From generation to generation, the secret of the durability of women's stockings, tights and knee socks made of thin and very capricious nylon is passed on, which consists in freezing them in the refrigerator. Many consider this method useless, however, after another puff, the need again arises to try the folk experience. Read further about the features of storing tights in the refrigerator: what you can and cannot do.
What are the benefits of storing tights in the refrigerator?
From the point of view of the laws of physics, this procedure is quite understandable. After all, the molecular characteristics of nylon fibers become stronger at low temperatures. To ensure uniform cooling of the tights, the time spent in the compartment should be approximately 5-6 hours. For the first time, this recipe was officially published in the Soviet magazine “Rabotnitsa” and immediately became widespread.
IMPORTANT! Freezing is not a 100% guarantee of protection against holes and arrows. After all, you should not neglect other negative environmental factors.
How to freeze tights correctly
If the outcome turned out to be worse than planned, this does not mean that the technique does not work. Perhaps grave mistakes were made. Here you need to know some properties of nylon products. The temperature range at which nylon feels good is not so wide. At minus fifty, the tights will begin to harden and look like stone. In the climatic zones of the Arctic Circle and Antarctica, wearing them is extremely dangerous. Therefore, an ordinary household refrigerator, without special chambers, is suitable for freezing. Before you begin the freezing process you must:
- Dry the product thoroughly, as water molecules under the influence of low temperature will turn into small sharp pieces of ice that can tear the nylon. After washing the product, a day should pass.
- Pack tights in a protective bag. It must be steam and waterproof, as well as airtight. This will help protect the product from moisture in the freezer.
ATTENTION! The optimal freezing temperature for the material is 18 degrees Celsius.
How many times can you freeze
The frequency of repeated frosts can be repeated. Of course, the resulting effect will not last forever, and at high temperatures the bonds between nylon molecules are destroyed. This means that the period of wearing tights in winter is much longer compared to summer.
What not to do
There are certain nuances that you need to know to achieve the best result:
- It is not recommended to open the bag of tights before the allotted time has expired.
- After freezing, you should not try to speed up the process of thawing the product in the microwave. They should gradually reach room temperature under natural conditions.
- You should not try to freeze the product as much as possible by setting the thermometer regulator to the maximum possible value.
- After freezing, the product may be tighter and denser. Therefore, they should be put on carefully and without sudden jerky movements.
- Do not freeze the product on the loggia or in an open window, as the temperature should be constant all the time, without jumps.
REFERENCE! When preparing for freezing, it is recommended to use special dishes with silica gel, which will quickly absorb excess moisture.
Every woman is familiar with such unpleasant moments as snags and arrows on tights that appear at the most inopportune moment. The material from which they are made can be simply strengthened by placing the product in the freezer overnight. The main thing is to follow the recommendations proposed in this article and do not be afraid to experiment.
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