Make your lingerie last longer

Care with intimate hygiene is essential to prevent any kind of infection, among other problems that threaten the health of women. But in addition to carefully observing this issue, you also need to keep an eye on the washing and care of underwear.

If it is poorly washed, the panties become the ideal place for the appearance of fungi and bacteria that cause vaginal infections and discharge. And it's no use trying to dry clean the lingerie, the panties need soap and water.


Prefer coconut soap or specific detergents for washing lingerie and no products like bleach, chlorine and / or bleach. Laundry soap and fabric softener are not a threat, but should be avoided because they contain perfumes and dyes that can cause irritation to the vagina.

Always wash your lingerie by hand. Some pieces have very delicate fabrics and details that can spoil in the washer. Separate the pieces before washing: white on one side, colored on the other. Mixing everything up can result in stained pieces.

Another tip on how to make the lingerie last longer is not to let the panties soak, especially if the fabric has strong colors, as this can also cause stains.

After washing, do not twist parts, just squeeze out excess water. One trick to dry your panties faster is to wrap in a towel and squeeze. Let it dry in the shade and avoid using the tumble dryer. Only collect the lingerie from the clothesline when it is very dry, never store the pieces if they are still damp.

Can I wash my panties in the shower?

The panties can be washed in the shower, as long as they go through the conventional wash before use. That is, washing the panties in the shower should be a pre-sanitization. Attention also about drying: nothing to leave inside the bathroom stall. The place is humid and stuffy, perfect for fungi and bacteria to proliferate in the panty fabric.

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