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Initial cleaning Submerge the cup completely in a pot of boiling for 5–10 minutes. Empty the pot and allow the cup to return to room temperature. Wash your hands with warm water and mild, antibacterial soap. Wash the cup with a mild, water-based, oil-free soap and rinse thoroughly. Dry the cup with a clean towel.
How often should I boil my diva 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.
How do you clean a Diva Cup without boiling it?
To make the solution, combine white vinegar with nine times as much water. That’s it! Because vinegar is a natural sanitizing agent, it will clean out your cup without any of the artificial ingredients that may appear in store-bought soaps. Simply rinse the cup with your vinegar solution with cold water and go.
How often should I clean 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 menstrual cup with V wash?
3. Mild wash or soap: any mild soap or intimate wash which is suspended of perfumes or oil can also be put to use. 4. Water: most people are either sensitive or determined not to use any kind of soap, wash, or wipes to clean a menstrual cup.
What happens if you boil your menstrual cup for too long?
The ideal recommended time to boil a menstrual cup is 5-7 minutes. If you boil too long, it is possible that the silicone material softens and thins over a long time. Leaving the cup unattended while boiling can melt it away.
What happens if I don’t boil my diva cup?
If you don’t clean your cup properly, bacteria, odors, stains, and erosion can occur. This could lead to irritation, or, in more rare cases, infection. This also means that your cup will likely need to be replaced more often. That’s why it’s recommended to keep up with your daily cleaning and monthly sterilization.
Do I have to boil my menstrual cup every time?
Do you have to boil your cup? No, but if you prefer that your cup be fully sanitized before or after each cycle you can safely do so. In fact, it is recommended by most brands.
Can u get toxic shock from a Diva cup?
Menstrual cups are safer. Because menstrual cups collect rather than absorb blood, you’re not at risk of getting toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare bacterial infection associated with tampon use.
Can you use baby wipes to clean menstrual cup?
You could also just use some unscented baby wipes. Either way, this will make your life a lot easier if you find yourself needing to empty your cup in a public bathroom and don’t want to leave the stall to take care of it in the sink. Just make sure to wash it at your next available chance.
How do I know when my menstrual cup is full?
Insert the folded menstrual cup and once the entire cup is inside of you, remove your fingers and let it open up. If the menstrual cup has been inserted correctly, you might hear a “pop” or a suction sound which means that the cup has unfolded and created the necessary suction seal.
Is Diva Wash Safe?
DivaWash is explicitly marketed as being safe for silicone due to not being oil-based, but orange oil is listed as an ingredient in this soap regardless. That’s a) potentially shortening the lifespan of your silicone cup, and b) questionable at best in terms of vaginal health.
Do Gynecologists recommend menstrual cups?
A menstrual cup is not suitable for women with severe clinical uterine prolapse, but all women with normal anatomy should be able to comfortably use a menstrual cup. Period cups may be less suitable for women who experience cervical or vaginal prolapse after childbirth.
Can you wash a Diva Cup with Summer’s Eve?
Yes, you can use unscented Summer’s Eve as it is a gentle ph-neutral intimate soap. When using any soap always make sure to rinse your cups well in order to avoid any residue left on the surface of the cup.
Can I microwave my diva cup?
Yes. After a menstrual cup is rinsed off, it can be put into the microwave for some deep cleaning: 1) Place the cup into a microwave-safe container. 2) Make sure that the cup is completely submerged.
Can you burn Diva Cup?
Burning your menstrual cup will take time, so set up a bonfire or throw it in your fireplace (make sure to use firewood and not duraflame). Why do we love this option? The cup will turn into ash (which you can compost) and leave no trace behind!.
What happens if you flush Diva Cup?
If you do accidentally drop your menstrual cup in the toilet, first thing to do is to fish it out – please don’t try and flush it, as this can clog pipes and end up in our waterways.
What happens if you don’t wash your cup?
Jeffrey Starke says (via Bustle) that most of the germs in an unwashed coffee cup come from the person who’s drinking out of them (instead of the environment or that nasty kitchen sponge). While your own germs aren’t going to make you sick, the germs other people leave most definitely will.
