How to Extend the Life of Your Lingerie
"Happy anniversary, honey." Oh, that husband of yours; he did remember your wedding anniversary, and you were all set to kill him. The kids are away for the evening and it is just the two of you alone this evening. You are so excited that you are about to burst. You quickly tear open the package. Clutch the pearls! It's a bra, panty set, with a matching mini kimono by Agent Provocateur. How about if we have dessert upstairs?
- Set your washing machine on the gentle cycle. If you have a newer model, set it to hand wash. Always use cold water, unless your garment states something different.
- Pour some mild, gentle detergent into the water directly before placing your garments inside machine. Let it agitate for a few minutes, then place the lingerie into the water. DO NOT USE BLEACH. If you have a lingerie bag made for washing intimates, use it. This avoids unsightly tears and snares that can happen when you wash your intimates with other clothing. If you don't have such a bag, wash them by themselves.
- Hang them out to dry. Never put your lingerie inside of the dryer. The heat will bake residue soap onto lingerie.
- Have a separate drawer for your regular, everyday underwear and your lingerie.