If a woman has a regular menstrual cycle, there are no failures, then there should be no problems. However, changes sometimes occur in the female body, due to which menstruation can go at the most unexpected moment. And if the fair sex was not ready for this, then a very unpleasant situation develops for her. That is why it will be useful to know how to replace the gasket in this case, if it is not at hand.
Saving the day
Currently, there are a huge number of different intimate hygiene products, so it is very difficult to imagine a woman who will use homemade pads. However, the incident associated with menstruation can occur at the most unexpected time. Therefore, it will be useful for every woman to know how to replace the gasket.
The process of making a personal care product is very simple and does not require much time. Speaking about how to replace the gasket, it should be borne in mind that the material must have good absorbent and moisture-retaining properties. In this case, the hygienic product will consist of several layers:
- Attached layer that is in direct contact with the skin.
- An absorbent layer that is responsible for moisture retention and absorption.
- Bottom protective layer that has waterproof properties.
Handy materials
So, how to replace the gasket? What materials are best used for these purposes? As a rule, such emergency moments happen at the most inopportune time, for example, at school or at work. During menstruation, the pad can be replaced with improvised means. Consider several options available to replace the gasket:
- You can roll plain toilet paper into several layers. You can also use paper towels for this purpose.
- You can also use a clean handkerchief or a napkin that is in a lady's handbag as a pad. To enhance the effect, toilet paper must be wrapped with these materials. This will improve the absorbency of your pad.
- How to replace a pad during menstruation yet? You can take a simple small towel, while it must be folded in a couple of layers. However, it should be noted that the material in this case shouldbe clean.
- If you do not know how to replace the pad during menstruation, you can take a simple plastic bag, which is pre-fitted over underwear, covered with a suitable material on top: gauze, cotton, bandage.
Emergency
We continue to consider how to replace gaskets. Daily hygiene products tend to absorb moisture poorly, which is why they will not work if you suddenly have your period. To make a gasket from improvised materials, it is recommended to use only hypoallergenic ones. Another important condition is that the material must pass air well.
Microfiber, gauze, flannel can be used as an absorbent layer. The simplest option, which does not require much time, is to make an envelope from natural hypoallergenic fabrics, inside of which an absorbent layer is placed. However, it should be remembered that this tool is able to replace the gasket only for a short period of time, a maximum of one and a half hours. But this option will be ideal if you soon have the opportunity to purchase a standard gasket.
But how to replace pads during menstruation, if the discharge is strong? In this case, an additional layer will have to be added to the materials described above, which will have good water resistance. The easiest way is to use ordinary polyethylene. For this it is necessarycut the bag, after which it is placed under the fabric. If necessary, you can fasten these two materials. If you are at home, then you can sew them with a stitch around the edges. When using homemade pads, it is recommended to wear underwear that will fit snugly to the body and have elasticity. Thanks to this, the homemade gasket will not move and also leak.
Self-made gasket
In recent years, reusable pads have become very popular. Such products have many advantages, so it is worth paying special attention to them. But how to make such hygiene products with your own hands? How to replace pads during menstruation at home?
The principle of manufacturing such reusable pads will be as follows: you need to choose a pattern, materials. As for the sizes, they will be determined by the woman herself. As a rule, every woman knows the size of sanitary pads that will be most comfortable for her.
Inner layer
As for the material for making the inner layer, it will depend on the personal preferences of the woman. This includes both natural fabrics, for example, terry, plush, cotton, and synthetic products, for example, fleece. To make the inner layer, you need to choose a fabric that has excellent absorbent characteristics. The thickness of the homemade gasket will be determined by this particular inner layer,which must absorb moisture. The following types of fabrics can be used for this:
- Cotton.
- Hemp.
- Bamboo.
- Microfiber.
Waterproof protection
It should be noted that the absorbent layer in the manufacture of pads will not be mandatory, it is only capable of giving additional protection to the personal care product. If you still decide to use waterproof protection, then pay attention to the fact that the product will breathe worse. During the manufacture of this layer, a membrane fabric can be used. This material can be two-layer or three-layer. For example, Gore-Tex is made of Teflon and at the same time has excellent water resistance. In addition, such a layer is able to slightly pass air through itself.
Assembly
Making a homemade pad is very easy. To make this product with your own hands, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Prepare the inner layer. To do this, the material must be folded several times, and then sewn around the perimeter.
- Then you need to connect the bottom part to the absorbent layer, however, one side must be unstitched.
- Next, the gasket is turned inside out, the remaining side is stitched.
- The fabric must be chosen in such a way that it does not slip much. Otherwise, the hygiene product will be poorly fixed on the underwear. Therefore, foryou can use velveteen, chintz or flannel to make the padding.
- The selected fabric is sewn according to your pattern. You can sew buttons to the wings of a homemade hygiene product. This will keep the pad firmly attached to the laundry.
Ready homemade gasket can be used for several years. Much will depend on how much the fabric wears out over time. As for the care of such a pad, it will be enough just to wash the linen by hand or in a typewriter in a special mesh.
Gasket care
After applying a reusable pad, it must be folded in three layers, and then sent to a special bag or laundry bag. Before washing, the pad must first be soaked in cold water for a while, then rinsed thoroughly.
To get rid of bad breath, you can use tea tree oil. Therefore, in the water in which you will wash the product, you need to add a few drops of this product.
As mentioned earlier, pads can be washed by hand or in a washing machine. Stains will be removed with a simple powder. Vinegar or hydrogen peroxide have proven themselves well in the fight against bloody stains. To make the fabric soft, it is also recommended to add table vinegar to the water.
Conclusion
For some, making gaskets with your own hands may seem like a very difficult task. However, in the end youyou can get hygienic and safe products. And if you don't want to sew, be sure to carry personal hygiene products in your purse so that your period doesn't take you by surprise.
