Taking Care Of Underwear
Many people have a habit of laundering and drying their underwear, but this is a mistake. On the other hand, there are many other actions that, far from helping to take care of the underwear and keep it looking like new, easily spoil it. Below we talk about it in detail.
The underwear, regardless of the style and material with which it is made, must be comfortable and pleasing to the eye.
We must remember that these are garments that we use every day and that come into contact with a very delicate area of the body: the genitals. For this reason, it is extremely important to know how to take care of your underwear .
Tricks for taking care of underwear
1. Wash it by hand
The first trick to keeping your underwear in good condition involves using the washing machine. Much better to wash it by hand. For this purpose, it is advisable to use a neutral soap (without aroma) or a special one for delicate clothes. It is very important to remember that you should not overuse the soap, as it can irritate the skin.
It is not just a matter of choosing the right soap, the water temperature is also an aspect to pay particular attention to, as it must be between 20 ºC and 30 ºC. In this way the garments will not deform.
Likewise, you have to put the underwear on soak for about 20-30 minutes before scrubbing and rinsing. In case you decide to use the washing machine, it is better to resort to special canvas bags to protect the garments.
2. Remove stains from underwear
As for the stains, you have to proceed with delicacy. We often despair and tend to rub hard, without obtaining the desired results. If this kind of problem occurs, the ideal is to use the following tricks:
- If the stain is blood or other bodily fluid, place the garment in a basin and pour shampoo over the stain. Add cold water and let it sit for 20-25 minutes before rinsing with plenty of water. After removing the stain, you can wash the garment as usual.
- If the garment is completely white, it is best to add a tablespoon of lemon juice or baking soda to remove the stain.
- In case the garment tends to fade easily or if it remains rough and stiff, always wash it separately. Add coarse salt to the water while it is soaking.
- If the garment is made of silk, it should always be washed with a small amount of hair conditioner.
2. Dry the underwear properly
Unless the underwear is completely white and our intention is not to whiten it, it is not worth drying it in the sun. Otherwise, it will easily lose color. Better to spread it in a place where the air circulates and where the sun does not shine directly.
On the other hand, you should always avoid using the dryer. Why? This is due to the fact that the fibers from which most underwear are made deteriorate (lose elasticity) due to high temperatures. Therefore, do without this appliance to dry intimate garments. And the same goes for radiators, as they cause the same effect.
If you hang your underwear out to dry, make sure you squeeze it well and use clothespins that aren’t too strong, otherwise they will leave marks and deform the ends of the garment. On the contrary, it is advisable to spread it without clothespins, in an indoor clothesline.
3. Put the underwear away
It is important to know how to store bras so that they do not lose their shape. If we have enough space, the ideal is to put them on top of each other without folding them. If, on the other hand, we have little space, we can put one cup on top of the other, so that the underwires form a circle.
As for the briefs, you don’t need to compress them like socks, just fold them to store them without taking up much space.
You can take care of your underwear with a few simple tricks. They don’t require a lot of time or effort. Start putting them into practice right away to give your underwear a longer life!
