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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 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 you know you have a wash going on that daythe washing machine is the easiest place for them to hang out once rinsed! How do you get stains out of reusable pads? 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 !

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? If you have a wash going on most days our soaking box is a great size for you and has a pop top perfect for dropping a pad through.Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room 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. Easy Peasy! And so discreet, no rustling wrappers, no need for a bin just a pretty little make up sized bag. I field Customers questionsdailythrough our live chat, here I'll answer some of our top questions about washing and storing reusable 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. 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'.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. 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 Don't panic if you slip up, I have made most if not all the mistakes over the years and most can be salvaged - 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! 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. The pads will need a long wash (over an hour) in a machine that is around 4/5th full, this will allow time and room to agitate the pads, washing them on their own won't give them enough agitation so the wash will need to be bulked out.If you have rinsed effectively, there will be very little bodily fluid left on your pads and they are fine to go in with your everyday washing and the rest of the families clothes! Your cloth pads may smell of ammonia due to a build up of urine (you will recognise the smell). To remove it, soak overnight in bicarbonate of soda which breaks down the uric acid which is causing the smell. Then rinse well in cold water and wash on 40 degrees, using bio powder. This will ensure it is washed away as the bio powder enzymes will break down any remaining ammonia. 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.And I guaranteeby the end you will be excited for your next period and feel confident in how to care for your pads.