Last updated on October 16th, 2023 at 12:24 pm
Nipple covers are essential for many women as they serve different functions. For those that prefer going braless, they enjoy not having their girls shining through their tops.
Many women, however, use them when wearing unpadded bras since they do not offer much discretion to the nipple area.
An unpadded bra could end up chaffing your nipple area. The best reusable nipple covers have emerged as a favorite since they are soft, reusable and affordable.
However, cleaning them may prove a problem for many. Here are some easy tips on how to clean nipple covers so they last longer.
Steps for cleaning reusable nipple covers
To clean you need warm water and some mild soap only. Using this method of how to wash nipple covers, you can get quite many uses from your nipple covers. Follow the following steps for the best results:
- Start by wetting the silicon nipple covers using warm water.
- Put a little soap on the surface both in and out and rub on it gently.
- It is best that you use your hands as opposed to a brush to avoid damaging the adhesive part.
- Once you have all that dirt out rinse using the warm water and leave out to air dry.
- And let them air dry to allow the self-adhesive to regenerate.
- Once they are dry, replace the protective cover.
Note: Follow the care directions on your nipple covers pamphlet on how to care for them.However, once the adhesive reduces you may have to replace them to avoid any accidents when you are out and about.
If you have worn the nipple covers more than 30 times, it might be time for a new pair.
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What should you never do when cleaning nipple covers?
The adhesive on the covers is quite easy to destroy and once this happens your nipple covers become useless.
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning nipple covers
It doesn’t matter how well you know how to clean silicone nipple covers. You should always follow these key tips;
- Clean the nipple covers after every use to prevent the buildup of sweat, dirt and body oils.
- Only use mild soap and warm water to clean nipple covers so as not to damage the adhesive on the pads. Do not not use harsh detergents when cleaning as they could destroy the covers.
- Do not clean your nipple covers using a brush or cloth as it could damage the adhesive.
- Do not soak them in water or leave them overnight as it could also damage them and reduce the stickiness of the adhesive.
- Do not dry your nipple covers using a towel, or in direct sunlight or using a dryer.
- Do not machine wash the silicone covers.
The purpose of having silicone covers as opposed to choosing disposable pasties is to get as much use out of them as possible.
Therefore you need to ensure that you clean them thoroughly and regularly to avoid side effects.