Have you ever pulled your favorite underwear from the washing machine only to find it twisted, stretched, and ruined by the drum?
I have—and it was a nightmare. To avoid that frustration (no more 'superficial girl' moments!), I switched to hand-washing. The result? My underwear stays in perfect shape much longer.
You might argue the machine saves time—and time is money. Fair point, unless you adopt this smarter routine...
Each evening, fill a basin or sink with water, add a drop of detergent or some Aleppo soap, and soak your underwear overnight.
In the morning, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Presto—clean, great-smelling underwear ready to go!
Concerned about longer drying time without machine spinning? Not if you get clever with a salad spinner!
But what's salad got to do with underwear?
It's actually a salad spinner (Amazon link). After rinsing, load in your underwear, give it a few cranks, and centrifugal force wrings out excess water—no more drips. Perfect for men's swimsuits and boxers too.
Since I started hand-washing this way, my underwear lasts significantly longer, so I replace them far less often. What about you—machine or hand wash? Share your routine in the comments!
