Your period can be tough enough without having to worry about dealing with the aftermath. Period underwear is washable and reusable, and worn just like your basic underwear. They’re designed for protection and comfort so that you can worry less about your period and more about your life.
If you have already made the sensible choice to opt for period underwear instead of single-use period products, you know the value of investing in reusable period products. At Proof, we believe in high-quality period underwear.
Because we know you’ll want your favorite underwear to last as long as possible, we’ve compiled answers to all your questions regarding how to keep your period underwear clean, fresh, and buttery soft; just like the day you bought it.
How To Wash Period Underwear
Period underwear can come with varying washing instructions depending on the brand or style. Before washing, check the care instructions specific to your period underwear. If you’ve chosen our period underwear, we recommend a quick hand rinse in cold water. Our period underwear are machine washable but should be washed on a delicate cycle using a gentle detergent. To sanitize or refresh your period underwear, add a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar to the wash cycle. Our period underwear can also be hand-washed in cold water.
We advise against using hot water, harsh detergents, softeners, or bleach when washing our period underwear, These agents may compromise the Leak-Loc® technology in your undies.
Once your classic Proof undies are clean, hang them or lay them flat to dry. Our period underwear has multi layered technology, so they may take a bit longer to dry. Expect between 6-24 hours. If you’re in a hurry, blot wet areas and hang dry to expedite the drying process. Our Proof powered by Always styles can be thrown right in the dryer!
Shop our mesh laundry bag or canvas travel bag for storage between wearing and washing
How To Hand Wash Period Underwear
Our period underwear can be hand washed in cold water, following similar instructions to washing them in a washing machine. To recap, you will want to hand wash them in cold water using gentle detergent. To sanitize or refresh your period underwear, add a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar to the wash cycle.
Here’s what the hand-washing process will look like:
1) Do a quick rinse of your period underwear with cold water before hand washing.
2) Hand wash the period underwear in cold water using a gentle detergent. To sanitize or refresh your period underwear, add a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar to the wash cycle.
3) Once your underwear is clean, hang them or lay them flat to dry. Our Proof powered by Always styles can be thrown right in the dryer.
4) Once your underwear is dry, wear & wash, again & again.
Shop our mesh laundry bag or canvas travel bag for storage between wearing and washing.
Can period blood stain your period underwear?
Period underwear, just like regular underwear, can stain. However, if you rinse them promptly after use with cold water, they should not stain from normal use. When rinsing, wait for the water runoff to be clear. Refer to our washing instructions for proper steps on washing period underwear, one of those steps being rinsing before washing.
Remember that our period underwear is made with specially designed materials and technology to wick away moisture. They are built to protect against all kinds of leaks. As powerful as our period underwear is, care for them in the same gentle way they care for you. Avoid using harsh chemicals or bleach, even when battling stains. If you want to sanitize your underwear, use a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar.
Underwear Cleaning Tips
Here are 7 underwear cleaning tips to help you keep your underwear looking and feeling fresh:
1) Hand rinse period panties in cold water before machine washing or hand washing. Rinse until water runoff is clear.
2) Use a mesh bag to keep your undies in good shape if you put them in the washing machine.
3) Do not iron your undies; heat can damage the materials.
4) Avoid using hot water, bleach, and harsh detergents. This can cause discoloration and damage your underwear in the long term.
5) Wash them soon after you’ve worn them, rather than letting them sit in the laundry basket – giving your underwear a quick rinse by hand is a great way to keep the gusset fresh.
6) Always wash your period underwear in cold water.
How long does period underwear take to dry?
Our Proof powered by Always styles can be thrown in the dryer! For our classic Proof undies, the amount of time it takes period underwear to dry generally depends on the absorbency level of your underwear. Our period underwear is made with multilayered technology. Most will take between 6-24 hours to dry. Blot wet areas with a towel and hang or lay flat to dry to expedite the drying process.
Is period underwear machine washable?
Our period underwear is machine washable. Just make sure you wash them on a delicate cycle with a gentle detergent and cold water.
What are other tips to take care of my period underwear?
If you want to sanitize your underwear, you can add a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar to your washing machine. Using just a few drops of your favorite essential oil is a great way to make them smell nice and fresh without using a fabric softener, which is not recommended for our period underwear.
If you treat our Proof period underwear well (gently), they’ll do the same for you!
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Sources:
InStyle. Here’s How To Properly Wash Period Underwear, According To A Laundry Expert,
https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/underwear-lingerie-and-shapewear/how-to-wash-period-underwear#:~:text=In%20short%2C%20the%20answer%20is,over%20time%2C%22%20says%20Wang
