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How to wash women's underwear to keep it clean

Asked by:Cosette

Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 03:28 PM

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  • Cristal Cristal

    Apr 04, 2026

      If the cleaning method is wrong and you don’t pay attention to sterilization, it will cause Gynecology disease . How to clean underwear the cleanest way? What should you pay attention to when washing by hand or by machine? What should you pay attention to during daily drying? Come and take a look with the editor.

      1. How to choose a cleaning agent?

      Cleansers that foam can destroy protein. As for how to clean blood-stained underwear during menstrual period? Chen Anqi said that if it is first stained, rinse it with cold water and it will probably wash off. However, if the blood stain has dried and hardened, you can use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect wounds and drop it on it, and the blood stain will be effectively decomposed.

      2. Panty liners and disposable underwear are the cleanest options because they can be changed every day?

      Panty liners are only used when you have a small amount of menstrual blood. They are not recommended for normal use because they will make the private parts airtight. Disposable underwear is only used when it is inconvenient to change and wash it, because it is impossible to determine what material it is made of, and it has been bleached and may not be safe.

      3. Is hand washing the cleanest underwear?

      It is indeed cleaner to wash underwear by hand, but the disadvantage of hand washing is that the detergent is often not rinsed away, and the underwear cannot be completely wrung out after washing. In fact, you only need to follow a simple principle to clean your underwear: "wash them clean and rinse them clean." It doesn't matter how you wash them or what kind of detergent you use.

      4. What should I do if I live in an apartment and my underwear can’t get sunlight?

      Ultraviolet rays are the best natural disinfection system. If possible, let the underwear be exposed to the sun. If there is really no chance, it is recommended to use high temperature treatment, for example, iron it with an iron, dry it in a dryer, or blow it with a hair dryer to prevent it from becoming damp. Chen Anqi reminded that underwear is not suitable for hanging in the bathroom.

      5. Can essential oils, bleach, and hot water be used to effectively sterilize?

      Essential oils do have some unique effects, but when dropped on underwear, they only have aromatic properties. Cleaning with bleach does have a bactericidal effect and can remove yellow stains, but the chloride in bleach is highly irritating, so be careful about the residue. If you really want it clean, boil it in water for 15 minutes.

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