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For pee smells, soak in bicarbonate of soda overnight to break down the uric acid, then wash on your machines longest wash with some stain remover. 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. Don't panic if you slip up, I have made most if not all the mistakes over the years and most can be salvaged - 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.

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! 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. 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!

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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? To get smells out of reusable pads, rinse until clear, then wash in bio detergent on a decent length wash. It's important to note: 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.

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? 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 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.All disposable pads have caused me irritation my whole life. I was only ever taught that disposable was my only option. 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