i've been told to steep them in water with sterident tablet in...does this work? i have a lot of bras but dont want to throw out my discoloured ones that are still in excellent condition apart from the colour!
2006-09-29 03:17:59 · 29 answers · asked by KT 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Buy a product called Iron-Out....it works great....You can get it at Lowes or this website.....You might also try soaking them in Oxiclean for a few hours also....DON`T USE BLEACH ON THEM...
2006-09-29 05:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sandra♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bras only last a few months, and then they begin to lose their elasticity, thus their support effectiveness declines quickly, so therefore they should be changed regularly.
Good plain ones are reasonably cheap from Primark, but I get my good ones from New Look!
Try and wash all whites and very light colours together. This should stop white bras discolouring so quickly.
2006-09-29 03:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just bleach them. You may need to do it a few times. I would soak them a day or so. The soak cycle on the washer is not enough. Other than chlorine bleach I do not know of anything. Then pour the bleach, bras and soap in your washer and wash on hot for the longest cycle.
2006-09-29 03:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try either of the below:
How to Use Liquid Chlorine Bleach
For most top-loading washing machines, do not use more than 1 cup of liquid chlorine bleach. If the machine is extra large, use 1-1/4 cup of bleach. For front-loading machines, do not use more than 1/2 cup liquid bleach. For hand washing, do not use more than 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water.
Mix the bleach with lots of water before mixing with soapy wash water. Otherwise the bleach may make holes in the fabrics.
Rinse clothes well to remove the bleach, as it may weaken the clothes if it stays in them.
Oxygen Bleach
Most oxygen bleaches are powders. They can be safely used on any clothes that need bleaching and are safe for all fabrics, fabric finishes, and colored fabrics. Look for the words, "Safe for all fabrics" on the package. A variety of oxygen bleach products are available.
How to Use Oxygen Bleach
- Add oxygen bleach to the wash water.
- Most oxygen bleaches work best in hot water.
- Follow directions on the package.
- Rinse the clothes well.
- For best results, use oxygen bleach each time the items are washed.
2006-09-29 03:25:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, unless they're also "date night" bras...I wouldn't worry, as no one should be seeing them, right?
I use bleach or oxyclean on my bras...the bleach works better, but it can cause the bras to break down, but oxyclean does make a nice "white up", though not as good as bleach does.
2006-09-29 03:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want your bras to last use glow white, boiling them is the hillbilly and redneck way of doing things and doesn't really work it just sets the stains in more. bleach leaves a bad smell and could cause irritations to skin(your) i know it does with mine ne wayz. good luck and hope this helps.
2006-09-30 09:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by malinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them soak in bleach (10%) and water (90%) for a few hours and then wash as usual.
2006-09-29 04:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by Krispy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleech
2006-09-29 03:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by psumarchingbandfreek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try washing them in very hot water with a little bleech added.
2006-09-29 03:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a scoop of oxy clean and hot water...soak and wash.
I use it in my wash instead of bleach...it won't break down the fabric and safe for colors too. You can get it in the laundry isle and it is cheap enough...
2006-09-29 03:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by key2e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