![]() A mesh laundry bag can help protect them if putting them in a general wash, but it's not necessary. A delicate wash can be a good choice to main elasticity and to keep the pants looking good. Use a wash that uses plenty of water and is long enough to provide a deep wash. If they haven’t been rinsed and they contain a lot of blood I would put them in for a short prewash first. It’s fine to chuck them in the machine with your normal washing. You are also recommended to avoid bleach. Use washing detergent but leave out the fabric conditioner as this will reduce absorbency. Period pants are best washed in a washing machine at a low temperature (eg 30 degrees C or cooler) with plenty of water. Aim to always wash them within 2 days of wearing them. If you aren’t going to wash them for a few days I would rinse them out, but otherwise you can just store them in a wet bag, or waterproof container, until you have a chance to wash them. A more water efficient suggestion is to rinse them while you are in the shower. Some brands suggest running period pants under a cool tap when you take them off until they run clear, but this is a bit of a faff. Storing Period Pants After Wear and Before Washing The washing instructions for nearly every brand of period pants differs, and while I feel bound to recommend you follow the instructions of the manufacturer I wash all my different brands of pants the same way because life is too short. The Best Ways To Store, Wash and Dry Period PantsĮverything You Need To Know About How To Wash Period Pants Cheeky Pants for instance are relatively low cost, but I have found the quality isn’t so good and it feels like the waterproof layer isn’t going to last 2 years, my Modibodi pants are really reliable, but have gone bobbly in the wash and my WUKA pants in contrast still feel reliable after many wears (but I don't like the styles as much). The real life span of period pants will depend on the quality of pants and the care you take of them. ![]() ![]() Most brands suggest that their period pants will last at least 2 to 4 years, or roughly 40 to 50 uses each. This is a really useful post if you want to learn about period pants, but I’m assuming you are here because you have period pants already and you want to know how to wash them. ![]() I think they have revolutionised periods offering comfort and reliability to menstruating people while also being eco friendly. ![]()
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