FAQs - Bhoomi Cloth Pads

Why should you use Bhoomi Cloth Sanitary pads?

Bhoomi Cloth pads make your periods comfortable and eco-friendly. They are made of fabric and are washable and reusable. They have great absorbency thanks to an organic cotton core, and give you wet-free comfort thanks to the luxurious cotton velour cloth touching your skin. They are backed by laminated fabric, so no more worries of leaks! Far superior to disposable sanitary napkins, with our cloth pads you will actually forget that your period is on! Reusable over 100 times, they offer a hygienic and eco-friendly way to manage your period.

They come in 4 sizes - Extra Large, Large, Medium and Liner, so you can choose the size that works for you.

Are cloth pads hygienic? Movies and new articles say that using cloth to manage your periods is not hygienic.

Cloth pads can definitely be hygienic. Historically, women have used cloth across the world to manage their period bleeding. What makes them unhygienic is not washing them well, drying in a damp or dark location and not storing them well. If you follow our recommended wash routine, dry in sunlight or a well ventilated bright place and store in a dry location, there's no reason for cloth pads to be unhygienic.

Do you feel wet in Bhoomi Cloth Sanitary pads?

You don't feel wet in our cloth pads, but there is a very slight damp feeling. Most of our customers have found that they don't feel wet or bothered while using the pads. In fact many of them tell us they forget they are on their period entirely.

How do you secure Bhoomi Cloth pads to the panty? Will they move around?

Bhoomi Cloth pads can be secured through the use of snaps on the wings. Where there is a glue on disposable pad wings to stick it to the panty, there are snaps on Bhoomi cloth pads. So you can attach the wings together at the back using the snaps.

Always wear a well fitted panty with Bhoomi pads so that they don't move around. You may need to experiment with different fits of the panty to find the best fit for your body. The width of the pad at the crotch (excluding wings) is 7 cm, so a panty crotch width which is almost the same would be suitable. You could also experiment with Bhoomi cloth pad sizes to find one that works better with your body.

Are Bhoomi cloth sanitary pads stain free?

Most stains go away with a good wash routine and any remaining stains will go away with sunning and repeated washes. Stains set in if you leave the pad for a long time without washing.

How to wash the cloth sanitary pads?

Agitate the pads well and rinse repeatedly till water runs clear. Soak the rinsed cloth pads with a small amount of detergent for half an hour and then agitate to remove detergent. Rinse well. Sun dry the cloth pads. At the end of your cycle, toss in all the washed cloth pads that were used during the cycle with your regular laundry load for a thorough cleansing. Please avoid using hot water to avoid setting of stains.

What detergent should I use to wash Bhoomi Cloth Pads?

Pads can be washed with any mainstream powder detergent that does not contain softeners/brighteners.  Please maintain a good wash routine and ensure that the pads are clean and detergent free after washing.

How many Bhoomi cloth menstrual pads to buy?

You will need 3-4 pads everyday for the first 2-3 days of periods and if you wash the pads daily (suggested), you will need at least 10 pads to take you through one cycle comfortably.

How long can I wear each pad? How often do I need to change the pads?

The frequency for changing will depend on your flow. We recommend the pad to be changed every 5-6 hours during the daytime to maintain good hygiene. These can be used overnight for 8-9 hrs without disturbing your sleep.

The pads can be washed and reused for around 3-5 years.

What are cloth pad liners?

Liners are smaller and trimmer versions of our cloth pads meant to take care of spotting days such as Day 4/Day 5 of periods. They can also be used as a backup with menstrual cups.