How many hours can you wear the sponge/how absorbent are they?
746133
I really didn't think that they were that absorbent. The first heavy day I would have to take it out every hour or so and then always made sure I had a pad to go with it.
746134
They are equal or more absorbent than tampons. I have found for medium flow days, the regular size sponge lasts about 4-6 hours before rinsing. It will really depend on the flow and size of the sponge you use.
746135
It depends on your flow. On heavy days, I change ever couple hours but in light days I can go all day. I usually rinse it every 6 hours whether it needs it or not though because it feels more sanitary and helps keep odor to a minimum. But I can wear them overnight and not have any issues.
746136
They're more absorbent the first few times you use them. After four days of use, they're less absorbent. They seem to deteriorate after about 10 days of period (that's three periods for me, since I now have short periods due to positive dietary changes). My first day is pretty heavy so I take it out to wash it every time I have to pee, which is every couple of hours. The second day usually only every other time. The third day only twice. I leave it in for a four day just in case of spotting. I compost them after two periods.
787886
It has to be used for a few times before becoming really absorbent.....it is necessary to wring it as dry as possible. It will become more absorbent than a sponge......mine last a very long time.
639754
My baby is 7 months and I am still using the smalls overnight in my BumGenius diapers with the newborn insert behind it. I find it is not too bulky that way and it lasts 12 hours without soaking through.
500491
Oh, yes! 1-2 hours at most; much less if hung outside. I have enjoyed these towels in Italy for many years and was so happy to find these!dsh
1579378
The aren't reusable. I wore them for 8 hours and let the get seep into my skin and over 8 hours it draws out the toxins. Cream is not needed with these. You might be thinking of the It Works wraps and I prefer these to those because they require a cream gel after you wrap. These do not
1452586
It lasts a long time, obviously it depends on weather, etc. Definitely wash the microfiber towels every time.
696524
These are for daytime use. It is recommended that they be worn for 20-30 minutes but it really depends on the humidity level where you apply them. I use mine for 15-20 minutes because my climate is very dry. They thin out quickly if left on too long. Also, though it doesn't say so on the package, I use mine up to three times by rinsing them in rosewater or similar pure fluid and then store them in a ziplock and refrigerate them. The effects are immediate and amazing -- but not necessarily long-lasting. I suppose that the more you use them, the more benefit. I do love them and they are always one of my gift requests.
271144
You don't really need to do much beyond using a sponge and some Fantastic to wipe off any spills you may get on it. They are fairly durable and you can get about 2 years out of them before you begin to notice it is getting close time to replace it. They make a very good product and thanks for the question. I'll be ordering another before the month is out. Good people that run this place by the way.
1469163
i leave my boots on all night (10 - 12 hours), but boxing gloves should not take quite that long. i would think 4-5 hours should be enough to dry them out.
1984243
No, unfortunately, due, I think to you skins moisture; but if you apply them well they last all day and I have even gone swimming in them. One time I slept in them and was able to continue wearing them the next day. Of course I had just bathed and was clean but had a morning occasion where I needed them again, so that was amazing to me. In other words they are pretty durable and lasting.
2012659
I have used some of these sponges for over 6 months. The smaller ones tend to fall apart much sooner. I have learned that they can be cleaned using a hydrogen peroxide solution, but most don't need this.
51654
I'm not sure as I've not left it on more as long as eight hours, but my towel was dry by the end of the day, due to the air circulating around it. I'd put mine in at least an hour before showering, and it was quite warm by the time I used it. Hope that helps.
2353
I never thought of that concept of re-absorbing the sweat because the material through out is like the outside of a waist trimmer belt- therefore it absorbs the sweat. After I exercise my underwear are normally soaking - 30-50 minutes.
419032
I believe at least half an hour or more. Haven't used since last summer. Think might even be an hour. PLEASANT smell and they work. I Love this product!
509705
I didn't use these until my baby was about 3 months old so he needed changed a little less than a newborn. You do need to wash them before reuse they are an all in one. I like these at night they are very absorbent. I found were getting only these you would need a lot for the newborn phase. Closer to 30 to wash every other day. I have around 14 that I mix in with other kinds like covers and prefolds where I canuse the cover again and drop the prefolds in the wash.
1663196
I prefer to have a couple sponges for each cycle, so I alternate between the two. I usually disinfect the sponge I used that day by first rinsing in warm water then soaking it in a mix of 1/3 hydrogen peroxide and 2/3 water, soak it for about 15 minutes then wash it again with warm water and let it dry for the evening. I clean whichever sponge I used for the day that same evening.
88438
I have found them to be very absorbent. They are very cushy and really soak up water. Also, btw, using less fabric softener (I use half a sheet instead of a whole sheet) can make towels more absorbent.