If you menstruate, chances are you’ve accidentally stained a pair or undies or two, or even bled through your whole outfit during your cycle.  

Sometimes menstrual blood leaks despite your best efforts and this is nothing to ashamed of, it is however inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing. Regardless of this, your clothes and underwear are not destined for the bin. See a range of different treatments and tips below that you can use to remove period stains from underwear and clothing -  

• Act as fast as you can. The sooner you treat the stain, the better the result 
• Rinse or soak in COLD water. Hot water binds to the proteins and will permanently set the stain in the fabric... Cue reminder to never put them in a dryer!!  
• Soak overnight if the stain has dried before you get a chance to wash  
• Treat with store-bought stain remover 
• Pour lemon juice over the spot and let sit for 5-10 minutes followed by a cold wash cycle 
• Make a paste using two parts baking soda and one part water to apply to the stain. This home remedy may take between 30 minutes and overnight depending on the severity. Follow by a cold wash cycle