Is it possible and how to properly wash socks and underpants together in the washing machine?

Socks and briefs are the things that most people wash on a daily basis. Therefore, a logical question is the possibility of their simultaneous processing.

However, doubts immediately arise whether such a procedure is hygienic and whether it will lead to undesirable consequences. There are several points of view on this score, each of which is quite reasonable.

Let's see if it is possible wash socks and panties together in the washing machine.

Is it worth it?

Doubts about the possibility of simultaneously washing underwear and socks do not arise from scratch.

They are based on the following facts:

1. Hygienic aspect... A man in socks walks on the floor, so pathogenic flora settles on them, which should normally be absent on underwear.

   On the other hand, underpants may contain germs that would never have gotten onto socks under natural conditions.

2. Difference in fabrics... Most often, panties are sewn from delicate materials, and socks from coarse fibers. Therefore, it will be problematic to choose the optimal washing mode.

   At the same time, woolen socks are not washed at high temperatures, and cotton underwear, on the contrary, is recommended to be processed at 60-90 degrees.

3. The appearance of pellets... Washing underwear with other items will cause lint to appear on it. They can cause some inconvenience during wearing, and also worsen the appearance of products.
4. The likelihood of damage to cowards... Lacy lingerie may not withstand contact with rhinestones, patches and other elements that often adorn modern socks.

It is these arguments that cause people to doubt the possibility of washing socks and panties together.

When is it allowed?

It is possible to wash products in the washing machine at the same time only if the socks have never been worn. Or a person has worn them for a short period of time, and they are not very dirty. In this case, the products must be of the same color.

Lacy underwear is washed in the "delicate" wash mode, or on the "silk" program... Socks are subjected to more intensive processing. Sparing modes can simply not cope with pollution.

In addition, cool water will not be able to destroy pathogenic flora, which can pass from socks to underwear.

When exactly is it impossible?

There are several situations in which simultaneous washing is unacceptable:

• children's things are processed;
• fabrics do not withstand washing at 40-50 degrees and above;
• there are serious dirt on the socks, for example, fuel oil;
• products have different colors - they do not wash colored, black and white things together;
• a person wearing shorts and socks is sick with infectious diseases.

Ignoring these prohibitions can lead to product damage and even health problems.

Washing in a typewriter

If you decide to wash your panties and socks in the washing machine at the same time, it is necessary to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Socks are cleaned of all visible dirt. This can be hair, wool, sand and other debris. Then they need to be turned out to the wrong side.
2. If there is serious dirt on the socks or underpants, then they require preliminary soaking in soapy water.
3. If possible, shorts and socks are packed in special covers. They are represented by small nets, which are fixed with a zipper or laces. If there are no such devices in the house, then the products are loaded into the drum without them.
4. Detergent is poured or poured into the washing machine.
5. Select a suitable washing mode, turn it on.
6. After processing is complete, the products are removed from the drum and sent to dry.

You need to choose the program that is suitable for a particular type of fabric.

Drying features

Dry your underwear and socks naturally. Colored and black fabrics do not tolerate direct sunlight. Because of them, they become pale.

White things should not be placed near heat sources, on heating radiators... This is hello to the formation of yellow streaks. Do not overlap the products on the rope, so as not to delay the drying process.

If things are kept at room temperature in a dry room with a normal humidity level, then it will take no more than 2-3 hours to dry them (subject to preliminary spinning).

After washing underwear and socks at the same time, it is recommended to iron them.

Important recommendations

To wash hosiery and underwear without losing their quality, the following recommendations must be observed:

1. Sort laundry by color before washing.
2. Read the manufacturer's advice carefully. They are presented on the labels for each item. This applies to temperature conditions and spinning.
3. Use detergents that are suitable for the care of specific products.

Do not load laundry into the machine, the label of which contains information on the inadmissibility of automatic washing.

Conclusion

Not all housewives wash panties and socks together in an automatic machine. In some cases, it is really better to refuse such a procedure.

but if there are no "contraindications" to washing together, you can try to save time on separate processing of underwear and hosiery... In theory this is possible, but in practice it does not happen very often.