How Do You Get Stains Out of Period Pants?

To effectively remove stains from period pants, cold water is key followed by a regular machine wash. Here's a detailed approach:

Stain Removal Process

If you're away from home, fold the used period pants in on themselves. This helps contain the stain and prevent it from drying out too much.
Wait until you get home before starting the cleaning process.

As soon as you are home, rinse the period pants in cold water.
Alternatively, soak the period pants in cold water for up to 24 hours. Cold water is crucial to prevent the stain from setting.
Why Cold Water? Hot water can cause the protein in blood to bind to the fabric, making the stain harder to remove.

After rinsing or soaking, machine wash the period pants as you normally would with your usual detergent.
If you have stain remover available, add a squirt directly to the stain before washing for extra stain fighting power.

Stain Remover: Apply a stain remover directly to the stained area before putting it in the wash.
Sunlight: After washing, hang the pants out to dry in direct sunlight. The sun can act as a natural bleaching agent.
Avoid Dryer: Skip the dryer if the stain persists after washing because the heat might set the stain. Repeat stain removal process if necessary and air dry.

Step	Action	Why
1. Handling	Fold in on themselves away from home	Contains the stain
2. Rinsing	Use cold water	Avoids setting the stain
3. Soaking	Soak in cold water for up to 24 hours	Helps lift the stain
4. Machine Wash	Use detergent as usual	Cleans the pants thoroughly
5. Stain Remover	Use stain remover for stubborn stains	Boost stain removal before the machine wash
6. Drying	Air dry/sunlight drying	Heat might set the stain; sunlight has natural bleaching properties

By following these steps, you can effectively remove stains from your period pants and keep them clean and ready for their next use.