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Although it is true that the ideal thing is to wash your bras by hand, it is also true that for various reasons sometimes we cannot take the time to wash our clothes in this way. intimate garments, and for this there is the alternative that almost everyone disqualifies: the washing machine.
Although this household appliance is quite useful for washing clothes that make up our day-to-day outfit, the question remains: can I wash my underwear in the washing machine without it being damaged? Everything will depend on the type and quality of the material from which they are made, although in any case we can take into account some tips to avoid wear and tear and thus avoid constantly spending money on underwear.
Before starting with the advice that will allow you to wash your favorite bras in a washing machine without fear of destroying them, the official Vicky Form website recommends not washing this garment daily to prevent wear. In fact, the ideal is to do it every 5 or 6 times, which will vary depending on the intensity of the activity you do.
To provide greater protection for your bras, the ideal is to put them in a special bag for lingerie, although if you don't have such protection you can also place them in a pillowcase (be careful not to use colorfast fabric), which you must close perfectly with a knot to ensure that they do not come off with movement.
Tips for drying bras without damaging them
Although not everything is washing, you should keep in mind that the care of underwear is seen from the way you put it to dry. Be very careful if what you want is to spend thousands of pesos on lingerie; since you must say goodbye to the dryer and hang them horizontally on a hanger so they do not lose their shape and drain the water. Another thing that you should avoid is squeezing them, since this ruins their shape and elasticity, and in less time than you imagine you will have to throw them away. Our last tip has to do with bras which are made of quite delicate fabrics such as satin, silk and lace and you must take into account to take care of your lingerie . For clothes with very delicate fabrics or colors that cannot be exposed to the sun, get a towel and spread it out on a table. After you have spread the towel, put the bra on this fabric and do a light press them on the towel and then let them dry there. Take the precaution of leaving them well stretched so as not to ruin them.
