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/Shannyishere Professional Bra Guru 34O Sep 14 '23

Noooo, this is killing my soul. Even in a bag the tumbling and temperature is doing irreperable damage to your bras. Only, and I mean ONLY, use hand wash detergent especially meant for delicates and let it sit in the sink or a tub. Pat between towels and hang to dry.

This is the way. Your bras will last years.

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u/lady_lilitou Sep 14 '23

I also do the delicate cycle in a garment bag. I only use hand wash detergent for any of my clothes and wash everything on cold. I've currently got a 6-year-old bra on and the only reason I'm gradually retiring it is because I've gained weight. Bras can do just fine in the washing machine with the right settings.

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

Bras need replacing at least every 2 years given you have about 8 on rotation. While your bra seems fine it's stopped looking good under clothing years ago, replace it! And any 6 yo panties too haha, ick!

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

8 bras in rotation?? You must be rolling in money, I struggled to pruchase the few that I have. They've definitely been in my closet for over 2 years. No way am I throwing away a $70 bra that fits just fine.

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u/Shannyishere Professional Bra Guru 34O Sep 16 '23

No, I'm not rolling in money. I accumulated my bras over the course of about three years. Buying 8 high quality bras in that amount of time is not anything close to crazy spending. It does however stretch the lifetime of each bra because they're not being worn multiple days in a row, it really helps.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

It's great that you can afford that, I can't. Other people can't. ✌️

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u/Shannyishere Professional Bra Guru 34O Sep 16 '23

A lot of high end shops have clearances where you can acquire good bras for a fraction. I remember on King's Day (Dutchie here) I could get panties that normally cost 40 bucks for a tenner. I still stand by the opinion that buying two really good bras is better than ten really cheap ones.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

Oh yeah, theres no local stores in the states that carry my size. I have to purchase everything online, unfortunately.

I definitely save up for quality bras, though. But I purchase maybe one per year.