and storage the numerous holes may allow detergent water and air to freely and thoroughly penetrate and flow between the bras when a garment or garments e g two semi padded or three non padded bras are washed in the device in one embodiment the holes are between about 0 5 cm and about 1 0 cm the holes may be smaller than the brats shoulder straps which will prevent the straps from falling out through the holes small holes may also prevent bra 39 s back straps and shoulder straps from losing elasticity and the hooks on the bra 39 s back strap from catching onto other clothing articles zippers buttonholes the washer and dryer 39 s crevices as well as the bra itself in one embodiment shell 102 has a diameter of about 12 to about 16 cm with each portion having about 60 to 80 holes depending upon the device 39 s size which is determined by the bra 39 s cup size insert 104 may have about 40 to 70 holes in some embodiments a flange web or other portion of an insert connecting a form may also include openings fig5 7 a 7 b and 8 a 8 b illustrate a washing device 100 and two inserts 104 174 therefor upper shell portion 106 and lower shell portion 108 include shell openings 200 insert 104 includes insert openings 202 in some embodiments shell openings 200 are sized and shaped to inhibit the bra strap or portions thereof from extending outside of the shell holes may be large enough for water detergent and air to penetrate but small enough to contain bra shoulder strap back strap and hooks thus preventing them from becoming tangled with.