During Your Period
Rinse your cup with water when practical. Use a cup-compatible cleanser when desired. Cleaning wipes and portable rinsing supplies can make care easier away from home.
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A Simple Menstrual Cup Cleaning Routine
Cup care does not need to be complicated. Use the right product for routine washing, between-cycle disinfection, occasional maintenance, or travel.
Between Cycles
Disinfect your cup using cold-water tablets, a microwave steam container, or an electric steam device. Choose the method that fits your space and routine.
Occasional Maintenance
Clean the air holes when needed and treat discoloration if you prefer. Staining does not necessarily mean that a cup is dirty.
Choose a Between-Cycle Disinfection Method
Each option serves the same purpose. The best choice depends on where you use it and what equipment you have available.
Cold-Water Tablets
Dissolve a tablet in cold water and soak the cup according to the product directions.
Best forTravel, dorms, shared bathrooms, and locations without a microwave or electrical outlet.
Ongoing suppliesReplacement tablets are required.
Microwave Steam Container
Add water and use a microwave to create steam inside the container. Foldable versions store flat.
Best forHome or travel locations with microwave access.
Ongoing suppliesNo tablets or replacement solutions are needed.
Electric Steam Device
Add water to the plug-in device and use steam to disinfect the cup without cookware or a microwave.
Best forHome, dorms, and anyone who wants a dedicated cup-care appliance.
Ongoing suppliesNo tablets or chemical solutions are needed.
Cleaning During Your Period
Routine cleaning removes menstrual fluid and residue before reinsertion. Water is often sufficient when you empty the cup, while a cup-compatible cleanser may be used when available.
- Use a cleanser intended for menstrual cup care.
- Rinse away cleanser completely before reinsertion.
- Use wipes when water is not convenient.
- Use a rinse bottle or travel bidet for easier cleaning away from home.
Air Holes and Stain Care
Small air holes near the rim help the cup function properly. A narrow cleaning brush can remove residue that ordinary rinsing may miss.
Cups may also develop discoloration over time. Stain-removal products are intended for occasional cosmetic care, rather than routine washing after every use.
A stained cup is not automatically an unclean cup. Follow the directions provided with each maintenance product.
Which Product Fits Your Routine?
- For work or school: cleaning wipes and portable rinsing supplies
- For frequent travel: cold-water tablets or a foldable microwave container
- For home use: an electric steam device or microwave container
- For blocked air holes: a cup cleaning brush
- For discoloration: an occasional stain-care product
What Should You Avoid?
Avoid heavily fragranced cleansers, oil-based products, harsh household cleaners, and products that may leave residue or damage the cup material.
Always follow the directions provided with your menstrual cup and cleaning product. Rinse the cup thoroughly before use.
Need More Cup-Care Guidance?
Review our full cleaning and disinfecting guide for step-by-step instructions, product guidance, and answers to common cup-care questions.
