How to wash bras: 5 tips that every woman should know
Wash a bra: three tiny, weak words that somehow have the ability to instill fear and intimidation in the hearts of many strong and powerful women. Knowing how to wash bras, and doing it correctly, seems to be a rare skill reserved primarily for moms, grandmothers and other wiser women in the world who, in general, seem to possess magical abilities.
It really is not as big a nuisance as it seems on the surface, and doing it correctly could make it more often possible to do it. Read on to learn the five easy ways to wash your bras, increase your personal hygiene and extend the life of your bras, all at the same time!
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1. Most of the time, it is best to wash your bras by hand. Because most fasteners are constructed with delicate fabrics such as lace, mesh and spandex, the rigors of a standard washing machine can really disturb them and shorten their lifespan. Use cold water and a mild soap (such as Woolite) to fill the bathroom sink. Place your bra in the soap and water mixture, gently moving it up and down in the liquid to shake off dirt and other particles. Then let stand for about five minutes. Rinse, then hang dry. (Look, it's not as hard as it looks!)
2. If you can not wash by hand, always use the gentle cycle.
This does not mean that you can not wash your bras in the machine. That's totally fine, as long as you're sure to use a gentle cycle, cold water and a mild detergent every time. Make sure you also fasten the fasteners before washing them; If left undone, the clasps can get caught in other fabrics and tear them.
3. Use lingerie bags.
The other thing you need to wash your bras (and any underwear, really): a lingerie bag. These are zippered mesh bags that keep your bras separate from the rest of your wash load, to avoid snagging and tears.
4. Always hang dry.
Even if you decide to wash your bras in the gentle cycle, do not transfer them to the dryer. The fasteners should always be hung to dry, in order to avoid deformation and disfigurement of the metal in the wire, as well as filling in the cups.
But here's a clever trick to avoid stretching the fabric when it's hanging very wet and heavy bras: hang them over the shower rod, not from the ends, but lean over the bar in the center, where the cups are in the front part. As well as this:
Or, if you have clothes pins and enough space, you can hang them in the right way:
5. Use a salad spinner.
Like drying cashmere with a salad spreader, you can also add cold water and Woolite to your spinner, put on your bra and drain. Then, when you're done, simply throw away the soapy / dirty water and hang the brassieres to dry.