The subtleties of washing white linen at home

Underwear is an important element of women's wardrobe. Snow-white things require a special approach. Many girls are wondering how to properly wash a white bra and panties at home, and what type of washing to choose - manually or in a washing machine.

Underwear, regardless of color, needs a delicate wash. So that it retains its original appearance for a long time, you need to follow a few simple rules:

• Before the first wear the underwear must be washed.
• At the first washings of a new thing, the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
• To prevent strong twisting of products during machine wash, it is necessary to load the drum only half.
• The increased concentration of detergent adversely affects the quality of bras and panties, so you should stick to the dosage, which is indicated on its packaging.
• When machine washable it is necessary to use a special bag, since it acts as a guarantor of careful washing, prevents straps from stretching, and also protects the machine from getting stones in the tank.
• Drying underwear in the washing machine is prohibited.
• White products should be washed separately from color, so that they do not color, and you should also sort them according to the composition of the fabric (cotton, synthetic, linen).
• It is better to give preference to liquid laundry detergent, since it is rather quickly dissolved in water.

When choosing the method of washing white linen, you should be guided by what material it is made of:

• Cotton. Underwear is usually made of cotton, because it is a natural material and is also great for sensitive skin. It is better to soak white linen from cotton before washing for 10 minutes in vinegar and rub it with soap or leave it in a soda solution for half an hour before washing. For its preparation, you will need to dissolve one tablespoon of soda in three liters of water.
• Silk. Exquisite and stylish models of underwear are often made from silk fabric. Such products should be washed by hand. Machine wash can only be used if there is a corresponding badge from the manufacturer on the label, and the water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees. The washing of linen from silk is carried out by means of soft action, which do not contain chlorine in their composition. Things should be thoroughly rinsed and do not squeeze.
• Synthetics. Things from synthetic materials require the use of mild detergents and a delicate mode of washing. Do not wash things at a water temperature above 40 degrees, so as not to damage the structure of the fabric.

White things tend to lose color after each wash. So that over time your favorite white bra or panties do not become gray, You must use one of the bleaching methods:

• Oxygen bleach. Before using it, you should familiarize yourself with the instructions, since the incorrect use of this tool may adversely affect the quality of the fabric. Manufacturers recommend using one measuring cup per three liters of water. Soak white underwear for one hour. After it is necessary to rinse it under running water and wash using hand or machine wash.
• White. This product can damage tissue fibers because it contains chlorine. Before applying whiteness, it is worth testing the product on a small inconspicuous area.Soaking for three liters of water will require 100 grams of powder and one tablespoon of whiteness. It is recommended to soak the laundry for only 20 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly in ordinary water.
• Blue. This tool is no longer in great demand, since it is rarely found on sale. But it also allows you to maintain the whiteness of underwear. It is enough to add a little blue in the water and thoroughly dissolve all the grains, because when soaked, they can form stains on it when in contact with the cloth.

To preserve the whiteness of the underwear, it is necessary to soak before washing, using simple enough tools that are always at home at hand. Such agents act on the fabric gently.

For soaking hydrogen peroxide or ammonia is ideal. It is enough to add two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide or ammonia to one liter of cold water. After soaking, the laundry can be washed by hand or machine washed.

Experts recommend using washing hands underwear. Machine washable is possible, but not often. To properly wash the panties or bra, The following algorithm should be followed:

• It is necessary to take a basin with warm water and dissolve in it a powder or other detergent without alcohol in the composition. A foam should appear.
• Then dip the underwear in soapy water. You should not combine things of different tones, especially if you wash the snow-white bra. The product should be completely immersed in water, which will then help to quickly wipe off dirt and various stains. Strongly soiled underwear should be soaked for 60 minutes. After soaking, the water remains turbid, and grease stains will disappear.
• If the stains are not eliminated, then you can rub the polluted areas a little with your hands or with a small soft brush.
• The water from the basin should be drained and collected clean to thoroughly rinse the product. After rinsing the bra is strictly forbidden to unscrew, because this action can damage the shape of the product.

Before washing in a typewriter, it is necessary to soak white laundry for a while. It is necessary to load only white things into the drum so that there is no contact with colored clothing.

remember, that washing will be ineffective if you wear underwear longer than three days. Defeated underwear acquires grayish and yellowish shades, which are difficult to get rid of. If you apply a soak with washing, then white linen for a long time will please the original appearance.

Wash recommended exclusively in cold waterBecause high temperature water can reduce the elasticity of the bra straps. After washing, the product should be immediately removed from the bag and give the cups their original shape. If the product remains wet, then you should not twist it, it is better to place it on a towel and gently press it to get rid of excess moisture.

Modern manufacturers of underwear offer a wide range of models of panties. They are produced both for every day and for “special occasions”. They can be made of synthetic materials, silk or cotton. Some models are sleek, others are decorated with different decor.

White panties before washing should be sorted by type of fabric:

• Cotton products can be easily washed in a washing machine, because they are not prone to deformation, if you choose the right temperature.
• White panties can be washed even at a water temperature of 90 degrees.
• Panties made of synthetic materials or silk is best washed by hand. To begin, they need to soak for a while, then rub the polluted places a little, rinse and squeeze a little.
• When washing white synthetic linen it is not necessary to use strong bleach, as they will adversely affect the fabric structure.
• It is better to use detergents in liquid form. They are very easily removed from the fibers of the material during rinsing.
• To avoid deformation of underwear, you should pay attention to the drying of the product. For cotton, vertical drying on a rope is suitable. Products made from silk or synthetic fibers should be dried horizontally, laid out on a towel.

To make white linen look like new for a long time, you should stick to simple ones. tips from experts:

• It is worth washing your white socks every three or four days. Lightly soiled bras can be easily cleaned from yellow spots.
• Panties can be washed both manually and using a washing machine. Bras with bones better to wash with your hands, but sports models or in the form of tops, you can safely throw in the machine.
• If you decide to wash the bra with bones in the washing machine, then you should use a special bag or replace it with a pillowcase, which you must sew before washing so that things do not fall out of it.
• Before washing, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions, so as not to spoil the thing.

For information on how to quickly and easily whiten a bra at home, see the following video.