Reausable sanitary pads

ripplyuk

I've been considering trying this sort of reusable stuff lately. Someone else recommended a YouTube playlist by ItsJustKelli. She has video in her 'period stuff' playlist on reusable pads and it was very informative.

The negative things for me are that they can't be washed at a high temperature. Some manufacturers say 20 or 30 degrees. I'd rather wash something like that at 60 at least. A lot of people seem to leave the used ones soaking in a bucket before washing all of them at the end of their period, and I just don't like the thought of a messy bucket sitting around. They're also very expensive.

DigForVictory

Mindful of the American bias, have a dekko at this website & see if the choice doesn't help you get past the how much & how do you wash them then? I think the temperature issue may depend on the absorbent material used.

As I share a house with 4 chaps, mine are unwillingly familiar with the usual disposable range but leaving a pad to sluice might be a step too far for them. Or am I missing a step in raising splendid housemates?

Kim_kim

missbiggles1 wrote: »

But presumably you wouldn't throw away a pair of knickers if you'd had an accident?

A pair of knickers costs a lot more than a sanitary pad.

FrugalinShropshire

I used a mooncup and washable liners when I was menstruating, now as I am post menopausal I am having a few leakage problems associated with older age and the washable liners are fab for this too. So much more comfortable than TennaLadies. After the intial outlay they work out very economical for me and I never run out. I have a pouch that I keep in my bag to hold a clean or dirty pad and they go straight in the wash basket and in with my ordinary laundry. I also use washable face pads (made from off cuts of the same fabric) so no more cotton pads for cleanser/toner either. Mine are from Honour your flow and come in some fab fabrics

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New cloth pad convert and menstrual cup owner here! I wish I had made the change sooner! I am saving money and never run out so am never caught short. The cup is easy to fit and I don't even feel it.
I don't get why people are so squeamish about washable cloth pads when they are putting pads and tampons with all sorts of plastics, bleaches, fragrances and carcinogenic chemicals in them by their intimate area.

melanzana

OH FGS, the are these reusable pads or what.

So... you have to wash them, thoroughly with what medium? Bleach based products maybe?

Surely having to wash with bleach or the like is non Green, so why not just buy the flippin things.

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melanzana wrote: »

OH FGS, the are these reusable pads or what.

So... you have to wash them, thoroughly with what medium? Bleach based products maybe?

Surely having to wash with bleach or the like is non Green, so why not just buy the flippin things.

Nope you don't bleach them. You wash them with normal washing powder at 40 degrees. They come up perfectly clean.

butterfly72

I've been using reusable for about a year now. I absolutely love them and like other posters, I will use either disposable, reusable or mooncup dependent on the situation.

I get mine through Honour Your Flow and they do a small starter pack which is ideal to see if you really like them.

janda77

I am also a recent convert and wish that I have started using them earlier. The main advantages are comfort and reliability. I have had no problems at all. I have a family so the washing machine is on every day. I just rinse and then wash in the machine.

MichaelWard

I don't think they would be 100 % hygienic after used once. Menstrual cups are better than this. :cool: