We hear you. Making the switch to reusable for your incontinence care routine can feel overwhelming. Don't worry, we've made it easy so no matter how you use our pads for life's messy moments, the clean up is easy.
Make sure any solid “stuff” is already removed from your Lil Helper products. If cleaning blood or heavily soiled items that may stain or smell, we recommend a good rinse in cold running water until the water runs clear before storing for wash day.
Wash soiled products every 3 days to avoid odor and bacteria build up.
For a deep clean (think full bladder empties and fecal incontinence):
Pre-wash (short cycle) in warm water (up to 140°F / 60°C) using the recommended brand and amount of detergent. We recommend Tide Original to Line 1.
Heavy Duty (longest cycle) warm/cold wash with proper detergent amount. We recommend Tide Original, amount depends on size of load. We recommend adding other items (bulking) to the wash to create a full load, for proper agitation.
4. For everyday, simpler messes (think light bladder leaks or items you already pre-rinsed):
Regular cycle cold or warm water (up to 140°F / 60°C) with regular amount of detergent
5. Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and castile or coconut based soaps that can make your gear less absorbent or damage the waterproof materials.
6. Hang to dry as often as you can, tumble dry low if you are in a rush!
Laundry sheets/strips generally do not get a deep enough clean for incontinence products. To get the scoop on other natural detergents check out our blog. For more on picking a detergent that's right for you, we recommend comparing your preferred brand to Fluff Love University's Detergent Index.
For personalized help with your wash routine, please check out our Wash Routine Help App , or reach out to us at delight@lilhelper.ca for more help