Saalt Steamer Review From A Health Editor & Menstrual Cup User

Menstrual cups are better for the environment, your wallet, and in some cases, your vagina. But there's one huge downside to menstrual cups that plagues both dedicated users (like myself) and newbies alike: the cleanup.

Before using a new menstrual cup and between cycles, you have to pop the reusable cup into boiling water. This process sanitizes the cup, essential for removing stains and keeping it safe for insertion. (Remember: Disrupting your vagina's PH balance can lead to issues like UTIs or yeast infections.)

Like most menstrual cup users, I've always dreaded cleaning my menstrual cup even if it's critical to maintaining vaginal health. I had to get a separate pot to boil my menstrual cup in because I felt uncomfortable thinking about first boiling my cup then making soup in the same dish—even if I washed it a million times. 

Plus, it just took forever for me to get my cup completely clean with this method. I even tried some scrubbing brushes, but nothing would ever fully lift the stains, even if it was technically clean.

The compact, easy-to-use, and aesthetically pleasing steamer was designed with busy menstrual cup users in mind, especially folks like myself who dread the cleaning process but crave a super-clean, stain-free menstrual cup.

Once I tested the steamer, I said goodbye to the boiling pot method for good.

Not only was it so easy to use, but it also produced a shiny new menstrual cup with zero residual stains. The size of the steamer makes it easy to store under the sink, and the detachable components make it super easy to clean with some soap and water. 

In just a few minutes (no more than it took me to clean my room), your menstrual cup is sparkling clean. After that, I like to clean the clear part of the steamer with soap and water and wipe down the base as well. Then, I store it away until the next month. 

As a menstrual cup advocate, it's never been a better time to hop on the train. Using menstrual cups doesn't have to be a hassle, especially with an invention like this one. I know I'll never go back to tampons, and this makes it that much easier to say so.