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How you wash your lingerie matters because these pieces can be so delicate.
Today’s garments also help support and sculpt the body.
All types of lingerie, no matter what the fabric, should be treated as delicates and then air-dried.
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Most lingerie contains synthetic fibers that stretch and lose elasticity over time.
Read on to learn how to wash your lingerie gently and safely.
Separate silk or nylon thongs from cotton briefs.
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Use gentle detergent and scrub with a soft-bristle brush or by rubbing the fabric together at the stain location.
Give the stain remover 15 minutes or so to work on the stain before continuing with washing.
On the washing machine, select warm water temperature and delicate cycle.
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Add a gentle, mild detergent suitable for synthetic fabrics.
If using the washer, place the panties in a mesh delicates bag before adding to the machine.
If you must use an automatic dryer, chose the lowest heat setting and do not overdry the fabrics.
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How to Wash Bras
Not every bra is equal.
Add one or two bras and allow them to soak for five to 10 minutes.
Gently work the suds through the material.
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Empty the sink and refill with cool water.
Rinse until no more suds are visible.
Squeeze out the excess water gently.
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Reshape the bra cups, and hang the bra on a drying rack to air-dry.
Never put a bra in a clothes dryer.
Machine-Wash Other Bras
Hook the bra together to avoid snagging and remove any pads.
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Place the bras and pads in amesh lingerie bagand add to the washer along with a mild detergent.
Run a gentle or delicate cycle on the cold water setting.
Allow any pads to dry separately and reinsert once the bra and pads are completely dry.
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Do not wash bras with lint-producing fabrics like cotton, which can cause pilling.
Wash with lightweight, synthetic fabrics only.
Never add chlorine bleach.
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Chlorine bleach destroys spandex or any elastic fiber.Always air-dry shapewear.
Like shapewear, all legwearstockings, pantyhose, and tightsshould be washed by hand and air-dried.
Apply the detergent and rub it into the stained area gently with your fingers.
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Allow the detergent to work for about 15 minutes before washing the garment.
Loose hook and eye closures on bras can often be restitched with a needle and thread.
Ironing
Lingerie and shapewear should not be ironed.
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The high heat can cause fibers to burn or melt.
If a garment is severely wrinkled, hang it in a steam-filled bathroom to help the fabric relax.
Ideally, it should be stored in a lined drawer to prevent snags or in specially-designed fabric bags.
Hook the closures on bras to prevent unwanted snags.
Bras should be laid flat in a drawer or container and the cups should not be crushed.
Panties and shapewear can be laid flat in a drawer or loosely rolled.
Legwear should be loosely rolled and stored separately by bang out.
Unless you are working out or perspiring profusely, bras can be worn three to four times between washings.
However, they do need a 24-hour break after each wearing for the elastic to recover.
It’s best to use a gentle detergent formulated for delicates when washing bras and other lingerie.
Standard laundry detergent will hasten the breakdown of the delicate fabrics used in most lingerie items.
Yes, but avoid adding cotton or other fabrics that pill.
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