Washing diapers

I think the main reason people are hesitant to go with cloth diapers is because they don't want the chore of washing them. To that I say: it's winter in Iowa and I don't want the chore of taking the trash out daily!
Washing diapers isn't what it used to be. You can buy a diaper sprayer, which is much better than the pre-soak in the toilet or bucket! It hooks up to the toilet and sprays (with a lot of pressure!) the poo off.
I use Nellie's laundry soap. I just happened to have some before I was pregnant, I didn't realize it was good for diapers and baby clothes. Use half as much on diapers as you would on clothes.

I air dry on the clothes line or on my drying rack in the basement when I can. Occasionally I'll use the dryer when I need the diapers to be dry faster- 50 minutes on low heat. You aren't supposed to dry them on high heat. Just so you know- cloth diapers will last longer if you don't use the dryer every time.