Do you have to wash the compress after each use? Is it recommended?
165867
No, you don't J. I don't think it's recommended. Its not like you are applying it directly on the cornea of your eye. You are just applying it on the eyelids and as long as the hygiene of the patch is concerned when you microwave it I think it should be takin care of the germs.
165868
You don't have to wash the compress after each use. It's recommended to wash it only when it has been exposed to make-up, oils, eye creams or food. Common sense would include any time it gets soiled in any way. You hand wash it with a mild detergent and air dry it for at least 24 hours. Hope this helps!
165869
They are washable, but you don't have to wash them after each use. When I am finished with it, I hang the compress on a closet door handle with the writing facing out. I do like the idea of using Visine Eye Cleaner Pads though; I am going to try that. Thanks for the tip.
165870
No you don't have to wash after each use. You'd have to let it dry fir 24 hours setter each wash so you could limit yourself to using it every other day. Some puerile buy two so they can wash every day. I would every week.
165871
I have only washed mine once and it took a long time to dry. I have avoided washing by using a paper towel between the compress and my eyes. I also avoid eye makeup when using the compress. The instructions say:" wait 2 hours after use, hand wash in cold water with mild detergent and air dry for at least 24 hours before use. Wash if exposed to creams ,oils ,grease, or food.
165872
The tag says to "Hand Wash in Cold Water only w/a mild detergent". Hubby was told by Dr. to wash eyelids with baby shampoo before using a warm compress. I bought some Visine eye cleaner Pads. If you clean your lids before using a compress, the compress stays cleaner (less washing) Plus you open up your pores using a compress and you don't want dirty junk to be steamed into your open pores.
165873
You don't have to wash it. I put it on a paper plate in the microwave and I bought a make up bag to store it when I'm not using it.
1693703
I don't wash it. The grain needs to be dry, or it could gum up the machine. Also, if you're planning on storing it for any length of time over about 1/2 an hour, it needs to be dry. Most grain for human consumption is cleaned - even "triple cleaned" so it shouldn't need washing.
1782113
I don't have that problem. After each use, I wash a cup out thoroughly and let it dry.
1096309
Yep! I've washed mine 4 or 5 times now. It says to wash it alone. I don't know why, but I do. Cold, gentle and air-dry. Comes out great!
1145019
I did read that is not recommended,however I do use a little bit and after use just make sure you wash it off.
1817719
No, not at all. I washed my newest set before using them for the first time & they did great. I have a set that I've had for about 12 years now that are still perfect.
1087437
You want to wash/rinse it out well after use, wring it out but leave it damp to store it. There should be instructions that come with it but if you clean it first it doesn't get moldy/mildewy.
118579
Package recommended washing before use and every few months. Can't recall if it specified safe to dry but I washed and dried before use. Didn't have any problems like shrinking from drying!
1693645
No but you need to give it a good first cleaning before your initial use. Also, important to keep cleaned and dried after every use. I am really glad I bought mine. Highly recommend.
218257
I haven't tried washing it. It doesn't feel like it would "live" through the process. I would recommend dry cleaning.
1497017
You need to wash it before you use it (per instructions...so read the laundry instructions [hand wash or machine wash]) and wash as you feel its needed.
1444954
Yes. We have washed and dried ours several times already and no problems. :)
227481
I did. They recommend dry cleaning which I object to. I have washed it on gentle cold water settings using a Maytag machine. I air dry them when they are done washing. The only problem is the label they have glued on.
578974
Yes. Just make sure you don't overdo the amount you use and I would say clean it after each use.
105006
Yes to washing, I set mine on gentle. I didn't use the dryer though. I let mine air dry.
1164416
Yes no problem just wash it with fresh water after use and let dry before opening.
1230994
Yes, we washed ours. Recommend washing on gentle cycle & air dry (don't put in dryer).