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I love reusable period pads, the trick is find one with a grippy underside so they don’t slide. I rarely have leaks, certainly less than with disposable ones. I’m allergic to so many disposable pads so that’s another bonus.
Trader Joe’s has a great silicone bag now, I’ve them and they are about $9 for a back of 3 different sizes
I bought the reusable makeup remover pads a year or so and fairly recently realized I always forget to use them even though I keep them in a jar on my counter and yes.. they’re too small. so I don’t even like it when I do remember. And the cotton swabs.. I bought that too and they came in a too large plastic container. And.. they’re useless! They aren’t absorbent at all, which is why I was using the regular ones so I switched to the bamboo ones.
7:50 definitely small cleaning space n some still use them in there ears not me but I know someone
I still don’t get why you need specificly produce bags, I just use a regular shopping bag..
If you can crochet get into thread crochet and make cotton swabs from cotton crochet thread
The cotton swabs are for your ears. People notoriously don’t use them right, that’s why they get compacted ear wax. Years and years of using them have never had compacted wax. Dr said my ears are clear and clean
This is my 5th year using reusable pads and it’s been great so far. I have to buy new ones this years cause the fabric wants to be retired lol I don’t have leaks at all. I bought them from 2 different people who are local business here in my city and it’s been good. No special underwear needed.
Have u tried using double-sided body tape between the pad and undies to hold the pad in place?
It’s worth noting that some reusable pads are made with fleece and others cotton. U may have a preference in textures and how they absorb for ur needs.
I still use disposable napkins for heavy days, but the reusable are amazing as just in case liners. It’s like how I’ll bidet most pees at home and small bleach load the drying rags, but I still need that pilling toilet tissue for the extensive work. I’m trying to save money, the planet, and my health. I’m working on it
Love my reusable pads! I just put them in the laundry with towels no more adhesive glue giving me a rash😊
I use cotton swabs to clean my piercings 🙂 I couldn’t imagine using the silicone version for that job though
For makeup pads I have never liked the cloth ones you can buy. Often they are too big and absorb too much product. I found something that is dirt cheap and works amazing. I bought felt cloth from the dollar store which comes in a roll or big squares. Costs maybe $3 and I cut them into circles. You’ll have a ton! They have a light exfoliating feel as a bonus! Also I have never used paper clothes, just regular clothes that I wash.
The stainless coffee pour over filter/strainer I got was really well reviewed, but I found it to be terrible. It took FOREVER to strain and FOREVER to wash. The coffee itself was pretty muddy too. I did find a $3 thrifted moka pot and LOVE it. If I want a pour over I’ll use cloth filters or compostable paper filters.
I found the make up remover pads not for me, BUT I still use them. They are in a plastic jar full of vinegar, and I take it with me to the laundromat. One pad for a small load in the dryer, two for a big load. Reusable grocery bags that we started using in NJ can be used as a grow bag when they start looking awful, after say a year or so.
I use compostable bags instead of plastic bags.
The only effective sustainable way of life is being dirt-poor, not having your own roof over your head, wearing thrifted clothes you found in trash (so you don’t need to pay for them and grow your own food. But if you’re poor you won’t be able to afford it. Anything else is a lie, in terms of off-grid sustainability.
For anybody else trying to baller on a budget, the generic silicone ziplock bags work great for me – I can’t justify the cost per Stasher bag and I’m not convinced that the branded version is really more ethical 🤷♀️ works for me and has eliminated most of the single use plastic I used in the kitchen
I’m old (not internet old — periods are a memory old) My mom used to tell me about washing reusable pads and it sounded barbaric. But I would have tried diva cups and period panties.
omg the reusable cotton pad video is 5 years old… wow
“I don’t believe you, lemme smell your armpits” KILLED MEEEEE
As an European, I’m still amazed by so many different products that people in other parts of the world use on a daily basis. So sometimes when I see "I won’t buy plastic water bottles anymore", I’m like "bruh, everyone here just drinks the tap water and uses a normal towels, not the paper ones". Or I have never seen a household in my country which actually uses paper towels instead of a regular towels for their hands or face. But it still feels nice to see that other people think about it too and try to change their habits, because every culture is so different. I like your channel, it’s amazing and I will watch the other videos too. Keep going!
I didn’t know those were Swedish we have them in Germany too but it‘s very different to a towel, it‘s more like a sponge but with different use cases. But I see that you could replace it with other things.
I have endometriosis and a super heavy flow so I HAVE to use pads AND Tampons etc. I think if you are a pad user then reusable pads are great. If yours were leaking, you probably needed a heavier one or to try a different brand. They’ve made a huge difference in my life. Way more comfortable and they last me much longer too.
okay, so i know that were not supposed to clean our ears with cotton swabs, but i get massive ICK when my ears aren’t cleaned daily. My husband was given one of the reusable swabs and i love it for cleaning my ears. i normally buy the costco pack of swabs but I’m a convert fs.
Reusable stuff is eco friendly because none of it is trashy. Also less trash to take out from before means less energy to spend.
I use cotton swabs for my keyboard cleaning, the corners of my eyes if I wake up and have some gunk in there, using water on them to like clean up my eyeliner and cleaning up around the sides of my nails when im painting them
I actually really like and prefer the rezip bags for a ziplock alternative.
