How to wash a bra in a bag in a washing machine

bra containersWashing bras requires a certain approach. This women's wardrobe item is made from special fabrics, so you can't just put it in the machine; you need a special bag. Let's discuss what these bags are like, how to use them correctly, and how to properly wash clothes in a machine in this article.

Bra Washing Bags Review

Laundry experiences stress during washing, which leads to depletion of fibers and a short service life of the product. As for the bra, it has a shape that can become deformed during the spin process. This is why a laundry bag is a must. In addition, it will protect the washing machine from metal wires that may fall out of the bra cups during washing, as well as from torn hooks and other small parts.

For your information! Even sports bras that do not have wires or hard cups are recommended to be washed in special bags. This will preserve their appearance for a long time.

All bags intended for washing bras differ in the material of manufacture, method of closure, and shape. The most common bags are made of nylon. They are inexpensive and meet the following requirements:

  • maintain water temperature when washing;
  • suitable for frequent use;
  • do not shed;
  • serve for a long time in proper condition.

Nylon bags come in two types. The first of them have no shape and are fastened with a zipper or tied with a cord. The latter, on the contrary, have the shape of a small container with a lid that closes with a zipper. Such a bag has stiffening ribs, and therefore does not wrinkle during the washing process.In addition to nylon bags, plastic laundry spheres are also available, also called containers.

Here are some of the most popular accessories for washing bras:

  1. Mesh bag from Faberlic. This bag is a small zippered bag made of white polyester. The bottom has a round plastic frame. The fabric is two-layer, but at the same time it allows water to pass through very well. The bag is designed to wash one bra.
    1. Mesh bag from Faberlic
  2. Multidom laundry bag. Thanks to the rigid frame, the bras do not deform during washing. The bag is fastened with a zipper and has a size of 18x14 cm. For convenience, a loop is sewn on the side for drying and storing the bag. Such a bag will cost about $1.
    Multidom laundry bag
  3. Mesh for washing bras BRABANTIA. The bag is made of high quality material, and therefore the manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty on it. The size of the bag is 19x14 cm. The mesh closes with a zipper, the dog is hidden in a special retainer. The price for this accessory is $7.
    BRABANTIA mesh
  4. A Chinese-made “Metaltex” bag costs about $2. Its size is 22 x 15 x 9 cm, which means you can put several products in it.
    Bag "Metaltex"
  5. Bra bag "Eva". This bag is made in Russia. Its dimensions are 17 x 15 x 10 cm. Average price is $0.8.
    “Eva” bra bag.
  6. Love bra washing case. Bags from this company come in white and black. Their size is 15x16 cm. There are plastic cups at the top and bottom of the container, which gives it shape. Price about 6 $.
    Bra cover Love
  7. Ball container from Bra A very convenient container for washing bras with molded cups, it is suitable for underwear sizes A, B, C and D. Average cost is about $2.
    Container ball Bra Baby

Instructions for use

These laundry containers are very easy to use.Before putting the bra in the bag, you need to fasten it and fold the cups into each other. After closing the bag with a zipper, secure the pawl well so that the bag does not open during washing.

Also don't forget the following:

  • if the bag is large, then you should not put a lot of bras in it, the bag should be no more than 2/3 full, it is best to wash the bras one at a time;
  • Before washing, check the bag for integrity;
  • after washing, you need to thoroughly dry the bag and store it zipped up;
  • You can’t pour the powder into the bag, the bra won’t rinse well.

If you prefer the bra container, then place the product in it as follows. First, the straps are unfastened and placed in a smaller ball. Then the bra cups are placed in the halves of the ball, and a small ball is placed between them. This allows the product to retain its shape during washing.

How to wash properly

Manufacturers of underwear and many housewives recommend washing expensive underwear by hand. But if you want to spend time on this and choose machine washing, then do it correctly. The bra in the bag should be placed in the drum. It can only be washed with items of the same color and similar fabric. This means that you cannot wash underwear, for example, with woolen items.

To wash bras, it is correct to use liquid gels or capsules, as they dissolve better in water and are rinsed out of the fabric. The product is poured into the powder compartment.

Important! If you have worn your bra for more than three days, then before washing it, you need to soak it for half an hour in lukewarm water with a few drops of shampoo added. This way it washes better in the machine.

washing braNext, select a delicate washing mode, at a temperature of no more than 400S. But it’s better to read before washing information on the labelto make sure at what temperature to wash the product. As for the spin cycle, you don’t have to turn it off if you wash the product in a bag. But you cannot use the drying function. After washing, be sure to straighten your bra. To dry it properly, you need to hang it by the middle between the cups. Hanging by the strap causes it to be pulled out quickly.

Be careful when machine washing white bras. Lace underwear and underwear made from synthetic fabrics do not like too high temperatures and low-quality powders. Bras may turn gray or blue after washing this way. Therefore, we recommend washing white items by hand at least once every three days. As for bleaching, you can only use chlorine-free bleaches.

To summarize, we note that modern washing accessories allow you to machine wash even such a delicate item as a bra. It is enough to choose a good bag or container for washing, especially since it is inexpensive. But the washing result will please you, and the product’s life will be extended.

   

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