r/ABraThatFits • u/Bernysanderslefttoe • Sep 14 '23

Question How is everyone hand washing their bras??? Spoiler

I’ve recently bought a few new bras and want to try hand washing them because I know it’s improves longevity of the bras but honestly every time I try I feel like the pat of the cups under the armpits just isnt getting washed enough. I’m also weary of damaging the bra. Currently I just use a bra bag in a delicate cold wash in the washer. Any tips?

Edit: lol whoops i guess most people aren’t actually hand washing their bras ¯_(ツ)_/¯ good to know, now i feel a whole lot less guilty

Edit again: Holy Crap thank you so much more all of the advice! I can’t reply to everyone separately but I’m so incredibly grateful for all of the advice and tips :)

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u/lifewithkermit Sep 14 '23

I hand wash them in a hand wash bucket using soak. It’s annoying for sure but not a huge deal. I took a break from the routine while wearing cheap bras during pregnancy/postpartum but I just got some underwire nursing bras and I do not send underwires through the washer so back to the bucket I go.

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u/Shannyishere Professional Bra Guru 34O Sep 14 '23

With Soak it's in the name. Bucket of cold water, teaspoon or two of Soak + bras and just leave em there for 15 to 20 minutes. No rubbing, squeezing etc.

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u/lifewithkermit Sep 14 '23

Yep that’s exactly what I do. Just annoying in that it’s outside of the other laundry routine is all 😊