How do you Sterilise a Mooncup?
How do I clean my Mooncup?
- boil it immersed in water for 5 to 7 minutes (in a pan you use just for this purpose)
- use sterilising solution or tablets. These are commonly used to sterilise baby equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for dilution and soak for the minimum recommended time.
How do you clean a stinky Mooncup?
Try mixing up a solution of half water and half vinegar. Soak your menstrual cup in the mixture for around an hour and then rinse thoroughly.
Can I use Milton to Sterilise menstrual cup?
Milton Sterilising Tablets 28 pack. Expertly developed to sterilise menstrual cups using cold water in 15 minutes. Milton sterilization tablets are more efficient than simple boiling which does not kill all germs.
How do you sterilize a menstrual cup without boiling?
Hydrogen peroxide (1%): You can find this in most drug stores or pharmacies. Use one part 1% hydrogen peroxide and one part water. Submerge your cup and let it soak for 24 hours. Give it a good, thorough wash to remove all of the hydrogen peroxide residues before using it or storing it.
Can you Sterilise a Mooncup in the microwave?
Then rinse well with clean water. You can watch our video on how to clean your Mooncup menstrual cup here. We don’t recommend cleaning your Mooncup in the microwave, steam steriliser, or dishwasher as this can damage the silicone.
What happens if I don’t boil my menstrual 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.
How often should you sterilize 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. Once you get home, make sure to boil that cup for 20 minutes!