Do you know how to wash Victoria Secret bras properly? If you’re not sure, this guide is for you.

Washing a Victoria’s Secret bra without ruining its shape can be quite challenging. However, there are a few tricks you can use that will not interfere with the shape of your bras. For example, you should hand wash bras in warm water after wearing them about six times. Alternatively, you can use the delicate cycle when machine washing.

For cleaning, a mild soap would be best but avoid any harsh chemicals such as bleach.

When it comes to bras, avoid the dryer at all costs.

How to Wash Victoria Secret Bras

Let’s look at how to wash Victoria’s Secret bras to maintain quality.

Hand Washing Victoria Secret Bras

Fill the basin or whatever you plan on using to wash the bra with warm water. The water should be enough to submerge the bras. However, it shouldn’t overflow. Leave some room between the basin and water level.

Ensure the washing area is clean before submerging your bras in it. Also, avoid using hot water as it tends to damage the bra’s fabric. Instead use lukewarm water comfortable enough to touch.

Now that you have the water ready, follow the steps below to wash Victoria Secret bras:

1. Mix mild detergent into the lukewarm water

Detergents meant for washing delicates or baby shampoo would be ideal for use. Use you hands to swish the detergent around until it lathers.

• For a 11L bucket, kitchen or bathroom sink, 9.9ml which is equivalent to 2 teaspoons would be enough. Use two tablespoons for bathtubs.
• Avoid using fabric softeners, bleach and other harsh chemicals since they can interfere with the bra’s fabric

2. Soak your bras for about 10 minutes

Put your bras in the soapy warm water ensuring they are fully submerged. Soaking helps break down all the oil and dirt.

• For bras with removable inserts, be sure to remove them. However,  you can soak them together. This allows all the parts of the bra to soak evenly.
• This method is safe and effective for all types of bras even the heavily padded ones with underwire.

3. Use your hands to massage the bras in the water

Don’t use scrub brushes or sponges since Victoria Secret bras are delicate. Instead, press them down in the water using your fingers. Then, massage them until they are fully covered with water and soap as it helps release oil and dirt.

4. Rinse your bras in clean water

Rinse your bras in clean water to remove the soap or any remaining dirt particles and oil. Use your hands to gently press the excess water off the fabric. Avoiding wringing the bras as it will damage their shape.

Machine Washing Victoria Secret Bras

Step 1: Use mild detergent to pretreat any bra stains

Here, you only need to add some drops of detergent into water then massage it on the stain. Let it soak in for some minutes to break down the dirt.

The detergent you use for pretreating should be the same as the one for washing the bra

Step 2: Fasten the hooks and clasps to prevent snagging

Leaving your bras undone will expose the hooks and damage them or other clothes in the cycle. Closing the snaps prevents the bra from getting tangled up and twisted during the washing process.

Step 3: Put your bras in bag with delicates in the same color

Throwing your bras in the machine together with other dirty clothes, such as sweaters and jeans, can stretch out the straps when they tangles around them. Use a bra bag for washing machine to separate the delicates, prevent snag and keep them in shape.

• Hand wash the bra if it has padding, synthetic foam and gel inserts to maintain quality and shape
• Hand wash bras with embellishments such as beads, sequins and lace to prevent any damage

Wash the bras separately. Don’t put heavy fabric clothes and the delicates together.

Step 4: Add mild detergent to the washing machine

A harsh detergent can damage the padding in most Victoria’s Secret bras. The bras are delicate and, so, you shouldn’t use harsh detergents Use a special detergent made for delicates such as Forever New. Alternative, you can use 9.9ml (2 teaspoons) of baby shampoo.

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Avoid using fabric softeners and bleach as they tend to break down the bra’s fabric and padding.

Step 5: Run the machine on a Delicate cycle

Most washing machines that use slow rinse cycle and agitation have the delicate cycle pre-set function to clean your clothes gently without causing any damage.

If you can’t find the delicate cycle on your machine, use water at room temperature and a barely-there spin cycle.

How to Dry Victoria Secret Bras

Here’s how to properly dry Victoria’s Secrets bras:

1. Roll your bras in a thick towel to drain excess water

Place your towel flat on the surface and lay the bras on it. Roll the towel over pinch them together like you would sleeping bags. Put some pressure when rolling to drain the excess water.

2. Reshape any embellishments and the bra cups

After squeezing out water from the bras, try reshaping them to their original form. Straighten the beads, lace and embellishments that folded or shifted when washing. Also, round out the bra cups.

Finally, ensure the straps are straight too in case they were twisted.

3. Place the bras on a drying rack or towel to air dry

Avoid the dryer when it comes to bras since the tumbling and high heat can damage or shrink the bra’s fabric. Lay the bras out in a layer on a drying rack or towel ensuring the cups face up. Let them dry completely.

• Check if there’s any moisture left in the cups for the heavily padded bras by using your fingers to squeeze.
• Use an electric fan to blow off cool air on the bras to help speed up the drying process.

The above is a complete guide on how to wash and dry Victoria Secret bras.

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