Did you know your bras have an expiration date? And if you’re washing them after every wear or (gasp) tossing them in the dryer, you’re speeding up their retirement!
Want to keep your bras supportive, comfy, and in top shape for longer? I’ve got the ultimate care guide to save your lingerie and your wallet. Check out these must-know tips!
📌 Tip #1: Wash Less, Wear More
Unless you just ran a marathon (or had a really intense day), your bra doesn’t need washing after every wear. Every 3-4 wears is the sweet spot—overwashing kills elasticity, and once that’s gone, so is the support.
🫧 Tip #2: Hand Wash for a Long Life
Your bras are delicate, not gym socks. Treat them accordingly. Hand wash in lukewarm water with a gentle detergent. If that feels like too much effort, a lingerie bag on the delicate cycle is your next best bet.
🌀Tip #3: Fasten Hooks Before Washing
Before tossing bras in the wash, clasp the hooks. Otherwise, they’ll turn into a tangled mess and come out looking like they survived a catfight.
🚫 Tip #4: Ditch the Fabric Softener
It might make towels fluffy, but it wrecks bras—breaking down elastic and leaving them lifeless. Nobody wants a bra that’s lost its grip.
📏 Tip #5: Reshape & Lay Flat to Dry
Freshly washed bras need a little love. Gently reshape the cups and lay them flat. Hanging them by the straps? Nope. That stretches them out faster than an old hair tie.
🔥 Tip #6: Air Dry, Always
Putting your bra in the dryer is like sending it into early retirement. Heat destroys elasticity, and no one wants a saggy, stretched-out bra.
🗂️ Tip #7: Rotate Your Favorites
Wearing the same bra every day? That poor thing needs a break! Elastic needs 24 hours to recover, so having a few in rotation will extend their lifespan. Think of it as self-care… for your wardrobe.
👙 Tip #8: Store Smart, Not Cramped
Shoving bras into a drawer? Gasp. Stack them neatly, cups inside each other. Folding them in half is a crime against lingerie. Protect the shape, and they’ll love you back.
💡 Tip #9: Know When It’s Time to Let Go
If the band is stretched out, straps keep slipping, or the underwire is attacking you, it’s time to part ways. No amount of wishful thinking will bring a dead bra back to life.
✨ Good care = longer life, better support, and more comfort. Show your bras some love, and they’ll return the favor!