Best washing powder for lingerie?

Question

I want to start hand washing all my new lovely (and expensive) lingerie, and I know to wash it in cool water, but I'm curious if there's a particular washing powder/liquid/whatever that's best for hand washing lingerie?

I actually wash my stockings with Pears soap and cold water, but I'm pretty sure that won't cut it for bras and knickers!

Answer 1

Persil tablets are good.

Answer 2

I use Palmolive or Dawn dishwashing liquid.

Answer 3

sounds nice lol :p put in warm water and use a liquid

Answer 4

Get a gentle handwash liquid like woolite.  Its better than any tablets and powder.

Edit:

Just remembered Tesco's do a really good own brand handwash liquid, I used it on my daughter's christening gown and it came up lovely with a really nice smell.

Answer 5

Hey Miz

The best and only way to wash good lingerie is in a lingerie bag with a specific soap, designed for the softer and delecate materials used.

this is the type of thing you want

http://boudiche.com/product.php/3579/the...

and the bag like this

http://boudiche.com/product.php/3581/the...

I tried a search on google shopping but it didnt come up with anything more than this

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=linge...

If you have expensive quility pieces or cherished ones take care of them.

Answer 6

Do you have woolite where you live? It's liquid but I always use it on my delicates and hand washings

Answer 7

I honestly do not know ;)

Answer 8

I cannot say enough good things about Forever New. It is extremely gentle on lace and extremely effective at restoring the elasticity of your bras.

Answer 9

The best thing to wash it with is shampoo.