Disinfecting your period cup with simple steps

 

Most of the menstruating population are now deciding or have decided to switch to menstrual or period cups. Are you also the one planning to adopt the period cup? Have you finally decided to switch from conventional disposable sanitary pads to eco-friendly period cups? As a beginner, you are likely to have several questions in your mind regarding this amazing product available worldwide now.

This article is addressing one of the majorly asked questions regarding the use of period cups. We shall be informing you about disinfecting your period cup to make your experience much safer and more convenient. 

 

Keeping your period cup clean and sanitized is crucial to upkeep your hygiene. It is important that you disinfect your period cup regularly and properly to maintain your well-being. The very first time you need to disinfect your period cup is right after purchasing it. As you unpack your period cup, the following are the next steps to be followed by you:

•  You must first pay attention to the cleanliness of your hands. You should wash your hands using soap and water before you touch your period cup or you can simply sanitize them with the help of an alcohol-based rub. 
  
  

• Now, as your hands are clean, you should boil the period cup for at least 20 minutes in a clean container. This will destroy any and all germs present on the surface of the cup, making it safer to use. 
  
  

• Allow the boiled period cup to cool before placing it over any surface. 
  
  

• Before you finally use the cup, sanitize your hands one more time. 
  
  

• If you wish to avoid boiling the period cup or you do not have enough resources at the time to perform the boiling, then you can simply use soap stripes or wipes to clean the period cup. 

 

It is highly vital to disinfect your period cup before you use it or insert it inside yourself. Similarly, it is important to repeat the process after every cycle. This ensures that the period cup is totally safe for internal use. 

 

Now, we shall be discussing the regular cleaning and maintenance of your period cup. 

 

You need to remove your period cup every six to ten hours, to clear the menstrual blood and then you re-wear the period cup. This makes it crucial to clean your period cup after every use. How to properly clean your cup after every use? Well, it is a simple process and not as time-consuming as disinfecting it before your first use. Following are the steps: 

• Flush the contents, and place the used period cup under running warm or cold water. The basic intention is to wash the cup thoroughly and remove the residues of menses. Ensure that the period cup is properly cleaned. 
  
  

• Now, use soap stripes, thoroughly rub them over the period cup and then rinse with water well. The stripes must be designed for the cleaning purpose of period cups only. 
  
  

• If water is not available and you cannot use soap stripes then you can use sanitary wipes for cleaning your cup. 
  
  

• Your cup is now ready to be re-inserted. 

 

By now, you must have realized that period cups are not only sustainable but also very easy to use and maintain. This durable and affordable option can improve your menstruation experience by greater degrees for sure.