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Re-useable/washable sanitary pads on the washing line for all to see - yay or nay?

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NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 12:39

If you use re-usable/washable sanitary pads, do or would you line dry them after washing assuming four or five neighbours can easily see them?

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omghereistrouble · 28/05/2026 17:42

no one sees my line and I put socks knickers etc on one of those hanging carousels so easier to get in takes less pegs too. most people would not know what they were anyway probably think cleaning things

Fizzybluewater · 28/05/2026 17:30

Foraor · 28/05/2026 17:05

Rotary line. Apparently the prudish hide their scanties in the middle, surrounded by towels.

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My lacy knicks are on a seperate hanger on the outer edge of the rotary so they get full sun and dry quick. Never hide underwear whilst drying it.

Tinytwinle · 28/05/2026 17:26

Miyagi99 · 28/05/2026 17:11

Could I ask why please? That’s all I used with mine (unless it was an emergency!).

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I just wouldn`t have the stomach to clean out someones poop then wash out whats left.
Im sure it works for you as its cheaper but i couldnt.

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NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 17:22

😬I had never heard of a rotary washing line until this thread 😬

"Inner bit" makes a lot more sense now.

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Cherrytree86 · 28/05/2026 17:13

Nah, i wouldn’t…it wouldn’t be something I would want to look at in my garden. Not cos I’m ashamed of periods or anything like that, it’s just not very aesthetic.

Miyagi99 · 28/05/2026 17:11

Tinytwinle · 28/05/2026 16:55

Nappies yes i do.

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Could I ask why please? That’s all I used with mine (unless it was an emergency!).

Foraor · 28/05/2026 17:05

NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 17:03

I still don't get it 😂

The bits of the line near the poles are the most visible because they're the most elevated.

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Rotary line. Apparently the prudish hide their scanties in the middle, surrounded by towels.

Boomer55 · 28/05/2026 17:04

NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 12:39

If you use re-usable/washable sanitary pads, do or would you line dry them after washing assuming four or five neighbours can easily see them?

I wouldn’t.

gindrop · 28/05/2026 17:04

NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 17:03

I still don't get it 😂

The bits of the line near the poles are the most visible because they're the most elevated.

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Not on a rotary washing line they're not 🙂

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NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 17:03

Fizzybluewater · 28/05/2026 17:00

Inner bit of the line is near the pole

I still don't get it 😂

The bits of the line near the poles are the most visible because they're the most elevated.

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Fizzybluewater · 28/05/2026 17:00

Inner bit of the line is near the pole

Fizzybluewater · 28/05/2026 16:59

Incandescentangel · 28/05/2026 16:54

What??? I presume you only wear your knickers once then throw them out then?

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One wearing and they spontaneously combust.

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NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 16:57

thekindoflovewemake · 28/05/2026 16:51

Can’t you put them in the inner bit of the line so nobody can see them (that’s assuming it bothers you, if it doesn’t obviously it isn’t an issue)

It doesn't bother me but I'm not sure what you mean by the 'inner bit of the line'.

Sorry if I'm being really thick.

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Tinytwinle · 28/05/2026 16:55

Miyagi99 · 28/05/2026 16:28

Do you find all reusable things disgusting? Pants, nappies, socks, bras?

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Nappies yes i do.

Incandescentangel · 28/05/2026 16:54

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

What??? I presume you only wear your knickers once then throw them out then?

thekindoflovewemake · 28/05/2026 16:51

Can’t you put them in the inner bit of the line so nobody can see them (that’s assuming it bothers you, if it doesn’t obviously it isn’t an issue)

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NaomiBunch · 28/05/2026 16:43

My washable pads are probably the cleanest thing I own.

Rinsed in cold water. Soaked in vinegar. Washed with laundry disinfectant. Hung on the line in full sun.

The rest of my clothes just get chucked in the machine, washed at 40, and pegged out however they come.

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lazyarse123 · 28/05/2026 16:43

I'm past all this but i remember putting some pants on an airer in our porch and dh asking if I was going to move them because the window cleaners were coming. I just said "they're knickers I'm not bothered" and he was like "but they might be". If a man is going to get the vapours about seeing size 22 pants belonging to a 68 year old he's got big issues. 😂😂😂 daft old bugger.

ToffeeCrabApple · 28/05/2026 16:38

I have done this exact thing. Right up there with the washable nappies.

I don't get periods any more but don't see this as anything to be remotely embarrassed about.

And to a pp - why on earth would washable sanitary pads be unhygienic? The point is they get washed and are clean..... i found them much more pleasant than plastic ones.

Missey85 · 28/05/2026 16:38

Yes if you don't like it maybe quit staring at the neighbours clothes line

Inmyuggs · 28/05/2026 16:37

Hang them out if you prefer
Use a inner line to disguise it if need be.
I guess we all have our quirks.
I dont use them but get sanitary products free from my workplace.

vickylou78 · 28/05/2026 16:35

Yes go for it. Also the sunlight will bleach any stains and kill any bacteria too. It's win win. Don't worry about what neighbours think. Maybe not when they have a BBQ party though 😄

stichguru · 28/05/2026 16:33

NowWhatBih · 28/05/2026 12:41

Why use reusable sanitary pads really… very unhygienic

If your reusable sanitary pads are very unhygienic then make sure the whole family is in fully disposable underwear, and potty training children and babies are in fully disposable clothes, because you obviously don't wash anything properly and therefore can't reuse anything with bodily fluids on. If you can wash clothing with poo and wee leaks on, you'll be fine with reuseable sanitry towels.

Additup · 28/05/2026 16:32

I did when I had periods. If wouldn't cross my mind not to.
I also hang up all my colourful and sexy underwear on the line and if anyone wants to gawp or get off on it, they're welcome 😁

Miyagi99 · 28/05/2026 16:28

Bleachedjeans · 28/05/2026 13:31

Most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard!!

Do you find all reusable things disgusting? Pants, nappies, socks, bras?