Intimates made of lace, cotton, underwire, etc. should always be washed by hand, unless otherwise specified on the tag. Underwire bras should be hand-washed because you obviously want these bras to keep their shape. The easiest, no-frills tactic is to let the pieces soak in room temperature water with a dash of your favorite delicate wash for 30 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
How Often Should You Hand-Wash Your Intimates?
The more often, the better. Hand-washing your bras and underwear preserves their life span and the quality and cleanliness of the material. Hand-washing prevents shrinkage, and it's the best for environmentally friendly reasons! Hand-washing uses less water and no electricity, keeping your process energy efficient, so do it whenever you can and minimize your time with the washing machine.
