29/05/2020
1. You’re Washing Them Too Often
Washing a bra every single time you wear it may sound normal, but it isn’t. You’re actually speeding up the process to break down the fibers and elastic in the bras. Just like your jeans washing them after a few wears is ideal. But let’s get real here, if you wore a bra out during a humid day for 12 hours, I recommend washing that bra as sweat and oils have definitely built up faster than if you threw on a bra for a few hours to run some errands. Oh and yes, you should be washing your sports bras every single time.
2. You’re Not Washing Them Enough
You have to wash your bras eventually no matter what. But letting them go months without washing (yes they said they’ve seen it all!) is not smart. Bacteria can grow and may result in serious skin irritation. It’s a good rule of thumb to wash your bras after 2 full wears .
3. Not Handwashing Your Bras
Now that we’ve decided you should wash your bras after every few wears (let’s say 5 max, but it’s usually recommended every two wears), you should definitely be mindful of how you’re washing them. In a perfect world, you’d be hand washing your bras in your sink once a week with your fancy lingerie intended detergent. 4. Throwing Bras in With The Rest Of Your Laundry
If you’re not excited about handwashing (don’t worry neither am I) you may feel the urge to just toss your bras in with the rest of your laundry. DON’T. Bras are made out of elastic and usually delicate fabrics like lace that require extra care. When washing, the type of detergent you use, the wash cycle and the temperature of the water are all important. Using a lingerie detergent that’s gentle is the best way to extend the life of your bra.
5. Rotating Properly
It’s recommended to have several bras that you rotate through. You don’t want to wear the same bra day after day after day and here’s why.The elastic in a bra is the main reason why they do what they do.So wearing the same one day after day takes a toll on that elastic. You want to literally give your bra a rest for the elastic to go back. They usually can settle within 12 hours or so, but it’s best to have a few to rotate through regardless.
