How To Care For Inner Garments In Your Closet A few Tips When it comes to general housekeeping, it seldom seems that everyone and their mother (literally!) have tried-and-true tips and tricks they absolutely swear by, especially when it comes to caring for your clothing. Some are helpful, while others ‌ well, not so much. With that in mind, we’ve
culled a few tips on how to effectively care for every item in your closet, from cotton to denim. Read on for more!
COTTON UNDERWEARS
* Cotton is super-durable, so garments can be washed in the machine with any detergent, and bleach can also be used as needed. *For finest results, machine wash cotton items in warm water on a normal wash cycle. *Tumble dry on low temperature setting.
*If your cotton is white in color, you can wash it with bleach on hot water setting. *While washing cotton robes, towels and washcloths fluffy, use half the amount of detergent and run them through an extra rinse cycle (detergent residue can diminish softness). *Cotton wrinkles quickly but can be ironed on the highest heat level.
VISCOSE / RAYON
*Viscose has a silky look and feel, it breathes like cotton, can be easily draped, and it’s lightweight. However, it wrinkles very easily, so it’s advised to use an iron’s medium setting with steam. *If the apparel is particularly special or has intricate draping, handwashing is suggested in cool to lukewarm water. *Hang wet items totally wet (no wringing or twisting) as this will help remove creasing and make sure the garment doesn’t lose its shape. SWIM WEAR *While your swimsuit doesn’t need to be washed with detergent every time you wear it, it should be rinsed in cool tap water every time you take it off after swimming or sunning to remove most of the sunscreen, sweat, dirt and chlorine. *After wearing for a few time, turn the swimsuit inside out and add a tablespoon or less of liquid detergent to a filled sink. Whoosh for a few minutes and then rinse well. *Gently squeeze—don’t twist or wring —the water from the suit, and lay it flat to dry. *Dissimilar to popular belief, laying bathing suits in the sun to dry can actually fade and break down the fibres in your suit, so dry it indoors or in the shade. *You should never use a washing machine for bathing suits, but there is one exception: At the end of the summer or your vacation, you can wash swimwear
in lingerie bags on the machine’s gentle cycle with a bit of detergent, but only after many wears.
DELICATE LINGERIE *Satin, Silk and lace lingerie should be always hand-washed and left out to dry, as machines can damage small bits of high-quality fabric. *Fill the sink with cold water and add one or two capfuls of mild detergent. *Whirl your pieces around in the water for a few minutes, before washing each piece individually. *Be sure to rinse the detergent super-thoroughly, as it can deteriorate the material’s delicate fibres. *Lightly squeeze out each item and lay it flat on a towel to dry.
*Hand-wash lightly and dark lingerie in two separate batches (especially if your dark pieces’ tags say hand-dyed), as bleeding normally occurs. If it’s the first time you’re washing an item, you might want to wash it by itself.
*For bras and camisoles, don’t throw them in a messy drawer—keep them prearranged and folded properly to maintain the cups. *For padded or under wired bras, fold them in half with the straps tucked under the cups. *Daily wear bras should be replaced every three to six months, as that’s when they start to lose elasticity and support. *Avoid wearing the same bra two days in a row, as it needs time to regain its shape after wear. WORKOUT CLOTHES If your gear is highly-sweaty, wash them immediately after wearing. If you don’t have a machine nearby, hand wash them to end stains and smells from setting. Always hang sweaty workout clothes up if you can’t wash them straight, as opposed to bunching them up and tossing them in the hamper, which only creates mildew. For clothes and sports bras that still retain the scent of perspiration, soak them in the sink with either one part vinegar to four parts water, or a quarter cup of Borax mixed with water. It’s okay to machine-wash technical workout clothes, but do it in cold water with a little extra detergent. Air-drying spandex and lycra workout clothes maintains elasticity, but if you decide to use a dryer, ensure it’s on the lowest setting.
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