i have also hand-washed bras until i got just too lazy to do it. i started to put them into the washing machine, using the hand-wash-cycle (bras closed and in a mesh bag) but now i wash them in the regular cycle. maybe they wear out a bit faster... maybe...
just one thing to add to the topic: if i have a favourite pair of shoes or trousers or a bra and i realize that i am not objective anymore i compare it to another one just after buying the new one. often i realize that the beloved clothes are worn out if they are compared to new ones.
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Posted 6 months ago #
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I don't have the patience to hand wash stuff, but I am careful to put those things in mesh bags. I HIGHLY recommend the fine mesh bags from Woolite or Tide found in stores like Walmart and Target. Bra hooks don't catch on them, which was a life-changer for me! Plus, they're pretty big and you can also put small stuff, like trouser socks, in them, without fear that they'll get lost in the wash or that they'll escape the bag. I have 3-4 fine mesh bags that I use all the time. They're also easy to see so you remember to take them out before putting stuff in the dryer.
Also, I just saw a recommendation to put socks directly into a mesh bag so you don't lose any in the washer/dryer...and they come out already separated from the rest of the wash, so they don't get lost to static cling, etc. great idea!
Posted 6 months ago # -
Oy - bras! I need a new one, or maybe two. I hate bra shopping, but need to do it. Soon. Like, yesterday.
Cleavage apleanty here. If there were a bloodless way to do it, I'd be sharing some.
Posted 6 months ago # -
There is only one bra that I handwash; expensive as h*** and meant to be used strapless. The plastic or rubber or whatever it is cannot take the washing machine, but I use it only occasionally. All the others go into a mesh bag and in normal 1300 rpm program. I find they become tired looking sooner than there is any damage to them!
One thing though, SQUEAK SQUEAK!!! Hello, anyone? Squeaky cotton around support wire? When my bras start squeaking from having endured too many rounds of washing I bid them a sweet farewell and thank them for their hard work.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Thanks, girls. I have now decluttered a bunch of my favourite, comfortable bras - which were most definitely not doing their job anymore. Two new bras in, but a lot more than that out.
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I just got 2 new bras and have to say - it's worth spending a bit of money on them, especially if you need a bit more support.
I always wash mine in the washing machine on the hand-wash cycle in a fabric bag my mother once made out of some cotton and a simple band attached on the side to tie it closed. I used to hand-wash all of them but I think it makes no difference and is a lot less hassle.Posted 5 months ago # -
Every time this thread pops up towards the top, I think "No fair! My bras get to retire before I do!"
Hey, until they stab me or squeek when I walk, I'm making them serve their time with me!
Posted 5 months ago # -
Those of you in the USA/ Canada have no idea how lucky you are! I could get my special support DD bras there (last time was over 7 years ago ) for a third of the price i have to pay for anything similar here. I did order by email once, thinking that the model# and size would be enough, but what i got was very uncomfortable. So i won't ever do that again. I must try before i buy.
I bought 2 ( half the price of here ) when i went to London. Maybe it is time for another shopping trip there.
What i do nowadays is wear the "less enthusiastic" bras when i know i will be home all day, and the ones in better condition, all other times.Posted 5 months ago # -
For those without the patience to hand-wash, I highly recommend going down to your local yarn shop and picking up one of the single-use packets of Soak. Give that a try, and if you like it, get a bottle. Here's how it works:
1. Squeeze the packet into a bucket with about a gallon of cold water
2. Shove bra under the water
3. Ignore it for at least 15 minutes...maybe watch TV or vacuum or whatever
4. Remove bra from bucket & squeeze out excess water
5. Air dryThis is how all my hand-wash stuff gets done, including my knitwears, bras, boyfriend's compression stockings (which are supposed to be washed every day!), etc.
If you can't find Soak brand, Eucalan works similarly, as does plain ol' orvus paste.
But yeah: no agitation needed, no rinse needed. If what you're washing has a fair amount of body oils & dirt and stuff on it, you'll see that stuff settle to the bottom of the bucket if you leave it alone for a while after the wash.
Posted 5 months ago # -
I didn't even know that there was a laundry detergent that doesn't need to be rinsed away. Sounds absolutely great - except for the fact that I can't get hold of it here in Sweden...
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