Our country is still far behind in the matter of menstrual hygiene. Pads are not even available to many girls here at the right time. At such a time, we cannot even think of disposing of the pads properly. We all know how sanitary pads are harmful to the environment. However, they are also more convenient for periods and cost-effective as compared to frequently used clothes.

Many things can be used like sanitary pads, napkins, cloth pads, tampons, menstrual cups etc.

If you are talking about healthy periods, then it is also important to dispose of period pads properly. If an open sanitary pad is seen somewhere, then it is common to have hygiene issues due to it. It can also cause some kind of infection.

So let us tell you today how sanitary pads can be disposed of…

Is it okay to burn sanitary pads?

Many people think that burning sanitary pads is the best disposal method. But this method is not right for the environment. Sanitary pads contain a lot of toxic plastic which when burnt emits harmful fumes. If you are standing near it, it is dangerous for you and if you are not standing, it is also not right. You will have to put in some effort to dispose of sanitary pads or anything related to periods. Yes, you can burn cloth pads, but not anything that contains plastic.

What is the correct way to dispose of sanitary pads?

  • There is a need to improve the sanitary pads disposal system in India, but still, you can see them as garbage disposal only.
  • First of all, you wrap the sanitary pads. Covers come separately to wrap used sanitary pads and many brands even provide covers along with the pads. You have to use them. Usually, sanitary pads wrapped in paper are thrown away, but they are exposed again when the paper melts. So it would be better to wrap in covers.
  • Next to this, you can keep the pads with the dry waste. Never dispose of pads with wet waste as such waste is not recyclable.
  • If you want, you can buy a separate disposal dustbin for them. Separate dustbins are available in the market for disposing of the pads. They are also emptied in the same way as the normal dustbin is done.
  • If you used tampons or cloth pads, bring separate garbage bags for them. It would not be right to throw them without garbage bags.

What is the correct way to wash a menstrual cup?

Reusable pads or menstrual cups need to be washed frequently. In such a situation, after washing them with normal soap and water, it would also be good to clean them with warm water once. In such a situation, the bacteria present in them will be destroyed. Yes, you cannot clean some menstrual cups in very hot water. If you are using any such product, then read the technique of cleaning it in the description cover. It is very important to clean reusable menstrual products properly to avoid infection.