Bag your bra
September 11th, 2006Good bras are expensive. Maintaining their shape is important if they are to keep fitting you as perfectly as the day that you bought them. Unfortunately, popping them into the washer and dryer with the rest of your laundry will ruin them over time.
Hand-washing is one solution, but there is an easier way: Before putting your bras in the wash, pop them into a small, nylon mesh bag. Add your bagged bras to the rest of your laundry and wash normally. If your machine allows you to wash delicately, then that’s an added bonus. Once your load is finished, take the bras out and hang them to dry on a hanger in your cupboard or laundry area.
With a bit of extra effort, you’ll save your fabulously fitting bra – which will save you time and money in the long run.
Nylon mesh bags from Bed, Bath and Beyond and Linens ‘n Things.
January 29th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Regular laundry detergent breaks down the elastic in our expensive bras. Instead of investing in the “delicates” wash at the department store, use baby shampoo.
June 11th, 2007 at 5:56 am
[…] Good bras can cost up to $90 a piece and caring for them is essential. At $19.95 for two, the bra baby might be worth the expense (as long as you continue to hang-dry your bras). I’ve been using the bra bag for years, but perhaps it’s time to update the way I baby my bras. Have you tried the bra baby? If so, leave a comment and let us know how it worked out. […]
November 16th, 2007 at 8:13 am
I actually use Delicate Drops bra protectors! They not only protect my bras in the wash but they also attach to a hanger to air dry. They are great for travel and so much better than mesh bags!
January 21st, 2008 at 8:31 am
[…] Launder them with love and NEVER use the tumble dryer […]