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Getting The Most Out Of Your Thongs and G Strings – Part III
Here’s how to keep your sexy thong or g string looking hot and sexy:
- Run some cold water into the sink and add a few drops of any commercial hand washing detergent, think Woolite. Don’t use regular laundry detergent, shampoo, a bar of soap, or dishwashing detergent! If you’re away from home and don’t have access to the right detergent, then rinse with plain water.
- Submerge your thongs in the water and let them soak for a while. Then swish them around for a few seconds while gently squeezing them underwater to force the water and detergent through the fabric’s pores. If you’ve got any scrubbing that needs to be done, do it gently.
- Gently squeeze the water through the material a few more times and then rinse the thongs in running cold water. Lay them flat on a towel and let them dry naturally. Don’t put your thongs in the clothes dryer even on the gentle setting. The heat from the dryer will definitely damage the elastic.
If you absolutely must use a washing machine then use the cold water setting and the delicate or hand wash cycle. Use lingerie bag and toss the bag into the washing machine. Once the washer is finished, allow to air dry. Remember, a clean thong is a happy thong.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Thongs and G Strings – Part II
The laundry care term “washable” means different things to different people. For myself, I want “washable” to mean I can use a little common sense, sort the colors, throw it into the washer, into the dryer, hang it up and then wear it without having to iron it first. To guys – in general, and most college students, male or female, washable means to cram as many clothes as possible into the washing machine without regard to water temperature, color or fabric and hope for the best. Well, when it comes to sexy thongs and G Strings, washable means “hand wash only” regardless of the fabric care instruction label.
Even on the most delicate cycle a washing machine puts a lot of stress on fabric. And, since there isn’t much fabric on your average thong (and even less on a g string) to begin with, it doesn’t need any extra stress; especially when that stress shows up as rough fabric patches, pilling, elastic “hairs” and reduced elasticity.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Thongs and G Strings
Thongs and G Strings, while certainly small in size, are not necessarily small in price. While sexy thongs and G Strings can be purchased in quantity from discount stores, a quality thong or G String cost upwards of $15 to $30. So, whether you paid $5 or $30, knowing how to care for your sexy underwear can keep them looking hot for a lot longer.
Thongs are more delicate than the white cotton bikini panties or briefs that most of us wear on a daily basis. Treating a sexy thong or g string as the delicates that they are will extend the life span and appearance. Knowing proper laundry care is important to this end. Regardless of fabric content, most thongs and G Strings are washable.
Caring For Sexy Clubwear in Lycra/Spandex
Spandex/Lycra is a common fabric blend for most sexy clothes and clubwear. This fabric blend keeps it’s shape and it easy to care for. For most clothing, machine washing and tumble drying are the preferred manner of laundering.
If the other fibers in the garment are machine washable and can be machine dries, this should be the recommended method for cleaning. The heat generated by machine drying will help recover any lost stretch that occurred during the wearing of a garment. Thorough washing, rinsing and drying in machines brings out the best in Lycra.
However, it is also important to consider the actual item of clothing being laundered. It the item has an unfinished edge, which is popular in sexy clothing right now, the item should be hand washed and hung to dry. Laundering an item of clothing with an unfinished hem can cause runs in the fabric or can cause the item to fray. By reading the care instructions for your garment and using a little common sense, you can keep your clubwear looking sexy for a long time to come.
Dry Cleaning Sexy Clothing Made With Lycra
Many people want to know if they can dry clean their sexy clothing that contains Lycra or Spandex. We checked and most sources say that dry cleaning Lycra is no problem. Although some solvents may temporarily swell the fiber, proper rinsing provided by a professional dry cleaner recovers all stretch and recovery properties of the garment. Lycra does retain the odor of dry cleaning solutions longer than most fibers, but it will disappear if the garment is allowed to air out.
To get the ultimate word on the proper care of garments containing Lycra, we went to DuPont, makers of this indispensable fabric. According to DuPont, since Lycra is usually only a small component in any fabric, let the other fibers guide your care instructions. If other fibers or the trim or binding of a garment require hand washing, dry cleaning, or low-temperature washing and drying, the needs of this fabric will determine the care instructions. Lycra will easily withstand repeated cleanings of all these types. When in doubt, wash or dry clean according to the primary fiber in the blend.
Laundry Care – Sexy Clothing Containing Lycra
The holidays are fast approaching and with the holidays comes holiday parties and with holiday parties come sexy clothes. Most items of sexy clothing contain some degree of Lycra and or Spandex. To keep your party clothes and cocktail dresses looking great, it is important to know how to care for them.
Most Lycra/Spandex clothing can be hand or machine washed in lukewarm water on gentle cycle. Be sure to rinse thoroughly as soap residue can damage the fabric. Never use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing Lycra or Spandex. Hang the garment or lay flat to dry. If you machine dry, be sure to use a low temperature.