Indications As far as possible put on your Varicare stockings first thing in the morning, immediately when after getting up. The Varicare stockings should be washed by hand or at the delicate wash setting of your washing machine at 40 oC every day. Do not leave lying moist on towel or in direct sunlight. Advised lifetime of stockings is 6 months. Use your stockings every day. Wash your stockings every day.