If your pad is white or a very light color, you’ll probably have some staining. But don’t worry; it’s a quick fix! We recommend using Oxo Brite, an environmentally friendly stain remover. It works by dissolving proteins so it won't fade your pad’s styling pattern. You'll find Oxo Brite at most health food stores, co-ops, and Trader Joe's. There are lots of earth friendly stain removers on the market that’ll probably work great too. Just remember this rule: Don’t use bleach. It'll damage the waterproof material and bring about your pad’s untimely demise.

If your pad isn’t a light color, you won’t have to worry much about staining. Actually, the best way to skirt around staining these pads is to simply machine-wash them. It might sound counter intuitive, but your cloth pads are more likely to hold a stain if you rinse or soak them before washing. Soaking allows the blood to penetrate the fibers more deeply, causing the fabric to stain more.