never have put these in any top loader, but decided to put them in the Kleenmaid eco sensitive machine on the hand wash cycle. The jackets came out like new! I was so impressed that this machine – it will certainly cut down on my dry cleaning bill in the future!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Suits washed

    I thought I would give the hand wash cycle a go and put two school blazers in for a wash over the weekend- I usually dry clean them but they came up really well. Grime on collars gone and tomato sauce on a sleeve no longer there! No more trips to the dry cleaner!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • The dreaded rugby shirts after a rainy Sunday game

    Since we have to test the new Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive we volunteered to clean the rugby jerseys after a Sunday game in the rain and mud. Yet again the machine did not disappoint. The setting for extra dirty, combined with the extra rinse cycle was great. I love how the machine can be so easily programmed to suite the wash that you require. Attached are some photos so you can judge for yourself.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid - old versus new

    Having previously owned (and loved) a Kleenmaid top loader washing machine, I was very excited to be selected to trial the new Eco Sensitive washing machine. The old Kleenmaid was reliable, easy to use and always gave a great wash. I wondered how the new machine would compare – I was not disappointed! The Eco Sensitive is again easy to use, and provides the added advantages of being able to customise the wash cycles depending on the wash need. There is the short 12 minute cycle, the versatile 60 minute / 60 deg C cycle and the cotton cycle. My clothes are emerging cleaner than they have in the old machine, without the need for soaking. The kids school shirts look like new with the grubby collars and cuffs white again! I am looking forward to finding out all the features of this machine over the next few weeks!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • 60 at 60

    So I’ve been trialling the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine for about 2 weeks and during that time I’ve probably done about 14 loads of washing, and I’ve been using all of the different programs to work out what works for me and my family. Day to day the program I’m using the most is the 60 degrees for 60 minutes cycle. It’s quick and means I can get a couple of loads done in the evening, ready to hang out the next morning. I change the temperature to cold for my coloured washes, and love how you can change the temperature even when the cycle has started! My next load is going to be the dog bed and blanket- not sure if it has a special program (hand wash?). Watch this space!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • 1400 spin option is great

    My current machine spins to 1200 (?rpm I think it’s called!), which is fine in summer. But at this time of year and for the next 4-5 months I find I need to finish the washing off in the clothes dryer, as the shorter days and less sun means my clothes don’t completely dry. I’ve found that putting a load of washing in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive with the 1400 spin option (which is the default spin speed) the clothes come out of the machine drier and they are completely drying on the line- so no double handling of washing, and I’m saving on my energy bill!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • All I do is washing

    I would like to review the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine as mine is on its way out and with a large family trying to do washing my hand is going to take me forever to get through. Plus the thought of trying to wash sheets by hand is putting me off. This machine sounds really good and I like the fact that the hot water can be up to 50% less and I also like that the detergent mixes with the water before spraying into the drum that makes more sense to me. I would really like to try out this product and hope I get an opportunity to do so.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Just brilliant

    This machine is so quiet, I had to really listen to hear it! The allergy wash is particularly good as 2 of my kids suffer from allergies. This wash eliminates the nasties causing allergies. There 15 wash programs, every size and washing level is catered for. And it weighs your washing so it knows how much water to use, which saves water consumption. So many safety and protection pluses in place. An all over excellent machine, super impressed

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • I love my new washing machine, thankyou Kleenmaid.

    After using my 30 year old washing machine I was lucky enough to be in a position to purchase the new Eco Sensitive washing machine from Kleenmaid. I am so impressed the spin dry is amazing cuts the actual drying time for sure. To be able to choose between all the different wash settings/options is a real treat for me. I no longer run from my ugly laundry, it now looks amazing so modern and sleek.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • My amazing new washing machine, thank you Kleenmaid.

    I recently took advantage of the Kleenmaid offer of saving $1000 off a new Eco Sensitive, I am so glad I did. I love it after using a very old washer for the last 30 years. I especially love that my towels in particular don’t take as long to dry, the spin dry on this washer is amazing. Love all the different settings/options. My laundry is looking quite sexy, so sleek I don’t run from my laundry anymore.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid

    Wow this is a great washing machine to Iove. The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine is sensitive to all my washing needs. the 12 minute eco cycle is so great when you really need something washed in a hurry (like a forgotten choir shirt or gym gear that we have washed in a hurry).

