Is it often that you find yourself searching for the last clean bra is your wardrobe and thinking if that will be enough for the rest of the weekdays? Or, do you find yourself picking a bra that you have already worn 2-3 times and thinking if you can wear it for one more time? Well, here we are to help you make the right choice when it comes to washing your bra. Now let’s get straight to the point: when was the last time you washed your bra? Do you know how often you should wash your bra? Read on to find out.
The first thing that we want you to be clear about is – there is no hard and fast rule. There are several factors out there on which the answer depends such as your body type, your activity level and the weather.
How often should you wash your bra?
It is recommended that you wash your bra after 3-4 wears. Now, you may ask, “why not every day?” Well, it is to keep the elasticity of the bras intact for as long as possible. They collect oils from your skin as well as your deodorant when you wear them at a stretch of 10-12 hours. This makes them lose their elasticity. So when you remove them at night, they get time to regain their shape and elasticity. The washing time for sports bras is, of course, not the same. You get sweaty during exercise and your bra collects sweat and oils from your skin. This is why washing your sports bra every day will pay no harm. However, if you don’t sweat much and still wash your bra every time you wear, it will decrease their lives. Now, you definitely don’t want that, right?
What exactly does it mean by “wear”?
If you wear a bra for only a couple of hours, it does not really count as “wear”. However, if you are wearing a bra for the whole day, it definitely counts as “wear”.
How to wash your bra?
Now that you know how often you should wash your bra, it’s time to nail the laundering technique as well! Most women wash their bras in the wrong way. Experts suggest that you always hand wash your lingerie using a mild detergent. This is the best way to make sure that your lingerie lasts long. Don’t use hot water for washing, as it can weaken the material of our garment. Instead, use warm water, as this will protect the elasticity of your lingerie.
Washing your lingerie in the washing machine is not recommended, but in case you do, make sure to put your lingerie into a mesh bag. This will protect your delicate lingerie. Also, before placing it into the washing machine, make sure that the hooks of your bra are fastened. Don’t use fabric conditioner if you don’t want to cause damage to the elasticity of the lingerie.
Now, we believe that you can make the right decision about when to wash your bra. In case you are looking for some new lingerie styles, we have an attractive collection just for you! Do check out!