When buying a piece of lingerie, it is often thought that the particular piece will last a while due to its price. The truth is it is all about how you handle your lingerie and take care of it. It is easy to throw it in the dirty hamper, forget about it and then wash it like a regular garment. These actions, however, can cause some serious damage to your beautiful lingerie.

It does not matter if you buy expensive or cheap lingerie, it will fall apart, rip and tear if you do not wash it properly. In fact, it is likely that the expensive brand is much more fragile than the cheap lingerie due to the delicate nature of the materials the use.

How Can My Lingerie Last Longer?

Use Lingerie Bags: No matter which lingerie you are talking about; camisoles, bras, panties, corsets, garters and more, make sure to wash it in a lingerie bag. A lingerie bag usually consists of a mesh type material bag that holds the lingerie inside while it is being washed. This helps the lingerie to not get tangled within the machine or torn.

Wash by Hand: Hand washing is possibly the safest way to wash your lingerie. Hand washing lingerie is the best way to ensure it does not get torn because there is less agitation and the person washing the garments are in full control. Simply use warm water and a mild detergent such as Dreft or Green Works, lightly work the detergent in, rinse and hang.

Keep the Form: Keeping the form of the lingerie item is important. This is especially true for lingerie items such corsets and bustiers. These pieces have boning in them which give them their form. If these are damaged due to excessive folding, too harsh of cleanings and more, the whole garment will more than likely be unbearable. You can keep the form of lingerie by hanging corsets and bustiers on a hanger, keeping bra forms inside the cups of your bras when in a drawer and laying panties flat.

Get the Most Out of Mesh Lingerie: Mesh lingerie is probably one of the most popular lingerie types out there. The main reason why mesh lingerie is so popular is due to the fact that it creates affordable lingerie. Although many people would consider mesh styles to be cheap lingerie, the material itself is fairly durable and offers a great way for certain items such as booty shorts, camisoles, cami sets and babydolls to fit the body.

When caring for your mesh lingerie, make sure to never stick it in the dryer. The dryer will not only shrink your mesh lingerie, it will also wear it out faster. Although the mesh material is durable, repeated heat exposure will eventually break it down. Something to consider when dealing with mesh material is to keep it away from sharp or protruding objects; the holes in the material could easily catch on something and snag or rip the garment.

Whether you have mesh, silk, leather, nylon, lace or any other type of lingerie, the cleaning process can often times be brutal. Care for the material through gentle washings and you will see your lingerie lasts a lot longer.

J. Tesoriero is an owner of Myriad Lingerie, Inc. which is an online retail lingerie store focusing on inexpensive lingerie selections that are sexy and beautiful. You can find a large variety of lingerie pieces to choose from in sizes ranging from Small to 3X/4X. Myriad Lingerie, Inc. is the number one source for cheap lingerie including babydolls, camisoles, gowns, garters, corsets and more!