How to wash your bras isn't as simple as throwing them in the laundry. A lingerie expert says when to machine wash, hand wash, and care for underwire and more.

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.

Hand-washing your delicates is actually recommended over machine washing and can help extend the life of your favorite bras. The same goes with underwear, although you might want to wash those ...

That's why you should always hand-wash your bras and bralettes (and use a lingerie bag if you absolutely need to machine-wash).

“These can all go in a washing machine if you use the right detergent, spin cycle, and water temperature. But if you have the time to hand wash, it’s always the best way to go.” ...

See these expert tips on how to hand wash clothes the right way. Get advice on safely cleaning a dress, pants, sweaters, underwear and more by hand.

This Amazon laundry bag lets me “hand-wash” my clothes in the washing machine ...