Can I wash my menstrual cup with feminine wash?

To clean your menstrual cups, using a soap that is mild, unscented, oil-free and water-based is recommended. This is important because the wrong soap can coat the cup in a film that is difficult to get rid of, it can disrupt the bacteria and pH of the vagina, and it can irritate the vagina, which is sensitive to soap.

What can I wash my menstrual cup with?

You should also wash your cup with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free, water-based soap before and after use. One over-the-counter soap to try is Neutrogena Liquid Soap. Scent-free, oil-free cleansers made for infants are also good alternatives, such as Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or Dermeze Soap-Free Wash.

Can I use Dettol to clean menstrual cup?

Absolutely not. Not only Soch Cup, but any product that goes near your vagina does not require to be washed by Dettol or any other cleaning agents. Plain water does the job best without disturbing the pH balance of your vagina.

How do you clean a menstrual cup after a yeast infection?

To do this:

1. Submerge the cup completely in a pot of boiling for 5–10 minutes.
2. Empty the pot and allow the cup to return to room temperature.
3. Wash your hands with warm water and mild, antibacterial soap.
4. Wash the cup with a mild, water-based, oil-free soap and rinse thoroughly.
5. Dry the cup with a clean towel.

How often should I wash my menstrual cup?

No matter which brand you choose, the basic guidelines are pretty much the same: You should clean your cup at least every 12 hours during your period (whenever you empty and reinsert it), and you should sterilize it at the end of each period (at least once per month).

Can I wash my Diva Cup with dish soap?

When it comes to cleaning your menstrual cup, a natural option is almost always the best form of sterilization. Avoid bleach, scented or fragranced soaps, oil-based soaps, rubbing alcohol, antibacterial soap, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, dishwashing detergent or soap, and the dishwasher.

How often should you boil your menstrual cup?

We advise boiling your cup for 20 minutes between each menstrual cycle to keep it fresh and clean, but if you forgot or didn’t have time to boil it, you can sanitize the cup with our handy Cup Wipes, or wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.