Your underwear — what lights up her face up daily — is an entity that's prone to wear out easily. But if it's washed right, dried appropriately and chosen wisely, there's hardly a chance that you'd have to shop for it often. But that's a rarity, right? Most of us stick to our pairs for long and continue wearing them even if they start to appear baggy and hardly pay attention to caring for them. 

However, if you adhere to the below-listed pointers, your undies will last long and appear fresh every single time you slip into them (or slip out of them):

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1. First & Foremost, Don't Buy The Whites.

Like is the case with every kind of white apparel, underwear too, will place any marks/spots (skid marks too) on the pedestal and ensure they're given enough visibility. Result? You'd have to replace them very often. Solution: don't invest in crisp white underwear. Turn to dark colours like black, blue etc, that won't get dirty or fade easily.

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2. Too Much Heat For Drying.

The baseline is: whether you're tumble drying your undies or placing them in the sun, don't subject your pairs to extreme heat. Unnecessary heat will make your pairs lose it's elasticity, making it look ragged and baggy over time. Well now, who wants underwear that doesn't fit well (anymore)?

3. The Right Fabric Is Key.

Pairs made of microfiber, breathable cotton are the ones that won't result in any infections or irritation on your skin. Microfiber underwear keeps the moisture at bay (so, perfect for even the hottest days of summer) and well, the cotton variants will feel airy, easy and won't cause any rashes.

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4. Don't Use Fabric Softeners On Microfiber Pairs.

Agreed, fabric softeners may be complete bliss for pieces made of cotton, but for microfiber pairs of underwear, they almost turn into a bad trip. And it only gets worse with time. Since microfiber pairs are supremely soft anyway, using a softener on them is unnecessary, besides, they ruin the foundation of the knit. What next? A new pair of underwear.