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how to wash underwear after yeast infection
Hello Husks, I recently had a yeast infection and I was wondering how I should wash my underwear to kill the yeast?
Hello! Ensuring your underwear is well cleaned is very important following a yeast infection. Regular detergent should eliminate most yeast, but there're also steps you can take to ensure nothing survives. Firstly, wash your underwear separately from your other clothes.
Okay, that makes sense. I've heard something about using hot water, is that true?
Yes, indeed. The heat from hot water can help in killing off the yeast more effectively. So, I'd suggest washing your underwear in very hot water, usually around 60 degrees Celsius is recommended. If you're unsure about your washing machine settings, using the 'sanitize' or 'extra hot' setting can usually hit these temperatures.
Should I add anything to the laundry detergent? Like vinegar or bleach?
It's not usually necessary to add bleach or vinegar while washing your underwear. Standard laundry detergent should suffice. However, if you want to be extra cautious, you may add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle, as it's known to kill molds and fungus, but avoid using bleach. It's very harsh and could potentially lead to skin irritation.
I see. And what about drying? Is there any special method I should use?
Absolutely. Drying is an important part of the process. Yeast thrives in damp, warm environments. Therefore, it's best to thoroughly dry your underwear in the dryer. If you don't have a dryer, ensure that they're completely dried before wearing. An iron can also be used to provide extra heat that can help in killing any remaining yeast.
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