How to Clean an Abdominal Binder
Abdominal surgery can be followed by a painful rehabilitation period. Abdominal binders can help ease a patient through recovery after C-sections, bariatric surgery or appendix surgeries. The binders are meant to provide support to the abdominal region postsurgery. It is important to ensure that your abdominal binder stays clean to prevent any infection.
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Instructions
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Check the binder for any stubborn stains, such as bloodstains, prior to washing. Pretreat any stains with hydrogen peroxide. Place a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the stain, then watch as the blood seems to bubble up.
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After the stain bubbles, place the abdominal binder in cold water to set until the stain has disappeared or faded considerably.
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For stains that won't budge, apply more hydrogen peroxide. Soak in cold water until the stains have lifted.
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Hand-wash the abdominal binder in a mild detergent. Do not place the binder in a washing machine, as it can weaken the abdominal binder and make it less effective.
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Hang the abdominal binder on a clothesline to air-dry. Do not place the binder in a clothes dryer, as it can weaken the abdominal binder.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that you always have at least two abdominal binders on hand so you can wear one while you wash the other.
Refer to the instructions that came with your particular abdominal binder. Never use chlorine bleach on an abdominal binders, as it can cause a breakdown of the binder's materials and render them ineffective.
