Description

Each Deluxe Kit contains:

• 10 Day Pads
• 4 Pantyliners
• 3 Night Pads
• 1 Classic Carry Bag
• 1 Mesh Laundry Bag

Ready to make the switch to cloth pads? For most women, this Deluxe Kit provides enough washable pads for your full cycle -- at a discounted price! With a variety of comfortable cotton pads for any level of flow, you'll wonder why you didn't make the switch sooner.

How to Use

To Use GladRags Washable Menstrual Pads:

1. Place 1 or 2 of the inserts inside the holder. Pantyliners do not have inserts.
2. Turn your GladRag over. Snap it around your underwear. The tag side goes next to your underwear and the smooth side goes next to your body.
3. Change your GladRag (holder and inserts) about as often as you would change a disposable pad.
4. Follow care instructions for washing.

Cleaning & Care

After use, separate the inserts from the holder. Soak in cold water to help prevent staining. Adding an enzyme cleaner to the soaking water may help protext against staining. Machine wash and dry using natural soap or detergent; please do not use chlorine bleach. You may hand wash pads if desired. Remove pads from dryer promptly and store flat to eliminate wrinkling; use cool iron if desired. Store your pads in a clean, dry area.

When away from home, place your used pads in a GladRags Carry Bag or Wet Bag until you return home, then wash per care instructions.

FAQs

Why do I change the whole GladRags pad, instead of just the inserts?

The versatile 3-part design of GladRags, serves multiple purposes: 1) the layers combine to make a thick, absorbent pad that then separates for thorough washing and faster drying; 2) the inserts allow you to customize the pad for your flow. Use one insert and it's a mini pad, use two and it's a maxi.  If you have an especially heavy flow you can order an extra insert and use three inserts in the holder, so it's a super maxi.

Some cloth pad companies suggest only changing the inserts and not the holder. We find that cloth pads where you reuse the same holder throughout the day feel too moist after a few insert changes. We think cloth pads are most comfortable if you change the whole pad each time, rather than just part of it.

How many GladRags cloth pads do I need?

Menstrual cycles vary greatly from woman to woman. Most women use 6 to 12 day pads and 1 to 3 night pads and maybe supplement light days with pantyliners. It all depends on your flow and how often you do laundry. Change your GladRags as often as you would change a disposable, and remember: a pad consists of the holder and two inserts, and so you must change the whole thing, not just the inserts.

How should I clean my GladRags?

It's simple: just pre-soak in cold water, then machine wash and dry.

Here are the specifics:  remove the inserts from the holder; soak or pre-rinse in cold water (change the water daily). Then machine wash with your dark clothes in cold or warm water.  Avoid using hot water to wash your GladRags. Machine dry completely. GladRags can also be safely hand-washed and dried, but it's not necessary to do so.

Wash your GladRags before your initial use. The pads may shrink a bit in the first washing.  If you want to use additional laundry boosters, we recommend Rockin' Green's Femme Rock detergent. Natural enzyme stain removers, like Bi-O-Kleen's Bac-Out and Ruby's Red Wash are also effective.

Please note: Chlorine bleach is NOT recommended or needed. The bleach will not only shorten the life of your pads but will put toxins both into our environment and close to a very sensitive part of your body!

Learn more about GladRags cloth pads and find answers to other commonly asked questions here!