Having spent your hard earned money on
your
beautiful Sexy Lingerie , the
last thing you want to do is see it ruined after the first wash.
Unlike other
clothing, lingerie is very different when it comes to washing.
The first thing you need to do is check the
labels in your lingerie. Manufacturers know their product
better than anyone
else, so their advice should be taken first, and should be
taken seriously.
Babydoll’s and Chemises cannot be
treated
the same way as Jeans and Shirts and just be thrown into the
washing machine on
a normal cycle and left. The result would be a trip to your
nearest lingerie
store to replace the item.
Women’s Lingerie will not last for ever but
by following some simple guidelines your
Camisoles and
Teddies will last
longer and keep their shape.
Lingerie today comes in fabrics and
materials that make caring for the item easier than in days
gone by. Most of
the
Panties, Thongs, BodyStockings,
Costumes, Hosiery, Leather Lingerie
,
Bridal Lingerie
,
Camisoles, Babydolls & Bustiers, that
are sold today will come
with manufacturers tags recommending How To Care for
Lingerie. These
recommendations should be followed if the lingerie is to
last.
The tags will separate your lingerie into
different washes, dry clean only, hand wash and machine
wash. Make sure you
always read the label as to the type of wash as mistakes can
be very costly. So
let’s look at the different types of cleaning.
Dry clean
only ( If it says DRY CLEAN ONLY,
there's a reason)
This is probably the easiest option as the
garment can only be cleaned at a specialist shop. This could
cause a problem as
lingerie is a very private item and not everybody would be
happy to take their
Teddy or garter Set into a shop to be cleaned. There are
products available that
can be used at home and imitate the dry cleaning process for
those not willing
to use a dry cleaning shop.
Machine Wash
The modern washing machine is a time
saving invention but it can cause major
damage to your delicate underwear if the instructions are not
followed.
Always wash your
lingerie in cold water and use a detergent specially
recommend for delicates,
never use bleach. Never wash dark and light colors together.
Finally combine
this with the delicate cycle on your washing machine and your
lingerie should
have no problems with repeated washes.
However as I have mentioned before
Babydolls, Chemises,
Camisoles and
Bustiers
can be
delicate items with lace trims, ribbons, hooks and eyes that
need to be cared
for. Just putting these items into a washing machine even if
you follow the
instructions above could result in damage. To avoid this put
your lingerie into
a lingerie bag for extra protection (this is a mesh bag that
allows soap and
water in, but stops your lingerie being stretched, and can be
purchased from
most department stores). Only put one item per bag as this
will stop the
lingerie becoming entangled. Also always make sure all the
hooks and eyes and
buttons are fastened, and that zippers are closed and ribbons
and drawstrings
are tied.
Hand Wash
Hand washing is the alternative to the
machine wash. Again the principle is the same, always wash
in cold water and use
a delicates detergent. Soak the lingerie in a bowl filled with
cold water and
detergent for about 30 minutes then drain and refill the bowl
with clean water
and no detergent, leave for another 30 minutes then drain the
water. This should
be sufficient for most washes; however for stains or odors this
process can be
repeated. Never wring out your lingerie as this could effect
the
shape.
Drying
Again due to the fabrics used in your
lingerie it is always best to hang dry or flat dry your
garments. Dryers can
cause un-repairable damage to your silk Chemise or satin
Babydoll. If you have
to use a dryer then leave the lingerie in the lingerie bag and
set the dryer at
its lowest possible setting. You will find that sheer fabrics such
as mesh or
Chiffon require no heat to dry.
So by taking a little care and reading the
tags on your lingerie, your Babydolls, Chemises, Teddies,
Camisoles and Bustiers
should look as good as new wash after wash.
Index of Fibers
For specific
instructions, refer to the garment's sewn-in label.
Manufacturers know their
product better than anyone else, so their advice should
always be taken
first.
ACETATE :
Most acetate garments should be
dry-cleaned. Some knits are washable. If laundering is
indicated, use the
following guide:
- Hand wash in warm water with mild
suds.
- Do not twist or wring out the garment.
- Do not soak colored items.
- Press while damp on the wrong side with
a cool iron. if finishing the right side use a pressing cloth.