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Dust Mite Allergy Benefit

    My old top loader had the hot water plumbed into the machine, meaning I could only wash to around 50 deg C. I have always hot washed all bedding and towels due to my sons severe allergies to dust mites. Having washed towels and bedding in the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive machine he has commented on feeling better when waking in the morning, and being less reliant on his preventer medication. I have been washing the towels and bedding at 70 deg C, and using the extra rinse cycles. It is great to think his need for medication has dropped. The bedding and towels look and smell cleaner than they ever have in the past! An added bonus of the machine is the hot rinse that can be done when washing at lower temperatures – this ensures all clothing and bedding can be adequately treated. Customised wash setting like these are just not available with other machines.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • 12 minute cycle

    Last night there was a need for sports clothes washed in a hurry – what a saviour to have the 12 minute cycle. Not even my old top loader had a cycle this quick, and the wash was fantastic. The clothes came out much dryer than they would have in the old machine, meaning they could dry overnight and be ready for the next day at school. Best of all – it was not me but my daughter wheo had to operate the machine having never operated it (or any other machine for that matter) as both myself and my husband were out. It is pleasing that the machine is so simple to use, but so effective in it’s wash.

    Every parent loves when the crisis is adverted!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • The dreaded rugby shirts after a rainy Sunday game

    Since we have to test the new Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive we volunteered to clean the rugby jerseys after a Sunday game in the rain and mud. Yet again the machine did not disappoint. The setting for extra dirty, combined with the extra rinse cycle was great. I love how the machine can be so easily programmed to suite the wash that you require. Attached are some photos so you can judge for yourself.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid Front loader ve Kleenmaid top loader

    I was always hesitant to buy a front loader, as I though, “I don’t have time to wait hours for a wash .. I’m a busy mum!”. Since moving out of home I have only ever owned 2 machines ( in 23 years). I owned a Kleenmaid that sadly died after 18 years, and would happily have purchased another, as it never missed a beat. Unfortunately Kleenmaid were not available in Australia at that time. I replaced it with another good quality top loader. My top loader cleaned the clothes well, and more importantly QUICKLY! Having trialled the Kleenmaid eco sensitive I am stunned to find that there is a 30 minute cycle which cleans better than my top loader! There is no residue of soap powder on my darks, due to the pre-mixing of the detergent, and the clothes come out less creased, making ironing easier! By not having a centre agitator, I am impressed by the amount of clothes I can fit in. Best of all, being a Kleenmaid machine, I am assured of its reliability long term.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Dry Clean Only? Not with the new Kleenmaid!

    I decided to test the new machine on some winter jackets that needed freshening up. One was a wool blend coat, the other a feather filled jacket. I would never have put these in any top loader, but decided to put them in the Kleenmaid eco sensitive machine on the hand wash cycle. The jackets came out like new! I was so impressed that this machine – it will certainly cut down on my dry cleaning bill in the future!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Kleenmaid - old versus new

    Having previously owned (and loved) a Kleenmaid top loader washing machine, I was very excited to be selected to trial the new Eco Sensitive washing machine. The old Kleenmaid was reliable, easy to use and always gave a great wash. I wondered how the new machine would compare – I was not disappointed! The Eco Sensitive is again easy to use, and provides the added advantages of being able to customise the wash cycles depending on the wash need. There is the short 12 minute cycle, the versatile 60 minute / 60 deg C cycle and the cotton cycle. My clothes are emerging cleaner than they have in the old machine, without the need for soaking. The kids school shirts look like new with the grubby collars and cuffs white again! I am looking forward to finding out all the features of this machine over the next few weeks!

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • i love it!!

    My mother just got the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing Machine and i couldn’t believe how easy it was to use!! After doind a few loads at my mums I went home and told hubby “we have to get one!!” ..lol. Heres to hoping i get a new machine soon.. here i am with my old machine 🙁 .haha

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Why oh why oh why ! Didn’t I get picked for this review my girlfriend just bought this front loader washer and my front loader washing machine just broke down so she let me borrow her kleenmaid Eco sensitive front loader washing machine omg I’m in love this machine was smooth fast economy and my clothes came out fresh clean and amazingly soft why oh why haha

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • It will be like losing a new best friend :(

    Tomorrow is the sad day that I have to say goodbye to the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive Washing machine. When it was installed the guy installing said to me ” the lady before you didn’t want us to take it”. Now I fully understand why. This machine is quiet, gentle on your clothes but so effective in cleaning. It has a great range of programmes and is so versatile that you can tailor your wash to suit the stain level and the temperature. The times of the wash adjust to this so if the stain level is low than the wash time is reduced. This is one clever machine ( or maybe we can give the designers the credit). I would highly recommend this machine without hesitation.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Dare to Doona

    So it’s that time of year when the doona change is happening. I would normally get my doona dry cleaned but seeing as its an 8kg machine i decided to give it a whirl. The doona fitted in well with space. I used a cotton cycle and sat back and awaited the results. My doona is beautifully clean and smells so fresh. Once again I’m really impressed with the results 🙂

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Love it

    My older sister has one of these washing machines and she has two little ones like me. She loves the child safety element on the machine and I admit I’m jealous as my kids try and fiddle around with our washing machine. She also loves that her clothes wash so well as her little girls love to paint. I have to admit everyone in her family always have well presented clothes

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Sports wear - easy peasy !

