Settle an argument please

[Isittimeformynapyet]

Between the Mothership and I.....
Are menstrual products "sanitaryWARE" or "sanitaryWEAR"?

Mum went to the loo in a national trust place and saw a sign saying not to flush "sanitaryware", and thought it was an error. I'm not sure. Google hasn't helped.

Any thoughts?

Sanitary wear. Sanitary ware is the actual toilet/basin etc.

I think it was spelt correctly ie, sanitaryware.

Sanitaryware is, I think, correct. It refers to the gubbins involved. Like hardware, Tupperware….other ‘wares’ I can’t think of right now.

I think wear.

Actually I don’t have a clue. Maybe it’s ware?!

I think wear

I'd have thought Sanitary Ware is the toilet etc, and sanitary wear is what you use.

Sanitary wear.

Wear. Agree with the first poster in response to the OP.

Wear as in you wear it? Surely? I mean you wear pads and period knickers but do you wear a tampon? Can you wear a moon cup?

I guess that's why most places go with products

Ware

No it’s ware like a product. Sanitary product

Wear is a verb and ware is a noun so I’d say sanitary ware.

Sanitary ware are the items such as the washbasins, bidets and toilets, made from chinaware.
Sanitary wear are the feminine hygiene products.

Google doesn’t even recognise sanitary wear

Ware is the loo/basin etc
Wear is pads/tampons etc

Sanitaryware. Although I'd assume you meant a toilet etc.

Sanitary wear doesn't make sense.

@BaconOmelette

Wear is a verb and ware is a noun so I’d say sanitary ware.

But we have nightwear. 🤔

It's 'wear' in that context.

You shouldn't flush sanitary wear down the sanitary ware.

Sanitaryware is the toilet and basin
Sanitarywear is the feminine hygiene products.

It's wear

Google only brings up sanitary ware, and this is for places to buy a loo, sink etc.

The poster should say sanitary items I think.

@Mbash

You need to start your own thread.

How can you love someone who treats you poorly and uses you for sex?

Ffs.

I've only ever seen sanitaryware refer to toilets and sinks so I'd think you'd have to use wear to mean period products but there should be a better universal name for people to use.