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It is necessary to wash the compression stockings with silicone elastic regularly, this is required by hygiene. But it is necessary to adhere to certain rules so that washing does not render the laundry unusable.
Can compression garments be washed
Compression stockings, tops, shorts, knee-highs and tracksuits are intended for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. They are sewn using a special technology and have a useful squeezing effect, which helps to improve blood flow in tissues.
It is necessary to wear compression underwear for treatment and prevention almost constantly. In the process of wearing, dust, dirt and the smallest particles of the epidermis inevitably accumulate between the fibers of the fabric. Therefore, it is imperative to wash elastic jersey.
To safely wash compression underwear after mammoplasty, with varicose veins and other indications, you must:
- use gentle detergents;
- do not squeeze or twist the jersey;
- do not expose linen to strong temperature effects, washing is carried out only in warm water 30-40 ° C.
It is strictly forbidden to iron or dry-clean compression garments, this will damage the material.
How often to wash the compression stockings
Since most people's feet sweat a lot, anti-varicose stockings and knee-highs get dirty quickly enough. But it is not recommended to wash them every day, like ordinary socks, the products will quickly lose their medicinal properties. The optimal frequency is 2-4 washes per week, which will be enough to maintain freshness. In exceptional cases, the frequency can be violated. For example, if you need to wash your compression stockings after surgery, you don't have to wait until your scheduled day.
With varicose veins, a tendency to edema and other indications, it is best to buy 2-3 pairs of compression stockings at once. You will need to wear them daily, and replaceable knee-highs will allow you not to wash your stockings too often, but also not to put on dirty clothes again.
How to wash compression hosiery
How long anti-varicose stockings will last depends directly on the means with which to wash them. Ordinary powders are not strictly prohibited, but they are not recommended to be used, the composition contains too many aggressive components, and besides, the particles of detergents are not completely washed out from the fibers of the material. Sometimes processing with conventional powders can cause allergies, so compression stockings should be washed with liquid gels before childbirth so as not to provoke skin irritations during wear.
It is advised to wash compression linen with products with a gentle composition.Gels are well suited for synthetic and delicate natural fabrics, for example, Laska Wool and Silk, you can also take liquid soap or even shampoo. Liquid detergents are well removed from the fabric when rinsing and effectively help to clean the products of dirt, accumulated sweat and sebum.
How to properly wash compression tights
Anti-varicose stockings are allowed to be washed both by hand and using a washing machine. It should be borne in mind that it is always preferable to wash products by hand, such processing is more gentle.
How to hand wash compression stockings
If you need to wash anti-varicose socks, stockings or tights, the process will not cause any particular difficulties:
- Fill a basin or a small bath with warm water, not hotter than 40 ° C. First, the stockings are soaked in water and wait until the material is completely wet.
- A small amount of liquid soap or a gentle washing gel is added to the water; a bottle cap will be enough.
- Stir the detergent by hand in the basin to get a rich lather, then immerse the stockings in water again and leave for 10 minutes.
- After that, the compression garments are washed with very gentle and gentle movements. The material should be rubbed with care, only in the most contaminated places, without exposing it to strong mechanical stress. In the process of processing, they try not to lift wet stockings above the water, they can stretch under their own weight.
- After a few minutes of washing, they start rinsing. To do this, fresh, slightly warm water is poured into the basin and the products are washed several times in a row until the water remains clean. It is not recommended to rinse stockings under the tap to avoid stretching.
A very important point is wringing out the compression garments. Tights or knee-highs should not be twisted with a knot, this will quickly render the product unusable. It is only allowed to slightly squeeze the stockings so that water flows from them, but you need to hold them so that the products do not stretch under their own weight.
How to wash compression stockings in the washing machine
Although it is advised to wash compression hosiery by hand, machine washing is also permitted. The main thing is to adhere to certain rules and not expose products to aggressive influences:
- Stretch fabrics can only be washed in the delicate mode for silk or woolen fabrics.
