i have bought some kind of expensive bras and want to make sure to take care of them so they last a longer time. What is the best way to wash them?
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i have bought some kind of expensive bras and want to make sure to take care of them so they last a longer time. What is the best way to wash them?
Not to contradict everyone, cuz they are right the very best way is to wash them all by hand…but come on who has that kind of time!
So I offer the very close to best second best way.
Machine was on delicate with woolite and the bras in individual laundry mesh bags. They have ones specifically for bras…they are fantastic!
Not sure where you live but if you can find any small Asian markets (not food but sundries) we have several chains in the SF Bay Area…the best is ichiban kan. The sell clothing wash mesh bags for $1 a piece which is fantastic. They have them is many many sizes and shapes not just bras! You go to Bed Bath and Beyond and you are looking at $10 a piece.
I have a link below to the Ichiban site where you can order. But also the 2nd link is to an image on Amazon, it is the UK amazon, not for ordering but so you can see the shape of it better.
The problem with hand washing is getting the water out — simply hanging them to dry means you will have them dripping for hours and unwearable for a day. It can also be difficult to rinse out all the detergent without wasting a lot of water and time.
I recommend mesh laundry bags. Machine wash in cold on gentle, and don’t overload the washer. I still machine dry mine, but on medium heat or gentle cycle — not hot. But, line drying once the washer has spun out most of the moisture is fine, too.
In the US, you can buy them at any Wal-Mart, Target, or similar store. Some grocery stores and dollar stores also carry them.
I hand wash All of my bras. I just fill my bath sink with a bit of warm water and mild detergent(I have a baby and use Dreft). I just soak for a while and give them a rub. Give them a little squeeze and hang them in the shower. Don’t ring them out it can damage the wire. Oh, and watch the temp of the water when washing colors, go a little cooler for those. I envy you! I can’t remember the last time though I bought some pretty bras.
The best way to keep your bras in good shape and lasting for a long time is to wash it by hand.
Using very little hand soap is okay, and drench it in water.
Afterwards, reshape the cups and hang them up to dry. (Make sure to have something under so you don’t make a mess on the floor!)
Good question!
Hand wash .. personally use Woolite & baking soda (have hard water) don’t need a basin full of water, work the bra for a few minutes into a lather and then leave it for the Woolite to work on it, after checking to see if clean, a cold rinse and a final rinse with white vinegar, drip dry
If you have the time, by hand and use a drying rack. Otherwise, a gentle or delicate cycle on the washer..but still dry them on a rack. They’ll last longer if you don’t expose them to the high dryer heat.
I wash on the delicate cycle and hang up to drip dry, I don’t put them in any dryer, at any temp, Y shape them before hanging and they will last twice as long even in a cool dryer.
Buy a liquid soap that is designed specifically for delicates (such as Woolite) and wash them by hand, in cool/cold water.
Let them drip-dry.
By hand soaking them first in mild soapy water and then allowing them to dry over a drying rack.
delicate cycle. air dry.
Hook your bras before you put them in the wash and than let them
dry naturally.
by hand with mild soap and carefully reshape them
yes by hand never tumble dry