There are these plastic balls, that open up with hinges, called bra baby that you put the bra in and wash it, so that the agitator doesnt damage the padding. I bought mine on amazon or ebay, and then saw them in stores much cheaper. Call walmart, target, kmart, and linguire stores to find it, sorry I dont remember where I saw it, oh, maybe walgreens.......or cvs, they have it too I think in As Seen On Tv maybe too type things.