Even if it's worn inside, underwear such as bras and panties must still be considered for the quality and how to care for it properly. It's all for our comfort and health, Ladies! Taking care of underwear is the same as caring for sensitive parts of our body. If cared for properly, we will not only get health benefits, but we can also save money because we don't have to buy underwear in a short period.
How to wash and care for underwear properly? New Femme here will tell you how to take care of your underwear.
1. Do not mix underwear with other clothes
Please don't mix underwear in the washing machine with other clothes, let alone put it in the laundry. Wash your underwear separately. This is to maintain the quality of the underwear and avoid damage due to pulling, squeezing, and other things that may occur in the washing machine.
2. Use clean water and mild soap
Some people choose baby soap or shampoo, which does have a gentle formula to protect fabric fibers and maintain the quality of the underwear material and is harmless to underwear. Avoid using detergent, let alone soaking it in bleach and fabric deodorizer. Wash gently with your hand, and make sure you clean all parts of the fabric.
3. Washed immediately after use!
Avoid piling underwear in the dirty clothes basket. Underwear is small, so it's easy to wash it immediately while taking a shower. Try to get used to this. Piling underwear and other clothes, especially in the long term, will be at risk of developing mold or bacteria. So, immediately check your dirty clothes basket, and check if there is still underwear left behind. If there is, wash it immediately!
4.No rubbing and squeezing bra cups
It needs special attention in this part of the bra cup so that its shape doesn't change and loses the quality of the bra. Since they don't get as dirty as outerwear, gently wash your bras. Soak briefly in a mixture of water and soap or baby shampoo, then rub gently with your hands following the shape of the bra cup.
5. Drying underwear under the shade
Not exposing underwear to direct sunlight is a good choice because it will avoid the risk of losing the elasticity and quality of the underwear material. You can put it on a shady clothesline or let it air dry. But still, ensure your underwear is completely dry and not damp before storing it to avoid odors and mold growth on clothes.
6.No need to iron
Underwear does not need to be ironed. Apart from the minimal risk of tangling and being invisible when used, hot temperatures can damage fabric fibers. Just keep it neat, especially the bra. Don't let your bra cups get piled up under other clothes or put them upside down (cups are under or bent inwards) and lose their shape. Just fold the straps.
Those are the correct ways to clean and store underwear, so it is better maintained. Remember, underwear is an important element in clothing, so don't be careless about them. Hope these methods help you!