Legging are probably the one item in most of our closets that we get the most use out of, so that means you want them to last as long as possible. But do you know how to clean you leggings? If you aren’t sure here are some tips on washing your leggings.
Know your fabric
Read the label carefully before washing them. Each fabric is different from the other and so is the method of washing. Leggings usually come in cotton, wool, spandex or polyester.
Never use fabric softener
Most softeners’ composition weakens your leggings’ breath ability and wicking. Oftentimes, when we think of fabric softeners, we automatically get a big whiff of rolling flowery fields, but it definitely does not have that effect on your leggings. In fact, it can often trap odors. To get the icky smell out of your leggings, add a half of a cup of white vinegar to your wash load.
Use a mesh bag
Put them in a mesh bag, and set the washer cycle to gentle just like you would for lingerie. This will keep the pant legs from getting tangled around other clothes and therefore unnecessarily stretched out.
Use warm or cold water, never hot
The stretchy materials (like spandex and lycra) in leggings can break and also the color can start to fade if they are washed using hot water. The best way to protect leggings is to use clod or lukewarm water.
Don’t use the dryer
Your tag might say “tumble dry low,” but in reality, the touch of heat and movement can distort the individual fibers in your leggings, messing with the snug fit and shape you more than likely paid a good chunk of change to receive.
Do hang ‘em up
Hang them to dry, or lay them flat on a drying rack. Again, heat is bad news for stretchy fabrics, so let your leggings dry naturally and they’ll last much longer.
If you don’t want to get into the nitty-grits of cleaning leggings Let Willette’s Home Laundry do the job for you! Our service counter for pick up and drop off are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM 7 days a week. Our goal is to make it easy and convenient for you!
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