How to clean cloth menstrual pads using the soak method

"If the idea of storing unrinsed pads squicks you out and you’d rather stick to soaking, here are some tips for keeping your pads and soak water smelling fresh:

• Add a couple of tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to your soak water. Bicarb absorbs odour.


• Add a couple of drops of tea tree oil or other essential oil to your soak water. Make sure you wash your pads thoroughly afterwards, as tea tree can be irritating to the skin.


• Change your soak water often, at least once a day.


• Before washing, give your pads a final soak in Oxi Action or similar.


• Add a quarter to half a cup of white vinegar to your wash (if you machine wash)


• Air dry pads outside if possible."

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