People are definitely using the swabs to clean their ears. Even people who know it isn’t good for you, will still use swabs to clean their ears because it’s fun to see a big glob of wax come out.
Girl I recently stumbled upon your channel and love your videos and your honest approach since I am trying to be more sustainable and aware of my eco- impact and what not❤ But God you talk so fast! I literally feel holding my breath when I watch you
Not here to tell you what to do – just my feedback
I switched to reusable period pads a few years back and I’m generally very satisfied. Been thinking of doing the switch for a while but was unsure but then the disposable ones started giving me rashes after a few days and i knew i had to find a better option. Not so great when travelling (got a wetbag but i don’t like the concept of keeping that on me) so i combine them with wingless disposables in such cases which is still less waste. As for leakage and fit there are different designs of pads that may be a better fit for you.
I disagree on the Swedish dishcloths. I’m obsessed with mine. I like them for wiping down my sink in a pinch and they dry fast so they dont get gross like a rag or sponge.
I’ve been using August brand menstrual products
I like the brand wild. Check them out.
I use cotton swabs for my acne. Aftter finishing my skincare routine and putting on sunscreen, I wet a cotton swap so I can remove all product from the pimple so I can put on a pimple patch. Otherwise the pimple patch can’t stick to the skin. I also use them to wipe away mascara fall out or smears on my eyelids after putting it on. But other than those 2 very specific situations, idk either what I’d use them for…
Besides the plastic, what do you think of lume? Is there a plastic free alternative?
The trader Joe silicone reusable bags are the best I’ve ever tried. They are thick , easy to wash , and really durable.
Wait- do we have a link to the peeps underwear yet?
You can put food huggers over bowls though
I love you! 🫶🏼 this was so helpful as I start to go more zero waste
i got those "reusable makeup wipes" but i actually use them as mini face towels. i have acne prone skin and i like to replace my towels often but it would jsut have been a ridiculous amount of laundry with how many towels i have (i have 2 hand towels and 2 full sized ones) so i got the tiny ones. i use them twice then either hand wash them or throw them in the laundry (depending on when i’m doing my laundry) and it works great.
edit: i’ve also tried menstrual cups but frankly they are extremely hard to get the hang of and i never did. it’s also kind of anxiety inducing to never know whether you’ve put it in right or not until you get a leak. it’s also hard to actually change them exactly when i need to because you need to be able to rinse the cup off between uses. this is fine in the shower. but it’s somewhat inconvenient when at home (and not showering) since you kind of have to shimmy over to the sink after you take it out but it’s pretty much impossible when it comes to changing it in public. hygiene wise too, tampons are easier to handle in public since you can set them down on something else (or in your own pockets or something) with the packaging still on and not have an issue of contaminating them. with menstrual cups you need to be holding them the entire time or you need to at least wash them with soap if you set them down on something.
9:22 flipping around doing somersaults 🤣💀
Omg, i thougt only me who have problem with menstrual pads. It’s leak everywhere😂
I use cotton swabs to clean my vintage reloved pug’s deep facial wrinkles. I can get deep in between te folds (with colloidal silver water) and he likes it way more than my finger in a cloth. And his ears, brachycephalic dogs tend to have extremely ridged in ears, you simply can’t get in there with your finger. I do use the paper and cotton ones, they don’t sell the plastic ones anymore.
i use cotton swap to clean wounds or apply medicine on a wound mostly use it to apply oil or medicine on body part for sanitizing purpose i use to use to cleanup a small makeup mistake on my face without wipe the whole spot
I use cotton swabs for Makeup and cleaning up my brows/eyeliner
I think people have to see what works for them. I totally get what youre going for in this video, and agree that if its not something you are ALREADY using, replacing with a sustainable swap is not really sustainable or concious. That said, I make crochet makeup remover pads and the texture really helps with cleansing. Of course wash cloths work well too, but my daughter was already using the pads. Also, you can make a DIY wipe solution and soak them in it, and i like using that in the summer when i just need to wash my face for a bit of a refresh.
Similarly, I love the reusable sanitary pads. I remember when I found them and it was awesome. In particular, they are great for soaking in witch hazel, putting in the fridge, and then using as a healing pad post birth (Gen Xer here with 3 kids), seriously this was a life saver. So everything has its use, just depends on your needs and preference.
Have u tried using double-sided body tape between the pad and undies to hold the pad in place?
It’s worth noting that some reusable pads are made with fleece and others cotton. U may have a preference in textures and how they absorb for ur needs.
I still use disposable napkins for heavy days, but the reusable are amazing as just in case liners. It’s like how I’ll bidet most pees at home and small bleach load the drying rags, but I still need that pilling toilet tissue for the extensive work. I’m trying to save money, the planet, and my health. I’m working on it
Buy whatever you will use
I too never used cotton rounds so didn’t enjoy the washable ones. Also don’t really use zip plastic bags so didn’t like my stasher. 🤷♀️
I completely agree about Stasher bags. I’ve bought cheap ones before and my food got freezer burnt and my food wouldn’t last as long due to air leaks. Stasher bags are 100% worth the price.