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Reusable sanitary pads should be washed at 30c if they're being used for period blood. Any hotter will 'set' the bloodstain. If they're being used for pee, they should be washed at 40c with bio detergent to remove the smell of urine. Why do my cloth pads smell of ammonia? All disposable pads have caused me irritation my whole life. I was only ever taught that disposable was my only option.

If you are only gone overnight, pop them straight into a wetbag, saving the rinsing and soaking until you are home. Trouble shooting smells and stains

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Once you have made the decision to try reusable period products, the next hurdle is understanding how to clean cloth sanitary pads and if you haven't done this before, it can appear a little bit daunting. To store reusable pads, after rinsing your pads in cold water you can store them in any of our storage boxes with no water, which is called 'dry-pailing'. If you have used tampons and disposable pads since puberty this is a big step. The planet will thank you, as will your wallet and your vulva ! To get smells out of reusable pads, rinse until clear, then wash in bio detergent on a decent length wash. It's important to note:

To use reusable sanitary pads when on holiday, or out for the day, at work, or at school, just fold the pads up as you would a disposable and popper it closed, store unrinsed in a wetbag ready to deal with when you get home! If I haven't convinced you yet to pop your sons uniform in with them, then an old bath towel or bed sheet will do! What temperature do you wash reusable sanitary pads? Yes! You can put reusable pads in the washing machine and wash all period products at30c degrees maxwith bio powder and a spoonful of oxi action stain remover (vanish, napisan, mio fresh etc). Blood is a protein, like egg and will 'set' at high temperatures, (think scrambled egg) and this can cause a stain. For pee smells, soak in bicarbonate of soda overnight to break down the uric acid, then wash on your machines longest wash with some stain remover.Easy Peasy! And so discreet, no rustling wrappers, no need for a bin just a pretty little make up sized bag. We hope you've enjoyed our Cheeky guide on how to wash reusable sanitary pads and one of the hurdles is a bit easier to jump! Alternatively, you can dry them on the washing line or a clothes horse, near but not touching direct heat and avoid tumble drying to prolong the life of the waterproof layers. How to use reusable sanitary pads when on holiday I field Customers questionsdailythrough our live chat, here I'll answer some of our top questions about washing and storing reusable pads:

We also have a range of wet bags that can be hung on a hook or door handle for easy dry pailing. When you are ready to wash them, unzip and throw into the machine as a whole.And I guaranteeby the end you will be excited for your next period and feel confident in how to care for your pads. Don't panic if you slip up, I have made most if not all the mistakes over the years and most can be salvaged - No, you don't HAVE to rinse reusable pads, however doing so will remove most of the menstrual blood or urine making them less likely to stain or smell so we do recommend it.When you are ready for a fresh pad, make the switch, then rinse your used pad in the sink with cold water to prevent staining. No, you don't need to prewash reusable pads. Theycan be worn as soon as they drop through your postbox. However they will gain absorbency over the first 3 to 4 washes so will get more and more absorbent.