How to take a proper care of your favorite lingerie
Back from a tiring
work trip just yesterday. It was a two week, multi destination, jet setting
gig, I came back with a suitcase full of dirty linen! So this morning I sorted my
suitcase into a dry-cleaning pile and wash- at- home pile. Just as I was
prepared to dump the at- home- pile, my maid came running to me with a
horrified face. “No, Madam, don’t put all your lingerie in the machine, with
your jeans! It will spoil the lace”, she admonished. Bless her soul, I was a
little disoriented from jet lag so her admonishing helped me to pull me back to
reality.
It’s a common thing to
hear “A little love goes a long way” in this era of pride and individuality.
There is an immense vat full of love, ready to be spread all across. Even to
the fact that there is a great deal of body love that is happening as women are
dawning up to the thought of love that comes in all shapes and sizes. Yet, when
it comes to showing love towards the most intimate members of our attire- YES,
lingerie- we often fall short. In fact, “How to Take Care of Your
Lingerie” and “Best Practices for Lingerie Care” remain the least searched topics when it
comes to lingerie. We simply assume that plain washing and stuffing them in the
corners of our wardrobe is the best way to go about it. Unfortunately, lingerie
is a delicate thing and requires own TLC. So, here’s how you can maximize on the
comfort and beauty while taking the best care for lingerie:
Washing
The first step to
lingerie care is how to wash your lingerie and as icky as it might be, it is
not mandatory to wash bras after every wear. They can survive maximum a
day without a wash as after a single wear, you can hang them out to dry in the
sun. Whereas for brief panties care, it is necessary to wash them on a daily basis. Our
abdominal area often sweats more than the torso and hence requires cleaner
undergarments. The regular detergent may prove to be harsh for the delicate
garment that lingerie is crafted from. Using detergent specially formulated for
the delicate garment will ensure that the lingerie retains its shape for years.
Also, refrain from using bleach as it’s harsh components ruin the texture
of the garment
Storage
Our delicate intimate
requires special attention while storage, too. They are never meant to be hung
in the closet, even if it is a corset, body stocking, or other large item and
require a special shelf or drawer for it. The weight of the garment itself will
cause the fabric to lose its flexibility, if hung for a prolonged
time. Most lingerie material is supposed to contour to your body and overstretching
defeats the purpose. While we are at storage, the optimal bra care requires bra’s to be stored in bra bags to maintain its
delicateness and flexibility.
Packing
Vacation packing is
mostly fun for us, but stuffing our lingerie in the corners of our luggage may
turn out to be criminal for their fit and appearance. Take additional care
while packing, with separate bags for lingerie, so that your cosmetics don't
leak onto them and damage the colors. Fold them and keep them away from
anything that might snag or stretch the delicate pieces. For those extra-sexy
items, lay your corsets, merry widows, and bustier flat to not damage the
boning, and cushion the ends of the boning. Keep patchouli sachets to ensure
that they smell fresh and remain bacteria free for a long time.
So, there you have it!
Simple and comprehensive ways to keep your delicate darlings pretty.
Speak to you soon,
Mayiah
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