No one has time to hand-wash their bras and other delicates, right? Think again! Hand-washing bras is actually really easy, and quick too. Learn how to hand-wash your bras correctly to keep them clean and make them last longer, because you deserve to have nice things!
Fill a sink with cold water and add 1-2 teaspoons of gentle detergent.
Add your bras.
Swish the bras around in the water, gently rubbing at the areas that tend to collect the most sweat, like the back band and the center and bottom of the cups.
Let the bras soak in the water for 15 minutes.
Swish and gently rub one more time.
Rinse the bras in clean, cool water (unless you are using a no-rinse detergent).
Gently fold your bra against a towel to get rid of any excess water.
To dry, lay the bra flat on a towel, or hang it by the center gore (the fabric between the two cups).
How To Machine Wash A Bra
Close the back and any other hooks, so the bra doesn’t snag and stretch out.
Put each bra in its own mesh lingerie bag so they aren’t roughed up by the heavier fabrics in your machine.
Wash them on a delicate cycle using cold water; hot water causes the elastic and spandex to break down quicker.
Don’t wash them in the same load as heavy things like towels, jeans, sweatshirts, etc.
Notes
Wash your bras every 3-6 wearings
Rotate bras between wearings to give them a rest (don’t wear the same bra two days in a row)
A bra’s lifespan is generally about 3 years before the elastic is worn out, even with the best care.
Store your bras standing up in a drawer. You can stack them with the cups inside of each other to help them retain their shape, but don’t fold them in half.
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