faq

Used cloth pads folded up and kept inside a pouch or wet bag has minimal to no smell. Surprised? Odours are caused by the chemicals substances in disposable sanitary pad reacting with menstrual blood. pad is made of pure cotton fabric, so it will not cause odour.

Most of us want to have an assortment of pads in our stash to cover the entire menstrual cycle. While the number you’ll need will vary based on how long your period lasts and the heaviness of your flow, most reusable pad makers recommend about a dozen pads, give or take. For example:

• Three to six pantyliners.

• Six to twelve daypads.

• One to three overnight pads

Menstrual blood is a symbol of women's health and fertility.

Washing reusable pads is as simple as cleaning any other items of clothing. Washing pads might seem weird at first, but after doing it a few times, it’ll become status quo.

Immersion in cold water can remove 90% of menstrual blood so there are not many bloodstains that really need to be cleaned.

You can clean your pads in your washing machine, or you can do so by hand.

If you have pure white cloth pads, you may see some staining. However, stains don’t mean that the fabric isn’t clean. Pads that have patterns or darker colors tend to naturally hide stains. If you’re concerned about staining, you can use a stain treatment on your pads before washing them.

Most ladies use a small bag which has a waterproof lining and two pockets –one pocket for clean pads, and another for the pads you’re changing out of. When changing, you simply fold and snap the pad closed and place it into the “used” pocket; while grabbing a clean pad from the other pocket. You can keep this bag in your purse. Then when you get home, treat as you normally would.

It is recommended that you change every 3-4 hours whether it be a disposable or cloth pad. You may also change it according to personal menstrual blood volume.

For a long time, the most common and reliable disinfection method is to use soap to clean and disinfect. Our underwear and baby's diapers adopt this disinfection method too.

Most users of reusable cloth pads go on and on about how comfortable they are compared to disposables, which can chafe or feel bulky and clammy. Reusable pads are very soft and breathable. This exchange of air can leave you feeling dry and with less chafing and irritation.

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Yes, it’s recommended you wash your pads before wearing them for the first time. This will remove any fabric sizing and enhance the fabric’s absorbency. You only need to wash them one time before wearing.