How To Care for Pantyhose

Many women wear pantyhose regularly for a number of reasons: they provide a finished look for professional or formal dress, they ease chafing between thighs, and they even give a quick fix to conceal hairy legs.The nylon blend from which cheap stockings are made does not hold up well against wear and tear, and this makes them readily available for regular wear.Extra care taken to preserve pantyhose can help to reduce the need for replacements.

Step 1: Put pantyhose on with care.

Instead of running your feet through the length of the legs to the bottom, place your toes into the hose and stretch the stocking over your calves and thighs.If you twist the legs when gathering the stocking, it will affect your ability to stretch them over your leg.

Step 2: It is a good idea to inspect your pantyhose after each wear.

All tears need to be treated immediately.To prevent the tear from becoming longer, apply a small amount of clear nail polish to the tears.Before storing pantyhose, let the polish dry.

Step 3: After each wear pantyhose should be washed.

Instead of storing pantyhose with other clothes on top of them, wash them with soap in a sink and hang them on a clothesline to dry.Don't wash pantyhose in a washing machine.

Step 4: Store pantyhose with care.

If you store them in a plastic bag, they will not be disturbed by other items.