    After a weekend of sports us mothers can dread the cleaning of the sports wear especially if your the mum that has the 20 rugby shirts to wash ! Even the muddiest shirt was sparkling after the wash and the cycle only took one hour and twenty. Very effective on those tough stains

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Even has the kids intrigued :)

    The dial and settings are so straight forward to use and select I even got my teenager to put on a load of washing. Also being that the display is digital its so easy to work out. Who would of thought a washing machine would spark a teenagers interest ! The hanging the washing out by the teenager was not executed as well as the wash though 😉

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Allergy Safe Cycle

    Having a child with eczema and dust mite allergies and knowing that this cycle is helping the symptoms is giving me peace of mind when I tuck him in his bed at night in the fresh clean sheets. The allergy safe cycle works up to 4 kgs so you can get those bed sheets in and know that they are super clean.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others

  • Smell the freshness :)

    When you pull up in your driveway and you can smell your clean washing now that’s fresh ! I am using exactly the same powder and softener as usual but the clothes are just so much fresher. Even on the shortest of washes this is the case. I’m blown away by the effectiveness of this washing machine.

    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is perfect for my family
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is the best front loader I've used
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive is gentle enough for all my family's washing
    The Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive allows me to customise my washes
    I would recommend the Kleenmaid Eco Sensitive to others
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Mums Reveal Their Fail-Safe Nappy Rash Tips

Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time mum, protecting your baby’s delicate skin is right up there on the priorities list. Because when their skin is irritation-free, it really does make for a happier bub! Anyone who’s had to deal with nappy rash (me included!) knows it’s an inescapable mum truth.

Having skin irritation as an adult is super distracting and annoying. So just imagine what that’s like for our teeny babies and toddlers, who need to focus on sleep, eat and play. No wonder they can be so upset when they have nappy rash.

One thing you do need to ditch when it comes to nappy rash is mum guilt. It happens despite our best efforts. But it is helpful if you can get ahead of the game by doing as much as you can to try and prevent nappy rash in the first place.

We asked our hundreds of thousands of Mouths of Mums members for their tried-and-true, trusted nappy rash tips, and their responses came down to four key tips. So if you’re about to have your first baby, or your fifth, it’s worth popping on the kettle and reading through what’s helped other mums.

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1. Nappy Free Time

“As much free nappy time as possible. Lay baby on a blanket covered with a towel on the floor, without a nappy on, if possible in front of a warm sunny window.” – Joanne W.

We love nappy free time for newborn and toddlers (although it’s a lot harder to get them to stay in one place!). And while nappy free time is one of the most popular nappy rash tips among our mums, using the right nappy also plays a huge part in protecting against irritation on your baby’s skin. For example, Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants have clever Rapid-Dry™ Technology, which instantly absorbs for drier skin. And they’re perfect for day and night, with up to 12 hours of leakage protection.

2. Change Nappies Frequently

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Frequent nappy changes are a fail-safe way to keep moisture, but it’s not always practical (babies just love to fill their nappies while you’re out and about!) Huggies Newborn Nappies are designed to help protect a baby’s delicate skin with a zinc-enriched layer*, clinically proven to help protect against skin irritation.

3. Use A Barrier Cream

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Using a barrier cream was another really popular tip from our mums. But did you know that Huggies Newborn Nappies are the only nappy with a zinc enriched layer. The zinc oxide in Huggies Newborn Nappies is the same ingredient found in many nappy rash creams, which helps to protect against irritation with visibly less redness on skin. They’re also endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and the number one choice in Australian hospitals.

4. Choose Gentle

“Don’t use scented wipes. Flannel and warm water is the best.” – Justine F

Using the most natural product possible for wiping a baby’s delicate skin to prevent irritation is a tip that’s been passed down from generation to generation – and it’s still a great one. But something lots of mums don’t consider that a nappy itself can help protect against skin irritation. Huggies Newborn Nappies are clinically proven* to help protect against skin irritation while Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants keep up with wriggly little ones while providing superior dryness, making them perfect for active toddlers.

Nappy Rash Myths & Facts

🚫 Myth: Nappy rash is only caused by wet nappies.
✅ Fact: It’s true that moisture does play a role in nappy rash, it can also be caused by moisture friction, bacteria, and even what the nappy is made from.

It’s why choosing a nappy that’s specifically designed for skin protection is really important.

