How To Wash & Maintain Stockings?

Monday, November 7, 2011, 17:39

Stockings, also known as pantihose are a must have in a women's wardrobe. They are not only attractive but can be worn with both formal and informal wear. Stockings are fitting elastic garment which covers from thighs to toes. These are made with nylon so it becomes difficult to maintain stockings. This fitting transparent garment is worn under skirts above knee level. This is an alternative to cover the thighs and add style. Stockings make the legs appear thin and attractive. Stockings are very sensitive and can be torn off even by a nail! Therefore, take a look at the tips to clean and maintain stocking.

How to clean and maintain stockings?

1. You can wash stockings at home. Use a nylon bag for cleaning them. Don't use a brush to remove stains or clean them. Nylon tears off easily so it is best to wash them in washing machine inside a nylon or mesh laundry bag. If you want to wash stockings with hands, don't wear rings or bracelets while washing and be careful.

2. Don't use dryer to dry the stockings. Avoid squeezing them to drain excess water. Put them on a hanger to dry.

3. Before wearing the stockings, remove all the rings from the fingers. Also take out the anklet. Check your toe nails. If the edges are sharp, file them in a rounds shape.

4. To maintain the stockings, wear them with patience. Apply body lotion before wearing stockings. Bunch the stockings till you reach the toe line. Put slowly avoiding it from rubbing the toe nails.

5. Pull up the stockings slowly and with little pressure. It is best to use fingertips to wear stockings or pantihose.

6. Never stretch the stockings. Pull them till their length. Stretching can take out the nylon threads thus tearing the stockings.

7. Close the buttons (if there) and attach them with the panty. Stocking which end at upper thighs become lose and maintaining them becomes difficult as you keep pulling them every time.

8. Wear leather shoes which are soft. Avoid wearing shoes or slippers which have rough edges. Pencil heels or shoes are best footwear to flaunt the stockings.

Follow these 8 tips to clean and maintain stockings.