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So Tell Me More About This Cloth Revolution. Cloth Menstrual Pads aren't a new concept. Women have been using alternative products outside of the typical (and uncomfortable, not to mention ugly) disposables in your local grocer for centuries. It is a more natural and healthy way to embrace your menses. Society has become a melting pot of shame and embarrassment when it comes to menstruation, and having your period is turning into something you need to hide or keep quite. But why? It is a totally natural process that is unavoidable, so why not at least make it more comfortable and fun? Of course not, that's just another myth that you shouldn't believe. Cloth menstrual pads are just as sanitary as disposables, maybe even more, because they are more breathable and natural. When using a disposable menstrual pad, you take it off when it is time to change it and put a new one on. You do the exact same thing with a reusable cloth pad except instead of throwing away your used disposables, cluttering up our landfills, you simply throw them in the wash and reuse them your next cycle. Think about this: how many times have you accidently leaked onto your undergarments during your period when wearing a disposable? And did you throw the pair of underpants away with the pad or did you throw them in the hamper and wash them along with your other laundry? Chances are you simply laundered them and are still wearing them off and on to this day. So what is the difference between those undies you still use and the cloth pads that would be catching the same blood? Not much. And really, what's the big deal about a little blood of your own anyhow? Not at all. It can actually be as easy as throwing them in our hamper and washing them with the rest of your clothes if it came down to it. There are a few basics that some women do, like soaking their pads until it's time to wash them. This helps reduce staining on the pads. Some use detergent in the soaking water, some don't, it's a matter of preference. Some women have a bag that they store the pads in and wash them all at once at the end of their cycle. This is fine as well. Some women wash their pads by hand instead of running them in the machine. Others machine wash and machine dry. Line drying is great for pads because it helps keep their shape as well as preserves their life span. Many women sun bleach their pads if they have tough stains, which basically means that they lay their pads in the sun for a while and the sun acts as a natural bleaching system, combating stubborn stains. Stain sticks and sprays are perfectly fine for pads but steer clear from fabric softeners, they are a no no and can decrease absorbency in your pads. If you want to soften your pads, you should use more natural methods. For a more in-depth explanation of cloth care, head over to our Cloth Care Page and read about it. Page Two Did this help page help answer your questions about cloth menstrual products? If you didn't find what you were looking for, email us, we would love to hear from you. |