- The temperature must be set no more than 40 ° C, hot water has a bad effect on the elasticity of the material, shortens the life of the clothes and also damages the silicone strip on the stockings.
- Detergent for washing compression clothes is usually poured into the tray of an automatic machine, usually liquid, gel for delicate fabrics, soap or natural shampoo is suitable. It is not advised to use powders, it is necessary to categorically exclude bleaches, conditioners and any other additional means, they will only damage medical products.
- The spin in the settings of the washing machine should correspond to the delicate wash mode, or it is better to turn it off completely.
- Rinsing in the washing machine is set to double. This will not harm the fabric, as long as you do not use the automatic wash too often, but it will help to completely remove the detergent from the fibers of the fabric.
To preserve the healing properties, it is recommended to wash compression stockings from varicose veins in a special water-permeable bag. It will prevent the fabric from stretching during the machining process.
How to wash compression garments for athletes
Elastic clothing is used not only after mammoplasty, during pregnancy and with a tendency to varicose veins. Compression garments are worn by athletes and help maintain good blood circulation during exercise, improve athletic performance and reduce muscle fatigue.
During vigorous exercise, athletes sweat profusely, so their compression garments get dirty very quickly and strongly. Unlike anti-varicose stockings, stretch gym clothing needs to be washed after every gym session.
The rules for washing compression sportswear practically do not differ from the usual recommendations. In particular, sportswear should be washed:
- in warm water from 30 to 40 ° C;
- using liquid detergents and without using conditioners or bleaches;
- in the most gentle mode both for hand and machine wash - with minimum spin, without active friction and twisting.
Wash your compression clothing for sports immediately after your workout before sweat and dirt have been absorbed into the fabric. Given the increased frequency of washing, preference should always be given to manual processing, even the most delicate automatic mode will still reduce the service life of elastic garments.
How to dry compression stockings
Medical and prophylactic elastic underwear has strict requirements not only for washing, but also for drying. So that the products do not change shape, do not stretch and do not sit down, important rules must be observed:
- Elastic knitwear is dried exclusively in natural conditions, at room temperature, in a dry place with good ventilation. It is strictly forbidden to use a hair dryer or a heater, or to hang stockings on the radiator - a sudden change in temperature will negatively affect the compression properties of the linen.
- For the same reason, products should not be hung to dry under the sun's rays - ultraviolet light and heat have a detrimental effect on the properties of the fabric.
- In principle, it is not recommended to hang anti-varicose underwear and sportswear on a rope, on a dryer bar, and even more so to fix it with clothespins. Elastic fabric is very sensitive; in a few hours the material can change its characteristics, stretching under its own weight.
It is best to dry the products by spreading them out on a special dryer. To absorb excess moisture, you can put a thick towel under the elastic underwear for a while. It is necessary to put on stockings or put them in the closet only after they are completely dry. If the fabric remains even slightly damp, complete the drying process.
Compression garment care rules
It is not only competent washing that helps to preserve the healing properties of elastic underwear. You need to adhere to certain rules of wearing and care:
- Anti-varicose stockings with a strong degree of squeezing can be difficult to put on. However, during the process, the knee-highs should not be tugged or stretched; they are put on slowly and carefully, preferably with gloves that slide well on the elastic material. Careful handling of the products prolongs their service life.
- When wearing compression underwear, you need to pay special attention to foot hygiene, trim your nails in time, and eliminate calluses and corns. Otherwise, snags and scuffs will quickly appear on the stockings, which will reduce the service life, especially with frequent washings.
- Keep elastic knitwear away from sunlight. In the closet, stockings, knee-highs and other products should lie in a horizontal position on the shelf, they should not be hung, since the material will stretch.
Even with the most accurate washing and quality care, the compressive properties of the products will sooner or later decrease. In this case, you will need to purchase a new set of medical clothes.
Conclusion
It is possible and necessary to wash compression stockings with silicone elastic, but only according to special rules. Products must not be immersed in hot water and exposed to aggressive effects; processing must be very gentle and gentle.
