How to clean your reusable menstrual disc - Washing and Sterilization
When cleaning your reusable menstrual disc, there are two key steps to follow: washing and sterilizing.
How to Clean Your Reusable Menstrual Disc
To avoid any risk of infection, it's essential to clean your disc thoroughly before and after each use.
After each use, rinse your disc well to remove all menstrual blood, this helps prevent bacteria from developing.
A simple rinse with water or a mild, fragrance-free soap is enough.
Once rinsed, you can reuse your menstrual disc right away and wear it for up to 8 hours.
If you don’t plan to reuse it immediately, make sure to rinse it again before your next use.
If you’re not using it again until your next cycle, sterilize it beforehand.
Click the link below for our step-by-step guide on how to insert a menstrual disc. 👍
How to Sterilize Your Reusable Menstrual Disc
When should you sterilize your reusable period protection?
Sterilizing means placing your menstrual disc in boiling water to kill any bacteria.
You should sterilize your disc at least once per cycle, ideally before your first use each month (about every 28 days).
How to Sterilize Your Menstrual Disc?
The easiest and most hygienic method is to use a microwave-safe sterilizer.
With a sterilizer:
- Place your menstrual disc inside the sterilizer.
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Fill it with water and heat it in the microwave for 5 minutes.
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Or, pour boiling water directly into the sterilizer and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Carefully remove the disc.
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Rinse with room-temperature water.
Your disc is now fully sterilized and ready to use!
Without a sterilizer (using a pot):
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Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
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Drop your disc into the boiling water.
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Let it boil for 5 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and carefully remove the disc.
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Rinse and it’s ready to go!
If you have any questions or need advice on maintaining your period protection, you can ask your questions to our team at the email address support@omydisc.com. We will be happy to help you.
