How to Wash Your Period Underwear Properly – A Comprehensive Guide
- allthingsdaysie
- Jul 11
- 3 min read
Period underwear is a blessing for women looking for a comfortable, reliable, and eco-friendly alternative to conventional menstrual products. To maximize its benefits, it’s essential to care for it properly. Here is your ultimate guide for washing your period underwear, from preparation to drying.
The Standard Method for Washing Your Period Underwear🧺
Preparation:
A laundry bag
A mild detergent
A washing machine or a sink
Pre-wash:
The key to effectively removing blood stains is in the pre-wash. Rinse your period underwear under cold water. Cold water is essential because it prevents the blood proteins from setting and making stains permanent.
Washing:
After removing most of the blood, wash the underwear on a gentle cycle with low spin speed or by hand in warm water. Please follow the care instructions carefully, as high temperatures can damage the material. Most manufacturers recommend a wash temperature of up to 60 degrees Celsius; however, not all fabrics can tolerate this level of heat.
Drying:
Hang your period underwear to dry or lay it flat. Avoid the dryer to extend the life of the material.
The challenge in washing your period underwear is balancing stain removal with maintaining the fabric quality. While warm washing may eliminate bacteria, it risks setting blood stains permanently or damaging the material. Cold washing, on the other hand, is gentler on the fabric but may leave bacteria behind. In addition, pre-washing is an essential step to remove most blood stains, which makes the washing process longer and more complicated. Traditional methods seem to have their limits. But is there a better solution?
Washing Colder for the Sake of the Environment – Thanks to Our Active Enzyme Laundry Sheets
In a world where sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important, we have developed a solution that revolutionizes how you wash your period underwear: our Active Enzyme Laundry Sheets. These innovative laundry sheets allow you to wash all your laundry gently and energy-efficiently with cold water, without compromising on cleaning performance. They remove up to 95% more blood proteins and bacteria compared to washing with conventional detergents. This provides an effective, eco-friendly solution for cleaning your period underwear — all without warm water.
Preparation:
A laundry bag
Active Enzyme Laundry Sheets
A washing machine or a sink
Optional: additional detergent or fragrance
Pre-wash:
Activate the enzymes by soaking the underwear in cold water. For hand washing, let it soak for about 20 minutes. For machine washing, use a pre-wash program to activate the enzymes.
Washing:
Set the washing machine to a gentle cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius. For hand washing, make sure the water stays cold.
Drying:
The material of our period underwear air-dries quickly, so a dryer is not necessary.
Additional Tips for Washing with Our Laundry Sheets
For effective cleaning, use at least one laundry sheet for every 1–3 pairs of period underwear. Pay attention to the ratio of laundry sheet to laundry load and water amount, especially when hand-washing. Our laundry sheets are not suitable for materials such as silk, wool, cashmere, or leather.
Washing Without Pre-washing with Our Period Underwear from allthingsdaysie
Our period underwear, combined with the Active Enzyme Laundry Sheets, often makes pre-washing unnecessary. The enzymes quickly penetrate our PermSafe™ material, allowing you to wash your underwear faster and in a more eco-friendly way.
Conclusion
Proper care of your period underwear not only ensures its durability and effectiveness but also supports environmental protection. With our Active Enzyme Laundry Sheets, washing becomes simpler, more effective, and more sustainable. Follow this guide to optimally care for your period underwear and enjoy comfort and protection every day.
*compared to washing our period underwear with conventional detergents
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