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Womens Lingerie : Lingerie Articles
Having spent your hard earned money on your beautiful lingerie, then 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.
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 underwear sold today will come
with manufacturers tags recommending how to care for your Satin Babydoll or
your Lace Bustier. 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
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 odours 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.
This article was written by Andrew Sharp of http://www.sensuoussecretslingerie.com
which features Exotic Lingerie including Bridal Lingerie and Plus Size
Lingerie as part of our Women's Lingerie ranges.
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