A knicker budget for the week with a wash every Sunday

Short answer: If you wash every Sunday, you need eight to ten pairs of bamboo knickers to get safely through the week. The sum is simple: one pair a day, a spare pair and one for exercise or a hot day. That way you never run out.

How many bamboo knickers you need

Take seven days and add a spare pair, and you have eight pairs of bamboo knickers as a minimum. If you also change after exercise or on a hot day, ten pairs is more realistic. It is a simple sum, but it saves you from standing without any on a Thursday evening.

Spread the pairs across the week

Choose bamboo knickers in two or three colours, so you can quickly see what is fresh and what is worn. Put clean pairs at the bottom of the pile and take from the top, so they all wear evenly. It sounds small, but it is an easy way to make every pair last longer.

How to sort the Sunday wash

Collect worn pairs in a basket or laundry bag during the week, so they do not get lost among the other laundry. Sort by colour and wash them as the care label says. Do not overfill the machine, so the clothes have room to rinse properly and do not pull on each other.

Drying and rotation

Dry them fully before they go into the drawer, and hang them in the air or follow the label for the tumble dryer. Damp knickers in a drawer can pick up a stale smell. Rotate the pile so the oldest pairs are used first and the freshly washed ones lie at the bottom.

When the week is warmer or more active

If you sweat a lot or have an active week, add a pair to the pile and change after exercise instead of waiting until evening. It is better to have ten pairs and wash less often than to have to wash every other day. It also gives more calm in the calendar.

Layers over and under the knickers

The knickers are the first layer. With dresses and skirts you already own, a bamboo slip can give extra comfort and avoid rubbing between the thighs. Think of it as part of the week's drawer, so you have clean layers ready whatever you wear.

The rest of the drawer

You can put bamboo tops for women into the same wash rhythm, so the whole innermost layer is clean at the same time. One fixed wash day makes it easy to keep track, and you avoid looking for a clean pair in the middle of the week.

Frequently asked questions

How many knickers do I need for a week?

Eight pairs is a good minimum with a wash every Sunday, and ten pairs is safer if you change after exercise or in warm weather. Then you always have a clean pair.

Should I wash knickers after every wear?

Yes, underwear is normally washed after every wear. If you collect worn pairs in a basket or laundry bag, you can wash them all together on Sunday.

Can knickers lie damp in the basket all week?

It is best to avoid it. Let them air before they go into the basket so they do not pick up a stale smell, and dry washed pairs fully before putting them away.