A bag can hold small items and reduce snagging, as long as the item is already machine washable. It must allow water to circulate and the garment to move; it should not act like a compressed bundle.
Choose the bag based on the garment
Check the size, mesh type, and closure. The garment should fit without being forced, and the closure should be secured as the manufacturer indicates, with no exposed ends that could catch. A damaged bag or one with open seams can release its contents during the cycle.
The bras and small garments may need different protection than a sweater. Do not group all the items in a load into a single bag just because they physically fit.
Distribute the bags within the load
- Prepare hooks and closures on the garment according to its care label.
- Place it with enough room and close the bag.
- Create a load that is compatible with the cycle, avoiding packing several densely filled bags together.
- When finished, remove the garments for approved drying; do not assume the bag is dryer-safe.
What a mesh bag does not change
The bag does not lower the actual temperature, does not turn the cycle into hand washing, and does not protect against every bleach. It also does not make shoes or any other excluded item acceptable for the appliance.
A specialized bag for microfiber capture serves a different purpose and needs its own instructions for loading, cleaning, and disposing of the residue. Do not attribute that function to any protective mesh.
When emptying the bag, also check the condition of the mesh and closure before reusing it with another garment.