Caring For Period Underwear
Whats the best way to wash period pants?
One of the things that people are worried about when moving to period pants is washing out the blood. It is really simple and I think over the course of our lives I doubt that we haven't had a pair of regular underwear that doesn't have a period blood stain.
Washing your period underwear could not be simpler and it is very similar to washing cloth sanitary pad period protection if you wanted to use those too.
Machine Washing Period Underwear.
Washing period pants in the washing machine is the most effective way to care for your undies.
Here is a basic guide to wash period pants:
- When you remove your used underwear rinse them thoroughly with cold water under the cold tap until the water runs clear (hot water sets stains). Gently squeeze out excess water.
- Either pop them in your normal laundry basket with other clothes or store them in a wet bag until wash day.
- Wash on a cotton wash cycle at either 30 or 40deg. You can use your normal detergent but avoid fabric softener
- Ideally line dry or hang to air dry.
Care Instructions - Things To Avoid
Most companies will advise you to:
- Avoid harsh chemicals,
- Dry cleaning,
- Fabric conditioner
- Tumble dryer,
as eventually these will lead to a shorter life span, damage to the absorbent layers and issues with performance.
Hand Washing Period Pants
If you need toare hand washing period pants then it is more important you dont skip the cold rinse step when you remove your underwear.
After you've rinsed them through properly in cold water you can use a small amount of mild detergent and cool water to wash your pants. Gently scrub gusset fabric against itseslf while washing till the water runs completely clear.
How to Dry Your Period Pants
The best way to dry your period pants is to air dry them either on a washing line or on an airer. It is not recommended to tumble dry them, you could damage the outer layer which provides
As with all items of clothing please check the manufacturers care guidelines to ensure you stay within your warranty and to protect the longevity of your undies.