Stain Removal Stick: Fixing Period Stains on Cloth Pads
By Honour Your Flow | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: 技巧與保養
Learn how to remove period stains from cloth pads using a natural stain removal stick, plus when stains are permanent and when to replace your pad.
Quick answer
For fresh period stains on cloth pads, rinse under hot water and rub a natural stain removal stick like BunchaFarmers Natural Stain Removing Stick into the stain until it froths, then wash as usual. For set-in or old stains, the same method can lighten them, but some discoloration may be permanent—especially on light-coloured organic cotton. If the stain remains after two treatments, stop and consider replacing the pad.
Why period stains set into cloth pads
Blood contains proteins and iron that bind to cotton fibres. The longer a stain sits, the more it oxidizes and becomes harder to remove. Hot water can set protein stains if used alone after the blood has dried, but when used immediately after use, it helps dissolve fresh blood. Organic cotton velour, like the top layer of the Twilight Mega Pad, is absorbent and plush, which means blood can penetrate deeply if not rinsed promptly.
How to treat fresh stains with a stain removal stick
As soon as you change your pad, run the stained area under hot water to flush out as much blood as possible. Then rub BunchaFarmers Natural Stain Removing Stick over the area until a little froth develops. The stick contains saponified oils that break down oils and proteins. Work the froth into the fibres with your fingers, then store the pad in a waterproof wet bag until wash day. When you wash, use your normal routine—the stain should be gone.
What to do about old or set-in stains
If you discover a stain after the pad has been washed and dried, the heat from drying may have set it. Try the stain stick again, but this time let it sit for 15–30 minutes before washing. For stubborn marks, you can also soak the pad in a mixture of oxygen bleach and warm water before applying the stick. Avoid chlorine bleach, which damages organic cotton fibres and the waterproof PUL layer. If the stain persists after two attempts, it is likely permanent.
When to stop treating and replace the pad
Stains that remain after two rounds of treatment are probably bonded to the fibres and will not come out without damaging the pad. At that point, continued rubbing can thin the fabric and reduce absorbency. If the pad still functions well, you can keep using it for backup or overnight, but if the stain bothers you or the pad has lost its waterproofing, it is time to replace it. For heavy flow, consider a pad like the Twilight Mega Pad, which has five absorbent layers and a waterproof backing.
Diagnose your stain situation
- Fresh stain (still wet): Rinse under hot water immediately, rub with BunchaFarmers stain stick until froth forms, then wash as usual. Most fresh stains will come out completely.
- Set-in stain (already washed and dried): Apply stain stick, let sit 15–30 minutes, then wash. If needed, soak in oxygen bleach before treating again. May lighten but not fully remove; two attempts is the limit.
- Stain remains after two treatments: The stain is likely permanent. Stop treating to avoid damaging the pad. If the pad still absorbs and waterproofing is intact, continue using it; otherwise replace. Replace if the stain affects function or comfort.
Products that help with stain removal
- BunchaFarmers Natural Stain Removing Stick: All natural stain remover stick that works on cloth pads; lemony scent; use by running pad under hot tap, rubbing stick until froth develops, then storing in a wet bag until wash day. This stick is designed for pre-treating stains before washing, making it easier to remove period blood from organic cotton pads.
- Twilight Mega Pad - Organic Cotton Reusable Maternity Pad Very Heavy Flow Pad: Twilight Mega Pad is made from organic cotton velour on top, two layers of organic cotton fleece inside, and a removable booster, totaling five absorbent layers; lined with waterproof PUL and backed with organic cotton jersey. The multiple layers mean blood can penetrate deeply, so prompt stain treatment is key to keeping the pad looking fresh.
- Black Maxi-Petite Pad - Organic Cotton Velour Reusable Sanitary Pad Incontinence Pad: Black Maxi-Petite Pad is made with four inner layers of thick organic cotton fleece and a layer of waterproof PUL, backed with black organic cotton jersey; ideal for smaller framed women or teens. The black colour helps hide stains, but the same stain removal method applies to keep the pad hygienic and absorbent.
