The short answer – how to wash period underwear

There’s basically 3 simple steps you need to take to wash and care for your period underwear.

  1. Rinse in cold water
  2. Handwash or machine wash on cold/delicate cycle
  3. Hang dry

The longer answer – how to wash period underwear

If you’re like me, always wanting a little more information, here’s how you take really good care of your leak proof underwear.

  1. Rinse in cold water – that means you hold them under running water until the water is clear. It doesn’t mean soak. This is actually not even necessary if you are planning to wash them soon.
  2. Handwash in lukewarm water (close to room temperature). This is great because it will keep the elasticity longer. You can also machine wash them in  cold cycles (60-80 degrees Fahrenheit or15 C – 27 C). Use a delicates bag to save the underwear even further. Don’t use fabric softener, it’ll mess with the absorbency and function.
  3. Hang dry (don’t iron). Reuse.
  4. Repeat!