Whether you are new to using a menstrual cup or not, many women can still experience difficulties when using it. Some ladies have discomfort when they insert or remove it. Others are unsure about the right way to go about cleaning menstrual cup. Let’s admit it, it can be hard sometimes for new users, or even for ladies who have been using a menstrual cup for a long time.
However, despite these issues from using a cup, there are still plenty of ladies who prefer to use it because of the vast number of benefits. One of the advantages you can be rest assured about it the safety of your lady parts as it is made from high medical grade silicone, which is recommended by medical professionals.
Using a period cup will help you save on your monthly expenses of buying sanitary pads or tampons. In addition, most millennial women nowadays are always on the go and so having a product that can keep up with their busy lifestyles is a must. A menstrual cup is the answer.
Using a period cup helps you to save time from regularly changing traditional hygienic products. Plus, you no longer have to worry about leakage and other discomforts.
Time and money-saving, safe to use, environment-friendly, and comfortable to wear are just some of the reasons why using a period cup is beneficial. To make the most out of it, here are some effective hacks you can follow to make your period experience better.
Use Cold Water To Clean Your Menstrual Cup
One of the reasons why many women use menstrual cup over tampons and regular pads is because it is reusable up to many years. But no one wants to use a cup when it looks like a mess and is full of bloodstains. Most women clean their menstrual cup by washing it with warm water, believing that to be the best way to remove the dirt and bacteria.
Whilst that is true, you may want to consider cleaning your cup with cold water first to remove and avoid discolouration and permanent stains. The cold water will help prevent dark tints from setting into the period cup.
Vinegar Can Be The Best Menstrual Cup Cleaner
Yes, you read it right! You don’t need to use expensive soap when cleaning your period cup. This is the most accessible and easy method to use when cleaning your cup because it is usually right there in your kitchen cupboards already. It is surprising to know that vinegar is not only a condiment for your favourite food, but it also helps in sanitizing your period cup too.
It is better than the synthetic cleaners you buy from the shops. After washing the menstrual cup with cold and warm water and a little bit of liquid soap, you can rinse it with vinegar before doing further sterilization.
Restore Its Colour With Sunlight
Stained menstrual cups are still safe and clean to use, but it feels nicer if you are using it when it is in good shape. Especially for women who are always on the go and need to clean their cup in public areas.
Fortunately, we have an easy and accessible solution to keep your menstrual cup looking good. Simply put your menstrual cup in sunlight and the brilliant stunning colour of your cup is back! As easy as that. Make sure the area where you’re going to soak the menstrual cup is clean and safe from dust and dirt. You can also wash it again after soaking it in the sunlight.
Clean Your Period Cup With Baking Soda
If you are thinking that we are about to cook your cup with these cleaning materials, then you are right! Your menstrual cup needs to be cooked thoroughly to make sure that it is clean to use anytime. Though it is not exactly what you are thinking about.
We all know that baking soda makes for a good natural cleaning product, just like vinegar mentioned above. But it can also be used as an effective cleaner for your cup, as it helps in eliminating the remaining scents and bacteria from it. You can put a tablespoon of baking soda into the boiling water and let it spread to the entire cup and wait for about five to ten minutes, and your cup is ready to be used again.
There you go, ladies, I hope you have a clean and happy period by using these useful hacks to clean your menstrual cup. You can also try to look at other ways you can clean it depending on which works best for you. Do not forget to take care of your menstrual cup in just the same way that you take care of your private area. Enjoy your period, ladies!
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