Let’s face it when it comes to lingerie it is difficult and in some cases impossible to find the perfect piece when it comes to plus sizes. What do you do when it comes to taking care of your prize intimate apparel? Lucky for you the answer is not all that difficult and for most of you if you are a regular reader of Full Figure Plus you already know the answer.
- Wash all your apparel BEFORE you wear them the first time to ensure they are clean
- Hand wash (recommended) ALL your Bras. It is acceptable for panties and slips to be washed in your machine
- Follow the laundry instructions on the label of the garment
- Cold water washing is the best for all intimate apparel
- Using a garment bag for your bras will keep the eyelets from snagging on other items
Bonus Tip: When washing intimate apparel, if you use your washing machine, it is best to wash these items separately from the rest of your clothes to prevent color bleeding and snags.
- Use a free and clear detergent (Arm and Hammer) plus an unscented fabric softener
- Owning between 8-12 bras will cut down on the amount of times you need to wash them
- Treat stains immediately to increase the chance of getting them out
- Smaller loads of 3-5 items will increase the level of cleanliness
- 10. Line drying your items will ensure they hold their color and shape longer
As you can see these tips are pretty much common sense but are items that can help extend the life of your hard sought after items. If you want to supercharge the tips above combine them with a front loading washing machine to increase the level of cleaning. Finally if you take care of your lingerie your lingerie will take care of you.
These are some very valuable tips. I always hand wash my favourite pieces and put the rest in the washer using a laundry bag. Don’t be afraid to wash your bra too often, it’s actually necessary to keep it in shape!