Hygiene Protocol
OEM Hygiene IFU: Cleaning &
Sterilization Protocols
Brand IFU Copy • Cycle-End Sterilization • Accessory Bundles
From Furuize Menstrual Cup Manufacturer — for private label & wholesale partners
Per-Change Care
Daily Cleaning Steps
Reusable menstrual discs and cups contact mucosal tissue for hours — daily cleaning between insertions is non-negotiable. Xi'an Furuize Biotechnology Co., Ltd. formulates medical-grade platinum-cured silicone to tolerate repeated wash cycles; durability still depends on removing protein residue before odor-trapping biofilm forms. Insertion technique lives on the how-to-use guide.
Per-Change Routine
Daily Cleaning Sequence
Hand Hygiene First
Wash hands with plain soap for twenty seconds before touching a removed disc or cup. Dry hands before handling silicone to avoid dropping slippery devices.
Cold Rinse Immediately
Rinse under cool or lukewarm running water right after removal. Cold-first rinsing prevents menstrual proteins from heat-setting into silicone pores.
Mild Soap & Mechanical Wipe
Apply fragrance-free, oil-free soap to fingers or a soft cup brush. Scrub entire surface — disc rim channels, cup suction holes, stem junctions.
Full Soap Removal Rinse
Rinse until water sheets without suds. Residual soap disrupts vaginal pH and causes itching mistaken for silicone allergy.
Reinsert or Interim Storage
Reinsert wet or pat dry with lint-free cloth if IFU allows. Never soak in scented bath products between daytime changes.
Cycle-End Kill Step
Recommended Sterilization Methods
Daily soap cleaning removes bulk fluid; end-of-cycle sterilization inactivates yeast spores and stubborn bacteria. Sterilize after your final period day, before first insertion next cycle, and after illness or dropping on unsanitary floors.
Boiling immersion
Gold standard — submerge fully in rolling boil 5–10 minutes on a dedicated rack; Furuize LSR validated for hundreds of boil cycles.
Microwave steam bags
Add prescribed water, microwave per bag timing; ideal for dorms and travel. Replace bags after rated reuse count.
Chemical tablet soaks
Milton or denture tablets when boiling is impractical — mandatory follow-up rinse until no chemical taste remains.
UV-C chambers
Dry-device UV reduces surface bioburden — pair with monthly boiling if UV is primary method.
Methods to avoid
Bleach, dishwasher (unless approved), alcohol wipes, prolonged vinegar soaks, and boiling in a dry pot.
Between Cycles
Proper Storage Guidelines
Sterilized silicone in a sealed wet environment regrows microbes within days. Storage errors cause more "my cup smells after one week in the drawer" complaints than factory material defects.
Complete drying
Air-dry 30–60 minutes until no water beads hide inside cup bowls or disc centers — trapped droplets breed mildew odor.
Breathable pouch
Cotton drawstring pouches pass air while blocking lint; sealed zip bags only for bone-dry travel hours, not months-long drawer storage.
Environment selection
Bedroom drawers outperform shower-adjacent shelves; avoid direct sun and contact with sharp objects or open chemicals.
Dual-device rotation
Owning two cups or discs lets one sterilize-dry while the other is in use — eliminating rushed reinsertion of damp silicone.
Years of Safe Wear
Long-term Hygiene Maintenance
Medical-grade silicone targets five to ten years of service when cleaning, sterilization, and storage protocols stay consistent. Long-term hygiene is inspection cadence plus substance avoidance.
Post-sterilization inspection
Backlight rim and bowl for pinholes; pinch stem junctions; texture test for sticky or gummy surfaces; odor test after full sterilization.
Substances that accelerate wear
Silicone-based lube, oil-rich soaps, wearing during untreated infections, nail punctures — link hook technique on how-to-use.
Stain vs. safety failure
Pink or brown discoloration is common and cosmetic; replace when combined with texture change, persistent odor, or visible rim damage.
Biofilm recovery
Odor returning within hours of sterilization: full boil 10 minutes, inspect, repeat once — replace if odor survives two escalated cycles.
Heavy-use schedules
Users emptying 6+ times daily should sterilize mid-cycle weekly; document expected 5–10 year lifespan with approved care in brand IFU.
OEM Brand Resources
Launch & Manufacturing
Consumer Education (IFU Reference)
Cleaning & Care FAQ
How do I clean a menstrual disc daily vs between cycles?
Rinse with cold water after emptying during wear; at cycle end boil 5–10 minutes for sterilization — see daily and sterilize sections above.
Is boiling required for sterilization?
Boiling is the standard kill step for medical-grade silicone. Steam bags are acceptable when IFU-approved — avoid shortcuts that leave biofilm.
What cleaners should I avoid on silicone cups and discs?
Skip bleach, harsh abrasives, scented soaps, and oil-based residues that degrade silicone. Document approved agents in brand IFU.
Can Furuize OEM hygiene kits for retail?
Yes — sterilizing cups, brushes, steam bags, and pouches via packaging OEM and inquiry.
OEM Cleaning & Care Accessories
Private-label sterilizing cups, storage pouches, brushes, and hygiene kits — MOQ from 500/SKU.