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I have 100 chokers, What is the best way to wash them? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) by doomsdayrs@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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A continuation of my previous post "I have 100 chokers, What is the best way to store them?".

Now that I know how to store them, via a giraffe plushie (thank you @ALostInquirer@lemm.ee!), I need to figure out how to wash them.

Washing them all would take far too long, but I can't simply add them into a delicates bag and toss them into the washing machine because I fear the cheap metal hooks will fall apart / corrode.

How should I was them all?

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[–] ValenThyme@reddthat.com 1 points 29 minutes ago

A giraffe stuffy is such a great idea!!!

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

My wife uses soak no rinse detergent for delicates, might be worth checking out? https://soakwash.com/collections/laundry-soap

[–] ValenThyme@reddthat.com 2 points 29 minutes ago

interesting product that i didn't know existed thank you for sharing

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 11 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Get a bucket, gloves, and laundry detergent and hand wash them. They're not thick fabric, so you probably just need to let them soak for a bit then rinse.

If you wash them right after wearing them, it's going to make it a lot less if a hassle.

Another option is to get a bunch of fabric glasses/sex toy pouches and use them as delicate bags.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

I agree with hand washing as best to prevent any chains catching in lacey bits. If daily is a pain, maybe do it once a week. Just put a little detergent in the bathroom sink and give a few swishes and squeezes and hang them on something like this.

If you do want to toss them in the washer, I'd use a lingerie laundry bag and just toss in a few, again to minimize potential snags or tangles and run on the delicate cycle and hang dry. It'd suck to toss a bunch in loose and pull out a big tangled ball. 😧

[–] Don_Dickle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Sorry to be dumb but really don't know...is this some kind of fetish thing?

[–] IMNOTCRAZYINSTITUTION@lemmy.world 7 points 2 hours ago

not speaking for op but usually it's just a fashion accessory. It's basically a form fitting necklace

[–] AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Judging from your photo, it looks like the hooks might unclip?

[–] RobotToaster@mander.xyz 1 points 2 hours ago

If the washing machine isn't an option, dry cleaners.