How to wash underwear

How to wash underwear so that it is clean and hygienic? I believe many people are interested in this question, because we also know that underwear is in direct contact with the most private part of our body, so we must not be careless about the washing method of underwear. Some people don’t even use soap when washing underwear, they just rub it twice and it’s done. These are all wrong. When washing underwear, we also need to use special underwear and underwear laundry detergent, so that we can wash it clean and thoroughly.

Underwear touches our private parts every day, and everyone has their own way of cleaning it. Are these methods correct? What is the most hygienic way to wash underwear? How should underwear be washed? Let's take a look.

1. Is hand-washing the underwear the cleanest? It is true that underwear is cleaner when washed by hand, but the disadvantage of hand washing is that the detergent is often not rinsed out completely and it cannot be completely wrung out after washing. To clean your underwear, you only need to follow a simple principle: "wash clean, rinse clean". It doesn't matter how you wash it or what kind of detergent you use.

2. How to choose cleaning agent?

Cleansers that foam can break up egg whites. As for how to clean underwear stained with blood during menstruation? Chen Anqi said that when the blood stains are just got out, rinse with cold water and it will most likely be washed off. However, if the blood stains have dried and hardened, you can drop some hydrogen peroxide for disinfecting wounds on it, and the blood stains will be effectively decomposed.

3. Panty liners and disposable underwear are the cleanest options because they can be changed every day?

Panty pads are used when there is a small amount of menstrual blood. They are not recommended for normal use because they make the private parts airtight. Disposable underwear is only used when it is inconvenient to change and wash, because you cannot be sure what material it is made of, and it has been bleached and may not be safe.

4. What should I do if I live in an apartment and my underwear cannot be exposed to the sun?

Ultraviolet rays are the best natural disinfection system. If possible, you should expose your underwear to the sun. If you really don't have the chance, it is recommended to use high temperature treatment, for example, ironing it, drying it in a dryer, or blowing it with a hair dryer to prevent it from being damp. Chen Anqi reminded that underwear should not be hung in the bathroom.

5. Can essential oils, bleach, and hot water effectively kill bacteria?

Essential oils do have some unique benefits, but when you drop them on your underwear they can only provide a fragrance at best. Cleaning with bleach does have a bactericidal effect and can remove yellow stains, but the chloride in bleach is highly irritating, so be careful about the residue. If you really want to clean it, you can boil it in water for 15 minutes.

Note the following points when washing underwear in a machine:

1. Washing machines are seriously contaminated by secondary pollution, so disinfection and antibacterial measures are very necessary. The drum, inner walls, small bags for collecting lint, and gaps between internal parts of the washing machine are all places where dirt and grime accumulate. Therefore, it is best to check whether the washing machine has any peculiar smell or mold before washing. If so, you should first use clean water or an appropriate amount of 84 disinfectant to "bathe" the washing machine before starting washing clothes.

2. After using the washing machine, do not cover the lid immediately. It is best to let it ventilate first and dry it before covering it. If the washing machine is not used for a long time (for example, one or two months), it should be cleaned with detergent or disinfectant before use.

3. In addition, the small bag for storing hair balls should be cleaned regularly. When washing clothes, it is best to wash bedding and other clothes separately, and underwear, socks, etc. are best washed by hand. If there is a patient with an infectious disease at home, be sure to wash their clothes separately and soak or wipe the inner drum with disinfectant after washing.

4. To prevent the growth of bacteria, clothes should be taken out of the washing machine within 30 minutes after washing. If it exceeds 1 hour, they need to be washed again. Generally, a newly purchased washing machine should be cleaned and disinfected every two or three months after being used for half a year.

Special reminder for hand washing underwear:

Rub the soap for 3-5 minutes.

Some women often just rub their underwear quickly when washing it, and sometimes they don't even use soap. Underwear still needs to be washed with soap. The two most common gynecological pathogens - fungi and Trichomonas - can be killed by the alkaline environment of soap solution.

Ordinary soap can achieve this effect, there is no need to use special "underwear cleaning liquid" for cleaning. As for the scrubbing time, it is best to apply soap and rub it carefully for 3-5 minutes to allow the bacteria to fully come into contact with the soapy water.

Washing underwear, remember the following points:

1. Underwear should be changed and washed every day, and washed in a timely manner. Don't leave your underwear overnight, as this will breed bacteria and make cleaning more difficult. On the other hand, many insects like women's underwear, which is very troublesome;

2. Underwear must be hand washed. Underwear is generally relatively small. To increase the friction density, it is recommended to pinch it with the thumb and index finger and rub it closely, so that it can be washed cleanly and thoroughly.

3. The washing liquid must be soapy water, the utensils should preferably be dedicated, and the water should preferably be cold water;

4. Avoid exposing washed underwear to direct sunlight. It should be dried in a cool place first, and then placed in the sun for disinfection. Otherwise, the underwear will easily become hard and deformed.

In the above article, we mainly introduced in detail how to wash underwear. Through our introduction, I believe everyone knows that underwear cannot be washed by machine, so we recommend that friends wash it by hand. When washing, you need to rub it carefully. When washing underwear, you also need to use special detergents, etc. I believe that the underwear washed in this way will be cleaner.