How to wash a bra
It is important that you know how to wash your bras properly; In this way, you will not only prevent them from being damaged, but your life will also be extended. Washing the bras by hand is the safest way, but sometimes it is not possible and you should use the washing machine. This article will show you how to wash the brassieres by hand and how to wash them safely in a washing machine.
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Method 1 Wash a bra by hand
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Fill the sink with warm water and add a little mild detergent. You will only need 1 teaspoon or 1 teaspoon of detergent. [1] If you do not have a sink, you can use a bucket. Be sure to use a non-alcoholic detergent specially designed to wash clothes by hand. [2] If you do not have any mild detergent at home, you can easily make one: [3]
Combine 1 cup (240 milliliters) of warm water, 1 teaspoon of baby shampoo and 1 or 2 drops of essential oil (can be lavender or chamomile). Fill the sink or bucket with warm water and then add the homemade detergent.
Dilute with water a little Castile liquid soap and add it to the sink or bucket full of warm water.
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Mix the detergent in the water. Do it by shaking the water with your hand. Keep doing it until there are a few bubbles and foam.
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Add bras. Make sure they submerge and absorb the water. Try to wash similar colors together and avoid washing light colors with dark colors.
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Let the bras sit in the water with soap for 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the detergent to dissolve any oil or dirt. If the bras are very dirty, leave them in the water for one hour.
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Shake and squeeze the bras. This helps loosen dirt and oils. The water will be very cloudy for now. [4]
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Drain the dirty water and rinse the bras with clean water. Do it until the water comes out clear. Consider rinsing them in the bath tub, because that way you'll have more space.
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If the bras are very dirty, repeat the wash with soapy water and rinse. If you have not washed the bras for quite some time, you may have to soak them again in fresh soapy water; do not use dirty water again. Make sure to rinse the bras thoroughly until no soap remains. [5]
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Press the bras between two towels to remove moisture. Place the bra on a towel and cover it with another towel. Press the bra and the towel. Do not squeeze or twist the bra. [6]
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Re-shape the cups and let the bra dry in the air. You can hang the bra or you can place it on a clean and dry towel. If you decide to hang the bra to dry, do not hang it on the braces because they will stretch. Instead, place the bra in the center on a rope or grid clothesline. You can also place the bra band on a hanger.
Method 2 Wash a bra in the washing machine
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Close the clasps. If you do not close the bra, the clips will get caught in other garments when you wash them. If the bra has no closure (like a sports bra), do not worry about this. [7]
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Place the bra in a mesh bag for underwear. This will prevent the bra from getting caught in other garments. It will also protect you from the toughest items, such as jeans. [8]
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Place the bra in the washing machine with other similar colors. [9] If you are going to wash the bras at the same time as the rest of the clothes, make sure you do not mix the colors. Wash white bras with other white garments. Make sure to wash the light colored bras (such as beige and pastel colors) with other light colored garments and to wash the dark colored bras (such as navy blue and black), do it with other dark colored garments. The mixture of colors can make the dyes run, which will make the colors look discolored and cloudy.
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Consider placing the bra with other fabrics of a similar weight. Jeans and towels are much heavier than bras and could damage them. Instead, try to wash the bras with lighter items, such as T-shirts, underwear, socks and pajamas.
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Wash the bras with a mild detergent and an equally gentle cycle. [10] Be sure to use cold water, because hot water can weaken the fibers and make the straps less elastic. Do not use strong detergents; Strong detergents can eat away at the fibers and make the fabric weaker over time. Strong detergents can damage the fabric. [eleven]
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Reshape the cups of the bra once the cycle is over. [12] Remove the bra from the mesh bag and press the inside of the cup until it returns to its original shape.
If the bra is soaked and dripping, do not twist it or squeeze it; instead, place the bra between two towels and press the towels to remove any excess moisture.
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Dry the bra to the air. Do not use the dryer, because the heat will cause the bra straps to stretch and lose their elasticity. [13] You can let the bra dry in the air, placing it on a rope or grid clothesline. You can also place the bra band on a hanger and hang it to dry. Do not hang the bra straps because they will stretch a lot. If you do not have clothes hangers or clotheslines, you can place the stretched bra on a clean, dry towel. [14]
If you have to use a dryer, use the "no heat" setting. Make sure you keep the bra in your mesh bag to keep it from getting tangled. [fifteen]
Tips
- Wash a bra after using it three or four times [16] and make sure you give it a day of rest before using it again. [17]
- The bras with whales and the most elegant should always be washed by hand. The least expensive bras, fabric, sports and molded without seams can be washed in the washing machine. [18]
- If you do not have a bag for your underwear or a mesh bag for laundry, you can use a pillowcase . Be sure to tie the top of the pillowcase before placing it in the washing machine so the brassieres do not fall off.
- If the bra label has special care instructions, follow them.
- Even if you use the dryer, stuffed bras or push up may still be wet after you remove them; If you are going to an event, keep this in mind. The last thing you would want is to wear a wet bra.
Warnings
- Some detergents contain chemicals that can damage certain fabrics. To avoid this, consider investing in a special laundry detergent to wash your underwear.
- You should not bleach bras, but if you feel you should bleach them for some reason, use a bleach without chlorine. Over time, bleach with chlorine deteriorates lycra, a common material of brassieres.
Things you will need
- Bag for underwear (required to be used in the washing machine)
- Mild detergent