How do I wash and maintain menstrual panties?

Before the first use of a rule panty

Like any new piece of clothing, it is imperative that the panties be washed before first use, whether it is your primary protection or whether you are considering wearing it as a supplement to a UPC or a tampon. Then put it in a washing machine with your usual laundry.

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From a few minutes to a few hours, refer to the maintenance instructions provided with your panties.

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During menstruation: rinsing and pre-washing the menstrual panties

Menstrual panties turn into washing machines. But before that happens, you have to rinse and pre-wash enough to get as much blood out of the underwear as possible.

The hygienic panties are rinsed in cold water. It is strongly advised not to prewash it directly with hot water, as the heat will fix the blood and soak the stains.

Under the tap, in a sink or in the shower, let the absorbent part drown with water and gently drain the panties to evacuate the menstruation. Repeat the operation until the water returns to a clear flow. Be careful not to twist the menstrual panties too hard so as not to alter its absorbing power.

If you are running out of time, simply put your menstrual panties in a bowl of cold water so that the blood will leak out of itself. She can stay there all night without any problems, but Don't leave her until the next machine. If you do not wash immediately after, extend your panties in the meantime.

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Washing hygienic panties

Once the menstrual panties are rinsed and pre-washed, they are cleaned directly in a washing machine at a maximum of 30 or 40 °. High temperature programs are not suitable for washing sanitary panties. Repeated cycles above 40 °could cause premature tissue damage.

Prewashed, periodic panties do not stain other clothing and can therefore be machine worn with your usual linen.

Place your menstrual underwear in a washing net with your other lingerie pieces to protect the fibres in the washing machine drum.

After the pre-washing step, the menstrual panties can also be washed by hand in warm water. Rub a suitable detachable soap on the absorbent part and lightly rub the panties on itself. Rinse it and tear it out without really twisting it.

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At the end of the cycle, it is advisable to do a washing machine cleaning in order to eradicate all bacteria.

From time to time, menstrual panties may need to be thoroughly cleaned in order to revive the properties of the absorbent area. In this case, especially no crystals of soda, bleach or white vinegar. The preferred product is soda percarbonate. It's a natural cleaner and degreaser.

Let it soak for a few hours and then pass the panties in the washing machine.

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Drying

Heat damages the absorbent fibres, both during washing and drying. The menstrual panties must therefore dry in the open.

Place your underwear flat on a shelf next to a radiator, but not directly on it. The use of the tumble dryer and ironing should be prohibited.

This is why it is better to have a batch of several menstrual panties to cover the entire cycle or to alternate with other washable sanitary protection.

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Which laundry to use in the maintenance of menstrual panties?

Industrial laundry filled with preservatives, chemicals and synthetic fragrances is harmful to the planet, to vaginal flora and to the lifespan of menstrual underwear.

This fatty agent tends to obstruct the fibres of the absorbent part. Once fouled, this area loses its original properties. For this reason, softener or softener should not be used either.

The preferred homemade laundry is Ivy or ash. Marseille soap washing is tolerated only if it is true Marseille soap, the only one with a very low glycerine content.

When using ready-to-use cleaning products, use natural and ecological washing agents, washing eggs and other non-irritating solutions.

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