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Handwashing bras

5 replies

HughRune · 01/07/2015 14:02

Is there a knack to handwashing bras? After the washing machine mangled several of mine I've taken to handwashing but all my white ones are greying more than they ever did in the washing machine. I've used Glowhite and Vanish white powders but it's not having a great affect on preventing greying.

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AnythingNotEverything · 01/07/2015 14:12

I get round this by not buying white bras - nude colour and black go under everything and don't discolour.

AMcoffeeLover · 01/07/2015 14:15

Vanish then a day hanging in the sun always works for mine

wowfudge · 02/07/2015 23:50

I put bras and delicates likes tights in zip up mesh laundry bags that then go in the machine. Nothing gets tangled up or mangled. I think the trick with bras is not to dry them in the tumble dryer.

TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad · 02/07/2015 23:56

I never hand wash my bras. Always put them in a lingerie bag and chuck in with the rest of the load. Never with heavy stuff like towels, trainers or jeans. Always at 40C or less, and never on a cycle with top speed spin. Never had any problems. No damaged wires.

Also never buy white bras. Nude or black.

Qwebec · 03/07/2015 03:15

Have not baught white bras for this reason for years. I have a mesh bags. Unfortunatly the underwire eventualy changes shape and digs in my skin (even the v v expensive bras). Now I only buy soft bras that are exactly like regular bras. They keep their shape, as sexy as regular bras, support me and incredibly comfortable. Can't even go back.

it's this
www.barenecessities.com/warners-secret-makeover-wire-free-lift-bra-1281p_product.htm?pf_id=Warners1281P&search=

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