How to Wash & Care for Your Leakproof Underwear
Fluxe & Co Leakproof Underwear is designed to be washed, reused and worn again. A few simple care habits can help protect the absorbent layers and keep your underwear comfortable and effective over time.
The Simple Care Routine
💧 Should You Rinse Them Before Washing?
Yes — particularly if the underwear has absorbed a moderate or heavier bladder leak.
We recommend giving the absorbent area a quick rinse under cold running water before putting it into the washing machine. Rinse until most of the excess urine has been removed.
There is no need to aggressively scrub, twist or wring the underwear. Simply rinse it and gently squeeze out excess water.
Why Rinse First?
- Helps remove excess urine before washing
- Helps prevent urine from sitting in the absorbent layers for too long
- Can help reduce lingering odours
- Makes it easier to thoroughly clean the garment during the wash
🧺 How to Machine Wash Your Fluxe & Co Underwear
After rinsing when necessary, place your underwear in the washing machine.
Your Fluxe & Co underwear can be washed alongside your regular laundry. There is no need to use a specialist detergent.
🚫 What Should You Avoid?
Leakproof underwear contains specialised absorbent and protective layers. To help preserve these materials, avoid:
Why no fabric softener?
Fabric softeners can leave a coating on textile fibres, which may interfere
with the performance of absorbent materials over time.
🌿 How to Dry Your Underwear
For the best long-term care, we recommend air drying your Fluxe & Co underwear whenever possible.
Hang it up or lay it flat and allow it to dry completely before wearing or storing it.
The absorbent section contains additional layers that ordinary underwear does not have. It is therefore completely normal for this area to take a little longer to dry.
Always make sure the absorbent section is fully dry before wearing the underwear again.
💦 What If You've Had a Heavier Bladder Leak?
That is when rinsing before washing is particularly useful.
- Rinse: Rinse the absorbent area thoroughly under cold running water.
- Wash: Machine wash on a cold or low-temperature cycle using mild detergent.
- Dry: Air dry completely before wearing again.
Fluxe & Co underwear is reusable, so a heavier leak does not mean the underwear needs to be discarded.
👃 What If You Notice an Odour?
If you notice a lingering odour, rinse the absorbent section thoroughly with cold water and wash the underwear again using your usual mild detergent.
Also make sure the underwear is completely dry before storing it. Avoid using fabric softener to mask odours, as it may interfere with the absorbent materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need to rinse them before washing?
Not always. For very light bladder leaks, a separate rinse may not be necessary. For moderate or heavier leaks, however, we recommend rinsing with cold water first.
Is it hygienic to put leakproof underwear in the washing machine?
Yes. Washing machines and laundry detergents are designed to clean soiled clothing. If the underwear is noticeably wet, rinsing it first removes much of the excess urine before washing.
Should I use hot or cold water to rinse?
We recommend cold water. There is no need to use hot water during the pre-rinse.
Do I need to soak the underwear?
Normally, no. A cold-water rinse followed by a machine wash is sufficient for everyday care.
Can I wash them with my other clothes?
Yes. After rinsing when necessary, Fluxe & Co underwear can be washed with similar-coloured laundry.
Can I use regular laundry detergent?
Yes. A regular mild laundry detergent is suitable.
Can I use fabric softener?
We recommend avoiding fabric softener because it may coat absorbent fibres and potentially affect their performance.
Can I use bleach?
No. We recommend avoiding bleach and harsh cleaning chemicals.
Can I wring them out?
Avoid aggressively twisting or wringing the underwear. Gently squeeze out excess water instead.
Can I iron them?
We recommend avoiding ironing and excessive heat to help protect the specialised layers.
Rinse. Wash. Air Dry. Reuse.
A simple care routine can help maintain the comfort, absorbency and protective layers of your Fluxe & Co underwear over time.
The Fluxe & Co Team
