Can I wash the postoperative bandage?

A medical bandage is a special device for fixing a certain part of the body after a surgical operation or treatment, as well as during pregnancy and after childbirth. The textile product is made of synthetic fiber, so you can wash the bandage in the machine and manually. So that the elastic fabric during the cleaning process does not lose its cushioning properties and the fixing bandage continues to fulfill its therapeutic and prophylactic functions, the washing rules recommended by doctors must be observed.

Why can I wash the bandage?

Translated from the French language, the word "bandage" means a bandage. This special orthopedic product is made of latex material and has various inserts that perform a medical or cosmetic function. There are several varieties of this device, but they all perform one universal function - they fix the damaged part of the body, avoiding further problems.

• The belt for pregnant women is primarily designed to prevent stretching of the abdominal wall. It reduces the load on the back and spinal column of a woman, unloads the muscles, supports the fetus and stomach in a certain position.
• Postoperative bandages are used after abdominal surgery.
• Orthopedic bandages are used to fix the damaged ankle, knee or elbow joint.

Over time, compression products become contaminated and require cleaning. Postoperative bandage is made of elastic fabric, which has special strength and wear resistance due to polyester fiber and polypropylene thread. The belt for pregnant women is made of elastic breathable fabric, which contains a large percentage of cotton, absorbs moisture well and does not cause allergies. Orthopedic dressings and belts are made of cotton and polyester. These textiles can be washed, and the method of washing depends on the composition of the material and the complexity of the design.

How to wash the bandage manually?

Medical fixing products are often equipped with Velcro, hooks, clasps, stiffeners, so they must be washed very carefully. After all, only the right care guarantees the durability of this complex design.

1. Before washing, clean the surface of the product from dust and adhering dirt with a soft brush. Fasten Velcro, pull out stiffeners and shoelaces, if any.
2. Warm water is collected in a basin or bath (temperature is a maximum of 30 ° C) and a detergent is added. Neoprene bandages can only be washed with a mild detergent recommended for washing children's clothes. If the product contains wool, you should choose a liquid product for wool. Cotton is best washed with liquid soap.
3. The product is soaked in a container of soapy water for 20-30 minutes.
4. They are erased with a soft brush, trying not to bend or deform it.
5. They are rinsed several times in cool water and laid out on a grate placed above the bathtub so that the glass is excess liquid. Twisting the product is not recommended.

For washing compression products, bleach, stain removers and alkaline soap cannot be used. Only potassium soap and baby detergent are suitable.

It is strictly forbidden to boil the product, dry it in a machine, on a battery or steam it with an iron. Under the influence of high temperatures, the belt will lose elasticity and shock-absorbing properties.

After the water is glass, the bandage is laid out on a towel, spread out on a table in a well-ventilated room, and left to dry completely.

How to wash the bandage in the washing machine?

If the design allows, the compression products can be washed in the machine. At the same time, the main thing is that the bandage does not have rigid fixed parts. Otherwise, not only the belt, but also the details of the washing machine may suffer.

Here are some tips on how to properly wash your product in automatic mode.

• The washing program is “delicate” for synthetic materials.
• Water temperature - no more than + 30 ° С.
• Auto spin must be disabled.
• It is worth activating the extra rinse function.

For machine washing, it is better to use liquid detergents without bleach and stain removers.

If you follow the rules of washing the bandage, then after cleaning it will retain its healing properties and will serve faithfully for as long as necessary.