How to Wash Lingerie

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Ask any woman “how do you wash lingerie?” and they may cringe. I know I do. If you asked me when the last time they washed their bras. It was probably a month ago. I know, gross. Honestly I do not own that many bras and I live in a small space. In addition, separating whites, colors, cold wash, and so on – what a pain and a time suck. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. I am also afraid of throwing them in the washing machine for fear of warping the cups or underwires! Ask me about the soap I use… Ask me. *whispers* I use dish soap. Eeeeee!

Whether your lingerie and bras are from La Perla or Target, you should wash them regularly (probably by hand) to keep them for a long time. A bra has a lifespan of about six months to two years. I’ve had my bras for longer than that…. it may be time for me to go shopping again.

Some tips about caring for these expensive ass bras:

Hand wash in warm or cold water
Blot water out of the bra; don’t wring them dry
Separate light and dark pieces
Use gentle detergent made for delicate items
Air dry; or use the cool setting on your dryer with a ton of space for your items

Lingerie Detergents

So I asked my community what their favorite ways to wash lingerie were, and they almost all said to hand wash in a bucket or sink (and hang dry). You can set your washing machine to gentle cycle and throw your bras in a lingerie bag (or soft zipped bag) to keep the hooks and underwires intact.

Here are their picks:

The Laundress – This spray and wash set has a scent called “Lady” – an herbal and citrus blend of rich amber, bergamot, lavender, and musk. You can order it off their website or off Amazon. This company also offers detergents and soaps for a whole mess of clothing items like wool, silk and cashmere!

Forever New Fabric Care Wash – Their gentle wash is also citrus-scented and is biodegradable. More on their site about each product.

Lingerie Wash Bags

I am forever changed with laundry bags you can throw in the washing machine. I use the flat zipped bags for lace underwear and hosiery. I use a separate zipped bag for baby socks.

But these Laundry Science bra wash bags are new to me and I’ve already put them in my cart! No more hand washing (in theory)? Hell yes! They come in a set of three and you can choose large or regular (A-D cups). The mesh seems to be smaller and tighter than conventional mesh bags, so there’s less of a chance of your bra hooks snagging in the mesh.

Air Drying Rack

Depending on how much room you have in your bathroom or if you have a place outside to dry your garments, you can use a drying rack or hanging drying rack. I prefer a rack like the three-tier below which lets you lay out your bras and items flat. But the hanging rack is efficient and space saving if you only have a rod in the bathroom.

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How to Wash Lingerie