Don't they stain?

Most of the patterns we offer are chosen with stain camouflaging in mind so many will show little or no staining. Yippie! If you're particularly concerned about stains, we suggest choosing primarily black, brown or red colored pads. Although some light staining is common after a few uses, most women are pleasantly surprised how clean and fresh their pads look even after years of use.

To treat stains, dampen the pad with water, sprinkle or squirt your chosen eco-friendly stain remover directly on the stain and let stand for a few minutes before tossing in the wash. We highly recommend Oxo Brite – an environmentally friendly stain remover that works by dissolving proteins, so it won't fade your pad’s styling pattern. We offer a free 1 oz. sample with any order. Just remember this rule: DON'T USE BLEACH. It'll damage the waterproof material and bring about your pad’s untimely demise. Tip: Double check that your detergent doesn't contain bleach so that you don't inadvertently damage your pads.

Take care not to scrub the dickens out of your pads or wash them multiple times after only one use. This is not only unnecessary, but your pads may not last very long as a result. If, for example, your cleaning routine consists of rinsing, scrubbing, soaking, hand-washing AND machine washing, you'll wear out your pads in no time at all. 

The most effective cleaning method is to machine wash your pads as you would any other piece of clothing – no rinsing, soaking or scrubbing required! If you must hand-wash your pads, do so gently by rinsing and squeezing. With proper care, PIMPs will likely last far longer than the typical 5-7 years.