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" Whether they&amp;#039;re everyday bras or lacy bikini briefs, all of your intimates deserve special attention. &amp;quot;You can double the life of lingerie with proper care,&amp;quot; says Susan Nethero, owner of Intimacy Boutiques, a national chain, and author of Bra Talk: Transform Your Life with the Right Bra, who shares her approach to delicate matters.   Bras    What you should do: &amp;quot;Hand-wash in lukewarm water with a teaspoon of Dreft, Ivory Snow or Forever New Fabric Care Wash, which helps preserve elasticity. Let them soak for 15 minutes, rinse in cool water, pat with a towel and hang to dry.&amp;quot;   What you can get away with: &amp;quot;Clasp each bra&amp;#039;s hooks together and slide them into a netted bag, then drop it into the washing machine. Add your lingerie soak or gentle detergent to cool water on the delicate cycle. Never put bras in the dryer\u2014heat and soap residue can ruin them.&amp;quot;   Panties    What you should do: &amp;quot;If you have stains, apply concentrated Forever New to them and let soak for 10 minutes. Launder panties, especially your best ones, in cold water, either by hand or in a mesh bag in the delicate cycle of the washing machine.&amp;quot;   What you can get away with: &amp;quot;If you feel that it&amp;#039;s best to wash cotton underwear in hot water for hygienic reasons, do so. You can put them in the dryer, but it may degrade the elastic. Air-drying is better.&amp;quot;   For more laundry tips: Everything You Need to Know About Laundry Laundry Myths You Though Were True 10 Surprising Things Your Dry Cleaner Won&amp;#039;t Tell You "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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