I've always washed my undies in the washing machine, but I've just invested £150 in brand new bras and lace french knickers, I wanna make them last. I have like a delicates bag is it ok to wash them in that in the machine on a delicates wash? I know this sounds ridiculous but how do you handwash undies?? Do you use hot/ warm water, and just washing powder or do you use a special detergent? Do you leave them to soak or do you like swish em about a bit and wring em out??? And any tips to make em not go like cardboard if you hang em out to dry?? I know this sounds so daft!!! Thanks girls!
2007-02-08 03:56:03 · 13 answers · asked by hayleynichols88 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
That's great you got lace and spent a fortune! Here's the soap to use!!
In the U.S.A. we have a cleaner called Forever New and it's about $10USD that is specifically used for fine lingerie and bras.
You can order this online. Just put in a big plastic tub and read lingerie temperature and use F.N. soap.
DON'T use a washing machine at all.
2007-02-08 06:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by Born Valentine's Day 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For hand washing undies and delicates I use a liquid detergent - sorry I can't remember the name but it is specially for hand washing delicates. Have a look along the supermarket shelves in the liquid detergents, there are a number to choose from, some perfumed some not.
One secret is not to let them get too dirty before washing, and don't leave them hanging around too long. Use warm water, move around and squeeze very gently, rinse well and roll up in a clean towel swiss roll style, squeeze gently to absorb most of the water, do not wring. If you are hanging outside, providing it is not in baking hot sun they should be OK.
2007-02-08 05:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Florence-Anna 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What I do is fill my sink with basically cold water ( not freezing cold though) put in a little detergent and some Oxyclean. I swish the detergents around and place my delicates in the sink. I usually rub the "important" parts of my undies together to make sure that they are clean and let them sit for a while, then I wring them out. I don't know how to make sure that they stay soft since most of mine are silky or lacey.
2007-02-08 04:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by Brandy B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How to Hand Wash:
STEP 1: Plug a sink, and add about 1/4 cup detergent.
STEP 2: Fill the sink with hot water - as hot as you can comfortably put your hands in. Leave room for the clothing.
STEP 3: If you're washing whites and want to bleach them, now's the time to add about 1/4 cup bleach to the water.
STEP 4: Put your clothing in the water and get it thoroughly wet and soapy. If it's stained, you may want to let it soak for a while.
STEP 5: Knead the clothing with your hands in the water for a few minutes, much as you would knead bread.
STEP 6: Unplug the sink, drain and start the water running. Rinse your clothing until the water runs clear, not soapy.
STEP 7: Wring out and hang to dry, or place clothing in the dryer.
Tips & Warnings
Wash items of similar colors together; separate dark clothes from white or light-colored clothes.
Pretreat heavy stains with laundry detergent or stain remover.
If you are using bleach, be sure to wear rubber gloves while washing clothes, and be careful not to get bleach water in your eyes.
Some fabrics and garments require gentle, cold-water washing and mild detergent; check the labels on your clothes for specific directions.
2007-02-08 05:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by soccerwifeandmommy2 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The washer I bought recently has a hand wash setting so I've been using that (except for my bras). Get some Woolite and place it in the sink w/ some water, whatever temp the tag says (probably cold), wash, rinse, then hang or lay flat to dry.
Not a dumb question at all.
2007-02-08 04:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by Nina Lee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd put them in your laundry bag, use the gently cycle, and wash in warm water. Hang dry.
To "hand wash", fill up a clean sink w/ warm water and a mild detergent, and soak clothes in that. Swish them around w/ your hands, soak some more, swish some more, then drain and rinse under running water and in a sink of clean water. Hang dry.
2007-02-08 04:00:58 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First look at what the label tell´s you dose it say 30c or 40c soak them in a mild washing liquid rinse well then hang them on coat hanger´s to dry . same with stoking´s and tight´s . if you have a garden hang them outside . but the weather is a bit bad , so best hang them in the bathroom to drip dry
2007-02-08 04:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have been riding english then western will be a lot different especially if you were only paddock boots with jeans. If you normally ride in breeched with paddocks and half chaps or tall boots, then i would suggest wearing jeans paddocks and half chaps. In my opinion you wont look dumb at all especially since you are just trying a horse not at a show or clinic. You just want to make sure you are comfortable. :] I hope i helped!!
2016-03-28 22:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Woolite, put on gentle cycle or soak in the sink, going gently with your fingers over the spotty areas, or just give them a gentle rub, and rinse, and hang to dry. If you use the gentle cycle, use the baggy. and again, hang to dry.
Either that, or professional cleaning, and if they screw up, you get your moneu back and buy yourself another pair just as xpensive.
2007-02-08 05:37:25 · answer #9 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woolite and cold water in the sink, just rinse, ie swish them, scrub out the stains, twist wring and hang dry.
2007-02-08 04:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