How to hand wash delicate clothes

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   using a mesh zip up bag in the washer
2. 2
   washing in the machine on a cold load
3. 3
   throwing them in the regular laundry
4. 4
   Hand washing in a meticulously clean bathtub with enzyme-rich delicate detergents.
5. 5
   Spot treating with specialized stain removers like Carbona or using vinegar to remove mothball odors.
6. 6
   Rolling the wet garment in a towel and stepping on it to gently squeeze out excess water instead of wringing it.

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.