hi, i recently purchased a lot of lingerie and nice bras/panties at Victoria’s Secret semi annual sale. i also bought one of those mesh bags to use in the washing machine. what i wanted to know is how i should wash the lingerie? should i use hot or cold water? special detergent? should i just skip the machine and hand wash?
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Use more than one bag – the items will be cleaner and the two bags will help balance the washer so it doesn’t start jumping around.
Use med/cool water, a mild detergent and delicate cycle. I use the regular cycle, but my undies aren’t as expensive as VS..
Fasten the hooks on the bras so they do not snag the other items.
Use plenty of water and a little detergent – check after a few minutes to be sure there is a thin layer of suds – if not add a little more detergent.
If you get too many suds, you can reduce this by adding a little fabric softener to the wash – not too much.
Air dry. Heat destroys the elastic.
Wash the lingerie in the bag on the delicate cycle in cold or warm water. Never hot. Use a delicate detergent with no enzymes like Woolite, Delicare, or All Baby or All Free and Clear. If you prefer natural detergents, any natural detergent without an enzyme will do.
If you have any that are stained for whatever reason, presoaking them in the same detergent you wash them in is just fine. Usually about 30 minutes is enough.
Also, line dry or air dry the lingerie. Never put them in the dryer.