Cleaning Reusable Pads

This is the method I use to clean my reusable pads; it works on every type I have, including pads made from fleece, flannel, cotton, and jersey knit material, and it works on every color, as well. While I have a decent collection (about 15 or so), there are 4 pads that I use for every cycle, as they are my favorites (most comfortable, longest-wearing, fastest drying, easiest to clean), so I use this method throughout my cycle and wash all my pads in the laundry when my cycle is over.

1) Rinse the pad(s) with cold water, just to remove the majority of stain and/or "gunk"- Do NOT use hot water, as this will cause the stain to set.

2) Soak the pad(s) for a few hours in a bucket or sink with cold water and 2-3 cap-fulls of hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide with bubble up after a bit and help break up the stain. Drain water.

3) Rub pad(s) with soap of your choice (I use handmade vegetable glycerin soap, but almost any soap will work, or use diluted laundry detergent) and rinse again with cold water until water runs clear.

4) Hang to dry.

When my cycle is over, I will do steps 1 - 3, then put all of the pads I wore into a lingerie bag and toss them in with my delicates and wash with regular laundry detergent, then hang to dry.