Is it possible to wash socks and panties together: why and how

Underwear and socks are very small compared to other wardrobe items. Even if you change your laundry every day, it is difficult to get a full load for the automatic machine. However, experts do not recommend washing panties and socks together, for a number of reasons.

Why can't we run together?

Always and invariably, underwear was washed separately from socks and other clothes. Why? For reasons of hygiene. In the old days, clothes and socks were not changed so often, and they managed to get very dirty, but the linen had to remain clean. At the same time, everything was washed in the basin, and there was no opportunity to change the water as soon as it darkened.

What are the reasons today not to wash socks and underpants together:

• if the socks are very dirty (this is especially true for men's socks, socks for country work or active children's recreation in nature), they require intensive washing, and modern underwear usually requires a quick or “daily” program - either some are not washed, or others are deformed, covered pellets or change color;
• socks are usually made of bamboo or cotton jersey, these are quite delicate fabrics, but still withstand long and intensive washing, but lace or silk underwear needs short cycles;
• if socks and underpants are different colors, a priori they cannot be used together - they even need different washing agents;
• Due to the rougher texture of the socks, pilling may appear on the underwear - the appearance will be ruined, and people with sensitive skin will feel discomfort.

Important
Any types of socks and underwear (except panties for the smallest) should be washed in warm water, no more than 40 degrees, otherwise the fabric will lose color or quickly become thin.

These are the main reasons why you should not put underpants and socks together in an automatic machine. If you wash by hand, then mixing different types of underwear is undesirable due to the difference in the degree of contamination.

How to wash separately

Men's socks are usually dark, and many novice housewives think that it is enough to simply wash them in hot water on an aggressive cycle or soak them in a basin with bleach. All this will ruin the socks, they will lose their presentation, and good-looking socks under trousers or jeans is one of the little things that is important for the image.

How to properly care for your socks:

1. The most obvious thing is that you need to change them every two days, and if your feet sweat, then every day. For foot hyperhidrosis, it is recommended to change 2-3 pairs per day.
2. Heavy stains do not need to be scrubbed off - they should be thoroughly soaped and allowed to sit or soak in a warm solution (undiluted powder or stain remover should not touch the fabric).
3. You should absolutely not use chlorine-containing bleaches - your socks will quickly become full of holes. Then how to wash white socks, for example? Socks tolerate only soap and oxygen stain remover. This is due to three factors: firstly, the cotton yarn (chlorine-resistant) in the socks is thin, and chlorine thins it even more; secondly, for elasticity and wear resistance, a synthetic thread is included in the fabric, but it does not withstand contact with bleach
4. After soaking/soaping, you need to prepare a fresh solution: dilute it in warm water and thoroughly stir the soap shavings, gel or powder.
5. Immerse the socks and rub lightly.
6. Stir the solution in a circle from bottom to top, alternating clockwise and counterclockwise.
7. Wring out the socks without twisting them.
8. Fill with fresh water and rinse the socks thoroughly.
9. Change the water until it becomes clear.
10. Squeeze through a towel (without twisting) and hang to dry away from high temperatures.

With the machine, the process is simplified: you need to throw the soaked socks into the drum and turn on the Cotton ECO program: 40 degrees, 600-800 spin speeds, long wash, additional rinsing (optional). A long wash is important to disinfect the socks and remove all beads of sweat and skin particles.

Lifehack
Men don't like to do laundry, but that doesn't mean you can't change your socks for weeks. Bachelors have come up with an interesting method: throw your socks into the bath while you shower and feel free to stomp on them. Afterwards, all you have to do is rinse them, squeeze them in your fist and hang them on the cord of the shower curtain.

How to care for your underwear:

1. Panties need to be changed every day. If a man does not sweat much, it is acceptable to wear a new pair every other day. Women are advised to use daily sanitary pads. This is especially important for delicate lace and semi-synthetic panties that cannot withstand hot water.
2. Manufacturers recommend washing most modern models at 30-40 degrees. Children's, 100% cotton panties are best washed at 50-90 degrees (children's skin and mucous membranes in girls are more sensitive than in adults).
3. Soaking is not the best method for underwear, especially silk - it is better to soap and rinse thoroughly.For natural silk, hand washing with shampoo or in the machine with other silk items using the same program and with a gel labeled “For silk” is recommended.
4. Linen, especially lace, should be placed in the drum of the machine in a mesh bag or non-fading pillowcase. When washing by hand, it is not advisable to rub vigorously.
5. Blood stains must be washed immediately and strictly in cool (about 30 degrees) water.
6. It is advisable to wring out the panties by pressing them through a towel, and dry them by throwing them over a rope or hanging them by an elastic band on two clothespins with a soft spring (it’s easy to check by pinching your little finger - it shouldn’t hurt).

Advice
The magazine purity-en.htgetrid.com does not recommend drying panties by grabbing the codpiece or gusset (the part between the legs) with one clothespin - the underwear will be deformed and will have to be ironed, and tears will appear on the seams faster.

How to machine wash together

If the family is large, it’s easy to pack enough socks and underpants into 2 full stashes for the car. If the family is small, the work is not related to the land, and the children are already grown up, the housewife has time to wash by hand. But in most homes, it's much more convenient to wash socks and underwear together.

Important
Although black socks today usually don't fade, it's best to pair them with dark clothing. White ones should be washed with light ones.

To make this possible, do not let your socks get too dirty. If the dirt is crusty, shut up or lather the steam well before throwing into the drum. Separate cotton (this includes T-shirts, socks and cotton underwear) and synthetics (lace underwear, blouses and dresses with tulle and mesh lining, men's shirts, etc.).Wash the first batch on the “Cotton ECO” program, the second on the “Synthetics” program (the time is reduced by one and a half times, the drum rotates less intensively, spinning is 500-600 revolutions, or you can do without it at all).

Historically and intuitively, panties and socks are not put together, but modern technology, materials and washing products make it possible to put underwear in one place without harm to health. The only thing is that you need to separate things into cotton and synthetics, as well as by color, and pre-soak or soap socks that are too dirty.