How to wash compression stockings

Modern life is so rhythmic that among the already young population, numerous complaints about discomfort in the legs are increasingly appearing.

Constant high physical activity, a lot of standing on your feet - this is what causes venous diseases. Young people suffer from varicose veins. Compression garments were invented for them. Compression garments distribute pressure evenly throughout the leg, improving blood circulation.

How to care for compression stockings

Lingerie with this effect relieves women of many problems. Its purpose is to relieve fatigue from the legs, relax muscle tone, and relieve joint pain. But like any other underwear, compression garments require care. How to wash it? Which remedy should I take?

Compression stockings and tights are designed for the treatment and prevention of vein disease. In any case, they require long-term use for the effect to be achieved. There are some rules that you need to know and follow to extend the life of your laundry.

They can be washed either manually or in a machine. There are no special requirements; the main nuance is the pressing force. Too strong a spin has a detrimental effect on the fibers of the material.

What is important to know for washing

Compression garments can and should be washed twice a week. Observe the following rules and extend their service life.

1. The best type of washing should be considered hand washing. When starting it, remove all the rings from your hands so as not to make puffs.
2. Rinse carefully, do not make sudden movements.
3. Do not wring or twist the stockings. To dry, lay them horizontally, for example on an ironing board. If you hang such stockings on a rope, they will become deformed.
4. Under no circumstances should you iron them. Under the influence of high temperature, the fabric will deteriorate and its healing properties will disappear. If you iron such stockings, you can safely throw them away.
5. They cannot be bleached or boiled.
6. If there is a sewn-in silicone rubber band, treat it with alcohol every day. It's easier to do this with a cotton pad.

The question often arises: do you need to wash them every day? You should absolutely not do this. Water, with frequent exposure, harms the material and the laundry becomes unusable.

How to wash by hand

By washing by hand, we cause less damage to the fabric material and better remove dirt. But even with your hands, you shouldn’t wash such things often. If you need to freshen up your stockings, think about how best to do it. To prevent the fabric from fading and its appearance and shape from becoming distorted, you should carefully select a detergent, as well as a washing mode.

By hand washing, we can wash more thoroughly while maintaining the compression effect.In an automatic machine, you should choose a delicate, gentle mode, regardless of the purpose of washing. Choose non-aggressive substances. Products for caring for children's things are good. Rinse slowly and smoothly, and remove stains carefully. It is enough to wash the laundry and remove the dirt. It is quite difficult to maintain the quality of a silicone strip that is sewn from the inside. It is better to wipe this place with alcohol and make sure that no water gets on it during washing.

The slightest reason should not become the reason for washing. It is enough that the laundry is refreshed when it is really needed. This underwear is not intended for daily wear, but only for treatment and prevention purposes. Therefore, it requires careful attention and careful care. To make it more convenient, you can buy a couple more of these stockings for a change. By washing some, you can wear others.

Machine washable only on delicate cycles and low speed. I would like to note that after machine washing, silicone strips may lose their “stickiness”.

How to wash compression stockings?

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents for washing. These include children's washing powders. They are most suitable for washing.

Is it possible to wash with soap? Perhaps only for children. Soap can be grated. The main thing is to remember that you will need less soap than powder. Fabric softener is not suitable for care. They contain substances that can spoil the fabric and destroy it. And negatively affect the compression effect.

Linen with a compression effect is washed with the following detergents:

• Chlorine-free (must be marked “For delicate fabrics”);
• shampoos;
• liquid soap;
• means for caring for children's things.

When faced with a choice between powder and gel, choose the latter. The gel can carefully remove dirt from fabrics that require gentle treatment.

They can be used every day and this will not affect the properties of the laundry. There are special washing gels that can be used with cold and warm water.