Underwear: Learn To Take Care Of It
Underwear, no matter what style and material it is made from, should be comfortable and pleasing to the eye.
Consider that it is a piece of daily use that is in contact with a very delicate area of our body: the genitals. It costs nothing to do good maintenance. Know how to do it!
Tricks to take care of your underwear
1. Hand wash your underwear
First, to keep your underwear in good condition, you don’t need the washing machine and wash it by hand. For this, it is recommended to use a neutral soap (without scent) or a special one for delicate clothes. In this sense, it is very important to remember that we should not overuse the soap, as this can cause discomfort to the skin.
It’s not just about washing with the right soap, you also have to use water at the right temperature. Ideally, it should be between 20°C and 30°C, this way the parts will not be deformed.
It is also necessary to soak the underwear for about 20 to 30 minutes, before continuing to rinse and scrub. In case you decide to use the washing machine, use special cloth bags to protect your clothes.
2. Learn to remove stains from your underwear
Now, as far as stains are concerned, we must proceed gently. We often get desperate and tend to scrub hard without the stain disappearing. For these kinds of inconveniences, it’s best to apply the following tricks:
- First, if the stain is blood or other body fluid, put the piece in a bucket and put some shampoo on the stain. Add some cold water, and let it sit for 20 to 25 minutes before rinsing with plenty of water. Once the stain is gone, you can wash your underwear normally.
- But, if the piece is completely white, to remove the stain it is better to add a spoon of lemon juice or baking soda.
- In case it is prone to fading easily, or becomes too rough and stiff, always wash it separately. Also, add coarse salt to the water while it’s soaking.
- Finally, if the garment is silk it is better to wash it with a little hair conditioner.
3. Dry your lingerie correctly
Unless your underwear is completely white and you intend to whiten it, it is not advisable to dry your underwear in the sun. This makes it tend to fade easily. So, the best thing is to put it in a place where the air circulates and the sun doesn’t fall directly on it.
On the other hand, correct drying of underwear always involves avoiding the dryer.
It’s because the fibers that most underwear are made from deteriorate (lose elastic) at high temperatures. So, say goodbye to this machine once and for all. Also, do not put them in the heater to dry as it has the same effect.
Also, if you are going to hang up your underwear to dry, be sure to drain it well and use fasteners that are not too strong. These elements tend to leave marks and deform the edges of clothing. In fact, the best thing to do is to hang them without fasteners on an internal clothesline.
4. Store your underwear well
When it comes to keeping bras, it’s important to know how to put them on so they don’t lose their shape. If we have enough space, it’s better to stack them on top of each other without bending them. But if, on the other hand, we’re short on space, we can put one bulge on top of the other so that the hoops form a circle.
As for the panties, there is no need to tighten them like socks, with a simple fold it can be stored without taking up too much space.