- Circular knits should be laid flat to
dry.
ACRYLIC :
Acrylic garments may be washed or dry
cleaned.
- When machine washing, use warm water
setting and add a fabric
softener during the final rinse cycle.
- Machine dry at low temperature.
Remove from dyer as soon as
garments are dry.
- Wash delicate items by hand in warm
water. Static electricity
can be reduced by using s fabric softener in every third or
fourth washing.
Gently squeeze out water, smooth or shake out garment and
let dry on a
non-rust hangar. Sweaters and circular knits should be dried
flat.
- If ironing is required, use moderately
warm iron.
COTTON :
- Cotton can be easily laundered. It can
withstand high temperatures (boiling water does not hurt the
fiber).
- Any good detergent can be used to wash
cotton.
- Chlorine bleach can be used safely on
cotton whites. Use color safe bleach on dyed cottons.
- Since cotton fibers are fairly inelastic
cotton fabrics may wrinkle easily. And, fabric may need
frequent pressing.
- However, cotton fabric can be treated
with a wrinkle resistant finish to create a more resilient
fabric/garment. The
label will tell you if this finish has been applied.
- A higher heat setting is needed in the
dryer to dry cotton. Cotton will take much longer to dry than
less absorbent
fibers.
- Cotton can be ironed with a hot iron,
and does not scorch easily
LINEN
:
- Some linens are washable, while others
are dry clean only. Be sure to check the label.
- Washable household linen,
handkerchiefs,
and linen apparel can be washed easily and become softer
with use.
- White linens should be dried in the sun,
if to help them to keep their whiteness.
- Generally speaking, dry cleaning is
recommended for drapery linens, upholstery linens and
decorative linens.
- Linen fabrics may need frequent
pressing, unless treated for crease resistance. (Permanent
press and soil
release finishes are now being used effectively on 65%
linen/35% polyester
tablecloths, napkins and placemats.).
MICROFIBERS
:
Acrylic, nylon and polyester microfibers
are machine washable, machine dryable or drycleanable
Follow the instructions for washing
fabrics consisting of these individual fibers.
NYLON :
Most items made from nylon can be
machined
washed and tumbled dried at low temperatures.
- Use warm water and add a fabric
softener
to the final rinse cycle.
- To minimize static electricity use a
dyer sheet when machine drying.
- Remove articles from the dyer as soon
as
the tumbling cycle is completed.
- If ironing is required, use a warm iron.
POLYESTER :
Most items made from polyester can be
machine washed and dried.
- Use warm water and add a fabric
softener
to the final rinse cycle.
- Machine dry at low temperature setting
and remove articles as soon as the tumbling cycle is
complete.
- If ironing is needed, use a moderately
warm iron.
- Most items made from polyester can be
dry-cleaned.
RAYON :
Most rayon garments should be dry-
cleaned, but some types of fabric and
garment construction are such that they can be hand or
machine washed. For
washable items, use the following as a guide:
- Use mild lukewarm or cool suds. Gently
squeeze suds through the fabric and rinse in lukewarm
water. Do not wring or
twist the article.
- Smooth or shake out the article and
place on a non-rust hanger to dry. Rayon sweaters should
be laid flat to dry.
- Press the article while damp on the
wrong side with the iron at a moderate setting. If finishing on
the right side
is required, a press cloth should be used.
- Between wearings, rayon articles may
be
pressed with a cool iron.
SILK :
Only pre-washed silk is washable. Read
the label!
- Dry cleaning is generally preferred,
since laundering
detergent and dyes in other clothes may adversely affect
silk fabric.
- For washable silk, follow the care
instructions carefully.
- For items without
linings and without embellishments attached, careful
handwashing is
permissable, with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
- Chlorine bleach should never be used on
silk.
- For long-time storage, silk
should be sealed against light,
air and insects.
SPANDEX
:
- Hand or machine wash in lukewarm
water.
- Do not use chlorine bleach on any fabric
containing spandex.
Use a color safe bleach only.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- Drip dry. If machine drying, use low
temperature setting.
- If ironing is required, iron rapidly and
don't leave the iron
in one place too long. Use a low
temperature
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