Washing bras...

I've heard that after you've washed a moulded cup/padded bra they go all out of shape, is this true?! If so, is there anyway of preventing it? Quick replys appriciated! Thanks xx

Reply 1

pikaboo

It's true if you machine wash them too often. I always hand wash them in warm water with normal washing powder and they last a lot longer.

Yeah it does happen.

the padding inside goes all lumpy on mine so i slide the paddin out (most of them let ya, inside the cup) and then have to put it bak into shape and slide it bak into the bra agen!!! a lot of hastle just to look like you hav bigger boobs!

Reply 4

BabyAngel

pikaboo

It's true if you machine wash them too often. I always hand wash them in warm water with normal washing powder and they last a lot longer.

Right... yeah I was planning on hand washing them - will this make them stay in shape? Thanks for the replys!

Reply 5

Cirsium

It went all lumpy in one of mind and made it look like somebody had been biting my nipple!!

Reply 6

pikaboo

Yeah, mine get a bit wrinkled as they dry but they're normal when you wear them, lol.

Reply 7

BabyAngel

Ok thanks. Will try washing one by hand and hope for the best... lol.

Reply 8

Technically you should wash them by hand, in warm water. That'll prolong the life, but I can never be bothered :redface:

Elle MacPherson bras are the best, I always machine wash them at 40 and they last about 2 years before they start to go lumpy... so it depends on the quality too.

skevvybritt x

Reply 9

BabyAngel

skevvybritt

Technically you should wash them by hand, in warm water. That'll prolong the life, but I can never be bothered :redface:

skevvybritt x

Well that's what I just did, so fingers crossed! It's new so hasn't been washed before, so *hopefully* it should remain lumpy-free. Lol I'm so fussy about bras :redface:

Reply 10

SammyD

You need to wash at 60 to get the grease and oils out of clothes. I usually wash my bra's at 40 which is a compromise, but handwashing them will do **** all to clean them. They say handwash on the label because then they are subject to less wear and tear so they last longer, and in case something does go wrong in the wash the manufacturer can say that you were in the wrong. Mine last long enough being machine washed anyway, I've never had to throw one away from being worn out.

If you buy decent padded bra's they don't lose their shape in the wash. If you like cheap bra's then just reshape them whilst they are wet.