Brown spots on the disc? Time to say BYE-BYE!

Noticed your DISK turned a bit brownish after a few periods? No worries at all! It’s totally normal and nothing to be concerned about.

Stains may occur to a greater or lesser extent depending on how long you wear the cup and your personal pH value. They are also more visible with the Disk, since it has a much thinner silicone layer compared to normal menstrual cups. Some persistent staining can therefore not be completely avoided even after the most thorough cleaning, which is completely hygienically safe.

Still bugged by the color change? If so, there are some handy tips and tricks you can try while cleaning your DISK at the end of your period.

Here are the essential steps for a clean DISK post-period:

1. Rinse your DISK with cold water
   It's important to rinse your DISK with cold water before using hot water. This helps prevent menstrual deposits and stains from setting into the silicone of your DISK.

2. Don't be afraid to scrub
   A little brush can help remove deposits and stains.

3. Pour hot water over your DISK
   After rinsing and scrubbing, place your DISK in a cup and pour boiling water over it.

 Now, for the girls who want to say “bye-bye” to brown stains on their DISK, you have several options:

NATURAL TIPS

Lemon, white wine vinegar, and baking soda are natural products that we all have in our cupboards and will help you clean your DISK without breaking your wallet!

1. As for a normal cleaning: first rinse your DISK with cold water at the end of your period.
   
   
2. Place your DISK in a cup and cover it with the ingredient of your choice:
   
   
   • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
   • 2 tablespoons of light vinegar
   • 1 teaspoon baking soda mixed with water to a paste

You can combine the lemon juice and white wine vinegar if you need a deeper clean.

3. It’s scrubing time!
   Don't hesitate to give your DISK a good scrub with your chosen cleanser and a toothbrush, then let it sit for 5 minutes.

4. Pour hot water over your DISK
   You can let it soak for a few hours or overnight.
   

5. Rinse and sterilize
   Rinse your disk thoroughly with water, then place it in a cup, pour boiling water over it, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

HARDCORE TIPS

If you prefer to use something a bit stronger, Kukident cleansing tablets or hydrogen peroxide will have the same effect on the brown stains on your DISK.

1. The usual: rinse your DISK with cold water at the end of your period.
2. Place your DISK in a cup and cover it with the ingredient of your choice:
   
   
   • A Kukident tablet in water 
     Scrub your DISK in the Kukident water solution and let it soak for 5 mins.
     
   • Hydrogen peroxide (according to the manufacturer’s instructions)
     Protect your skin if you go for this option!
     Pour hydrogen peroxide over your DISK before covering it with hot water. You can let it soak for a few hours or overnight.

3. Rinse and sterilize
   Rinse your disk thoroughly with water, then place it in a cup, pour boiling water over it, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

And there you go! Now you’ve got a clean, stain-free DISK ready to support you for the many periods to come!

 

Want to learn more about the disc? Here are some additional links that might interest you:

• How to use the disc.
• We answer your most frequently asked questions.
• Why you should definitely try the disc!

 

About the author

Meet Ambre, a passionate biomedical scientist with a spark for creative marketing, dedicated to spread awareness and love about women’s health and care. She will happily transform your questions or worries into an educative article to help you and other women seeking answers to their question. <3