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For us it works, as she only has the double set in her bob packed, but has her own monthly set as well that she uses monthly. Both her and I tested ours when we went to our bug out loc. We dont have hydro, and our water is in containment barrels. When we washed ours it was done with sea water and hung to dry. We have two small buckets which have been made as washers for small items.
 
Small washboard for that bucket ( $15.00).................................................................yes , I have girls and yes, I do check out what you girls are up to...............keeps me up to date for the homestead.
 
oh THANK YOU! my spouse doesn't really like prepping, so im left to prep for us both. my obviously STUPID male mind never once though to think about this, so im glad my bored self came across this thread. Thankfully, im the one she sends to the store for pads. she will not wear tampons or anything.....inserted. I do know her flow is heavy and only last for 3 days, unless we have "relations" which can prolong it an extra day or 2. I like a lot of the ideas ive read on this thread, but some things concern me, and as I don't have a um..."hooha" ill throw it out there for those that may know better than me (most likely all of you lol)so here I go: 1. my main concern is washing "reusable" pads, arnt there bacteria's in certain elements like certain waters, that may cause infections? 2: what would be the best "cloth type" to pack for her? 3: how would she keep the makeshift pad where its supposed to be? I would be grateful for any help, and I apologize for posting on a female thread, if anyone feels this as an intrusion, feel free to let me know and ill be happy to delete my post. thanks.
 
I do not use these, but I have heard flannel works best and I would think washing it in a little bleach water would kill anything that maybe in the water. In a SHTF situation, I would make sure it was purified water that it was washed in and then add the bleach. The one I saw, was much like the "pads with wings" and was used to fold under the panty fastening with velcro.
 
I would NOT get velcro ones they are a mess to launder...just from doing diaper covers that used vecro, snaps work better with diaper covers. I have been using cloth (flannel with this thing in the middle called zorb to absorb more). for a year, I LOVE them. I get double zorb. Most women should change every 2 to 3 hours, they sell different sizes, from panty liners (small) to post partum (HUGE!). I would look at your wifes current pads and measure them, most the sellers on etsy tell the measurements of their pads, and buy the same size she usually gets her disposables in.

I would boil the water, and add hydrogen perioxide to the water in a STHF situation....
 
I personally like etsy better, cause you can try them out and if they don't work for you (design, enough zorb, size) the seller is usually willing to make the next one/batch to what you tweak may be better for you. At least that is what I have found with the etsy seller I use.
 
I'd wholeheartedly advise stocking up on birth control pills as well. In a post TEOTWAWKI world, and to each his/her own rights and beliefs, in my opinion it will not the kind of potentially hostile / unwelcoming environment to throw pregnancy and child birth into the mix.
 
Abstinence................... I almost made myself puke............. laughing at ridiculousness .
 
Abstinence................... I almost made myself puke............. laughing at ridiculousness .
There are many forms of birth control beyond abstinence and all have expiration dates. Keep in mind that it is human nature, instinct if you will, to engage in reproductive activities as a reassertion of life when death surrounds us. So stock up on a lot of those birth control items.
And back to the subject at hand, bleach also has a shelf life. But, I read somewhere that you can purchase a powder form of bleach that is much easier to carry if you're bugging out, plus it lasts forever. Has anyone seen this? Anytime I try to do an internet search for it, I get laundry products. It seems to me that this would be the most expedient way to clean/disinfect your disposable pads.
 

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