{"id":18579,"date":"2020-12-17T20:38:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T19:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=18579"},"modified":"2022-01-19T11:49:14","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T10:49:14","slug":"menstrual-cup-sanitizing-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/menstrual-cup-sanitizing-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Need a No-Boil Menstrual Cup Sanitizing Method? No Problem!"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the best things about menstrual cups is that with the right care, they can last you years! And the care that makes sure your cup keeps in tip-top condition is the same care that ensures it is healthy and safe for you to use. <\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to care for your cup is to use the <\/span>boiled water method to sanitize your menstrual cup<\/span><\/a> between cycles (We love the hack of placing your cup in the middle of a whisk while boiling to keep it from touching the bottom of a pot!) or use Intimate Accessory Cleaner<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what if you can\u2019t easily access boiling hot water? Maybe you don\u2019t feel comfortable watching water boil while your cup bobs around in the middle of your kitchen. (Roommates\u2014even if\/especially when they\u2019re family\u2014can be awkward like that). <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry! There are alternative ways to ensure that your cup is as clean as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanitize vs Clean: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s get some definitions out of the way. When people talk about boiling their menstrual cup, this is a method of sanitizing; \u2018sanitizing\u2019 means removing any microorganisms (like bacteria) down to a safe level. (\u2018Sterilizing\u2019 means removing all, which is difficult to do in a home environment.) <\/span><\/p>\n

Cleaning, on the other hand, means removing surface bacteria, odor, and buildup.<\/span><\/p>\n

We make menstrual cups out of medical-grade silicone<\/span><\/a> for a few reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is that as a non-porous material, it resists bacteria growth. However, many people feel better about sanitizing their cups between cycles by boiling water, and we recommend it because it helps ensure your cup lasts as long as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Sanitize Your Menstrual Cup (without Boiling)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Aside from the boiled water method, you can also sanitize your menstrual cup by using:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n