All you need to know about cleaning your period cup
Lucy MeacherCleaning your period cup is super easy. It ensures it's sterilised and nice and fresh for you to use during your period or when your next one comes. Overall, keeping it clean is important for your menstrual hygiene.
Sterilising your cup before you first use it
We know, you're excited to get started using your new cup! However, it's important to remember to sterilise it before you use it for the first time. All you need to do is place your period cup in boiling water for around 10-15 minutes. Just be careful here when popping it in and taking it out of boiling water - safety first! And don't let it boil dry!
Luckily, the Eleria Cleaning Case is an even easier way to clean and sterilise your cup. Just pop your cup in the case, fill it with water so the cup is fully submerged, and microwave it with the lid off for 3 minutes. (We'd advise using some oven gloves when taking it out of the microwave as it will be hot!). Here's our step-by-step video on using your Eleria Cleaning Case.
Cleaning your cup between uses on your period
During your period, you'll just need to give your cup a rinse before re-inserting. You can dry it after if you like. Some like to leave it wet or rinse in water to make it easier to re-insert!
Cleaning your cup on the go
When you're on the go, the Eleria Cleaning Case is great in those situations where you need to empty and rinse your cup in a public toilet, which without the case is a little daunting! We get it, that's why our case comes in so handy for those situations. Take a look at our step-by-step video here for how it works!
Just fill your case with water either at home before you leave, or in a restroom sink. Next, pop your emptied cup in, screw the lid on, and give it a gentle shake for 20 seconds. Finally, pour the water out of the funnel end. All of this can be done in your toilet stall - say goodbye to awkward moments in the loo!
Cleaning your cup between cycles
Now your period has stopped, it's time to sterilise again! Simply repeat the same sterilisation process as above, and you're good to go! You'll even get a handy drawstring bag to store your Eleria cup for when you're not using it!
Some like to sterilise their cup right after their period cup finishes, some like to sterilise right before their next cycle, or some do both - completely up to you! But it is important to make sure it's nice and clean and fresh before you use it again to avoid infection and irritation.