The washing is the thing everyone worries about

Here’s the honest truth: it takes about 45 seconds. That’s not marketing — that’s what our customers tell us, over and over. “Way easier than I expected” is the single most common thing we hear.

Your entire routine

1After use, rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds. Cold water, not hot — cold prevents staining.

2Pop into a small wet bag or bowl until laundry day.

3Wash with your regular laundry, on a normal cycle, with your normal detergent.

4Air dry, or tumble dry on low.

That’s it. No soaking. No scrubbing. No special anything.

What you don’t need to worry about

You don’t need to soak them overnight. You don’t need special detergent — your regular one works fine (natural detergent is a bonus, but not required). You don’t need to hand-wash them. And you don’t need to wash them separately — just toss them in with similar colours like you would any laundry.

A few things to skip

Skip the bleach — chlorine weakens fabric over time. Skip the fabric softener — it coats the fibres and reduces absorbency. Same goes for oxygen brighteners and hydrogen peroxide.

That’s basically the whole list.

Common questions

What about staining?

A cold rinse straight after use handles most of it. If a faint mark stays, it won’t affect how the pad performs at all.

What about smell?

The bamboo terry breathes far better than disposables, so odour really isn’t an issue. If you ever notice anything, add a splash of white vinegar to the wash cycle and it sorts itself out. For stubborn odor, see our full guide on how to get smell out of reusable pads.

How long do they take to dry?

Air drying takes a few hours — just keep them out of direct sunlight so the colours stay bright. Tumble dry on low and they dry about as fast as a towel.

Still got questions? Email Sue at [email protected] — she reads every one.