🚫 Myth: Cloth nappies are better at preventing nappy rash than disposable nappies.
✅ Fact: When it comes to nappy rash, there’s not really any need to compare cloth and disposable nappies, because it’s all about keeping baby dry. The longer baby can stay dry, the better.

Huggies’ Rapid-Dry™ Technology absorbs wetness instantly, reducing irritation risk.

🚫 Myth: Nappy rash creams are the only way to protect against irritation.
✅ Fact: A good nappy with a zinc enriched layer can also help to protect against irritation.

Find Huggies Newborn Nappies and Ultra Dry Nappy Pants in your supermarket nappy aisle today.

Mouths of Mums is working with Huggies to bring you this handy information.

*Zinc as Zinc Oxide. Tested on adult skin as a suitable substitute for baby skin.
*#1 choice in Australian hospitals based on sales data.

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  • A great compilation of tips for the new parent (and good reminders for even the seasoned parent!)
    Dry, clean and comfy makes for a happy baby. And remembering that a baby’s skin is so very delicate, so it’s good to be picky about what you put on or near their skin. Enjoy your sweet babies!

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  • All really good tips. I’m a big believer in not letting them sit in wet nappies for long. Even the most absorbent nappies are resting against their delicate skin and need changing. I’m also a big sudocrem fan. A thin layer applied to irritated skin does wonders. It’s natural for them to have nappy irritations but we can only do our best to avoid it

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  • Really terrific advice. My daughter never had much in the way of nappy rash develop and I believe that because I did change her so frequently and we had a lot of nappy free time, especially in the warmer months of summer. Sure there is things to treat nappy rash but we all know prevention is best!

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  • My first born had terrible nappy rash and ulcers from acid urine and none of the specialists prescription creams did anything. I finally used Petroleum Jelly and it cleared up his skin very quickly and kept future rashes at bay. It is cheap and easy to use and works the best of anything.

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  • Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.

    Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.

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  • Any redness can be resolved with a tub of Sudocrem. It’s a cream that smells like lavender. Very pleasant and usually works quickly within the first application.

    Take it with you everywhere. It helps poo nappy changes. Just apply on bottom area to prevent future nappy rash. Your baby will be happy with it on. It doesn’t feel cold like a wet wipe.

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  • I had issues with my son pooping a lot as a newborn. Sometimes it can be really hard to keep the rash at bay if you have a child that is constantly doing that. There is some acidity in the excrement and that can cause burning before it’s even been against their skin for long. I used to use paw paw cream on him and that worked best as a barrier.

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  • Nappy Rash can be so raw and painful and i always worried so much when our babies had a bout of it. I remember trying so many things but always found good old petroleum jelly used regularly would help in keeping it at bay. There are some great suggestions in the article.

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  • I did find that not all nappy rash creams are as good as each other. After trialing many brands I settled on Sudocrem as the best for me and my baby. Changing nappies frequently and air time is also very important.

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  • There are so many common sense tip in this article and they are tips that we followed. We kept everything as natural as possible on very soft and sensitive skin. We went with plenty of nappy free times and we were very fortunate to not encounter issues with nappy rash.

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  • This article describes very much what we always have done: frequent nappy changes, plenty of bare bum time, no fragrances also not in soaps and a good nappy rash cream. It can become more challenging when your child has diarrhea; in which case bare bum time becomes more complex and the skin more irritated in which the gentle washing with warm water, patting dry with a soft cotton flannel and good zinc cream is more important

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  • Even though I agree that prevention is key, I also think it’s important to have a good barrier cream to hand to help at the first signs of trouble. There are lots of good brands, you can pick any really that suits your baby’s skin. But use it liberally when you need it!

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  • Yay! First time seeing my own comment in an article! *happy dance*
    But yes, i do swear by changing their nappies as soon as it’s soiled. It’s what worked for us for both children! We always go prepared and change either before going out, during or in the car boot if we really had to

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  • Nappy rash is horrible and prevention is definately better than cure. This is a fantastic article with some great tips. Especially the changing of the nappy frequently. Unfortunately sometimes especially once they’re on solids and their poops get yucky a little nappy rash can be unavoidable in which case a small amount of sudocreme clears it up quickly.

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  • We found that changing nappies frequently was key for us. And once the kids starting sleeping for long periods at night, we started using the really good quality nappies – Huggies, as it happens – while cheaper nappies were still okay for the day and frequent changes. Nappies do vary! .

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  • This is a really great reminder that nappy rash can happen but there are some great tips to help try and avoid it. I use to do a lot of nappy free time with my daughter when we were home as she had sensitive skin and I layered the barrier cream on all the time, especially at night.

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