Is it true that you need to wash your bra every day?

According to the rules of personal hygiene, underwear should be changed daily. But does this apply to all its elements, or can you wash your bra less often? Looking ahead, we note: you should separate underwear for everyday wear, sportswear, for nursing mothers and sexy. Next, we will look in detail at how often and correctly to wash different types of bras.

Need for washing

Daily washing of panties for women does not raise any questions. But when it comes to bras, opinions often differ. For some reason, most people believe that this wardrobe item gets dirty much less. So, some people resort to washing once a week or even a month, which is absolutely unacceptable.

Underwear, including bras, actively absorbs sweat and collects dead skin particles. Not to mention all kinds of chemicals - antiperspirants, body creams, perfumes that accumulate in the fabric. You need to wash your bras often, primarily for your own health. Breast skin is sensitive and requires proper care and hygiene.

Frequency

Bras should be washed when they become dirty. But, as practice shows, this measure is different for everyone. The frequency of washing largely depends on the activity of the sweat glands and the duration of wearing the underwear throughout the day. If a woman practically does not sweat and has been wearing underwear for literally several hours on a clean body, washing can wait.But still, more often than not, representatives of the fair sex wear a bra all day long. And as the body becomes dirty, the clothes that come into close contact with it also become dirty.

Daily wash

In most cases, you need to wash your bra daily. Washing helps to wash away dirt, sweat, dead skin particles, and breast secretions. It also removes foreign odors from laundry. And during washing and drying, the fabric returns to its original shape. If you wear a bra for a long time without taking it off, it stretches and ceases to perform its direct functions - to support the chest and relieve stress from the back.

Every day you need to wash:

• Casual underwear. Bras of this type are made mainly from natural fabrics. They perfectly allow air to pass through and absorb moisture. A small percentage of synthetics increases the wear resistance and elasticity of the product. Most often, everyday bras do not have wires, foam rubber or other elements that are uncomfortable to wear and resemble sports bras in appearance. Simple and laconic, these models are easily machine washable. They are ideal for daily wear.
• Sports bras and tops. They contain a large percentage of synthetics, are very elastic, and reliably hold the breasts during intense movements - running, jumping, somersaults, dancing. It is no wonder that sports underwear quickly becomes dirty, because during training the body sweats intensely. Such bras should be washed immediately upon arriving home along with the rest of your uniform.
• Bras for nursing mothers. Another category of bras that gets dirty quickly. It is no secret that during the period of feeding a baby, the mammary glands secrete milk. Beneficial fluid is released not only when the baby eats.Milk is often released at night, after eating and drinking heavily. During the day, the bra becomes quite dirty. Even if a couple of drops of milk leak out, pathogenic microorganisms quickly begin to multiply in them. Wearing the same bra for more than a day is dangerous for the health of a nursing mother and baby.

Which bras can be washed less often?

All girls and women have both everyday sets of underwear and “ceremonial” ones, which are worn on a special occasion. For example, under an open dress at a party or to charm a man. Typically, such bras are made of expensive lace, satin, silk and decorated with various decorative elements - beads, rhinestones, ribbons, etc. They need to be washed very carefully and not too often. If the laundry has been worn for 2-3 hours and you have not sweated during this time, there is no need to resort to washing. You can safely wear it 2 more times and only then wash it, according to the information on the label.

Will my bra be damaged by frequent washing?

Many people worry that their underwear will quickly lose its attractive appearance due to daily washing. However, these experiences are in vain. If the product is of high quality, nothing will happen. And if not, then the look will deteriorate even without frequent washing, during wearing.

A significant factor influencing the durability of linen is compliance with the rules of care. The relevant information is indicated on the inside of the label. If you hastily cut it off and threw it away, follow these recommendations:

• • Store bras neatly folded and separate from other items. Do not insert one cup into another. The front part should be straightened.
  • To wash in the washing machine, use a special bag or container for bras.It will prevent bone loss, damage to delicate fabric and deformation of dense inserts.

• • Do not wring out the bra. This cannot be done either by hand or using an automatic spin in a machine: a wet product is especially vulnerable, and you can permanently ruin its shape.
  • It is best to wash bras by hand in cool water (30–40 degrees). Please note that not all washing powders dissolve at low temperatures. Choose a washing gel, soak the bra for 20 minutes, rub lightly with your hands and rinse. Let it drain or blot with a terry towel and then dry naturally. Hang the product correctly by both straps.

You should wash your bra almost as often as your panties. Any underwear gets dirty quickly. Use several sets if you don't want to wash every day. And remember that even high-quality bras don’t last forever. On average, they have a service life of about 1 year, after which they must be replaced.