How often and correctly to wash different types of bras
'26.02.2020'
Source: Miss Clean
According to the rules of personal hygiene, underwear should be changed daily. But does this apply to all its elements or is it less likely to wash the bra? Looking ahead, we note: should be divided underwear for everyday wear, sports, for nursing mothers and sexy. "Miss Clean" offers a detailed understanding of how often and correctly to wash different types of bras.
Need to wash
Daily washing of panties in women does not raise questions. But when it comes to bras, opinions often differ. For some reason, most people think that this part of the wardrobe gets dirty much less. So, some resort to washing once a week or even a month, which is strictly unacceptable. Underwear, including bras, actively absorbs sweat, collects dead skin particles on itself. Not to mention all kinds of chemistry - antiperspirants, body creams, perfumes that accumulate in the tissue. It is often necessary to wash bras, first of all, for your own health. The skin of the breast is sensitive, it requires proper care and hygiene.
Wash bras as needed. But, as practice shows, this measure is different for everyone. The frequency of washing depends on the activity of sweat glands and the duration of wearing clothes throughout the day. If a woman practically does not sweat and wore clothes for just a few hours on a clean body, washing can wait. But still more often the fair sex go in a bra all day. And as the body becomes contaminated, the clothes that are in close contact with it become dirty.
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Daily wash
In most cases, you need to wash your bra daily. Washing helps wash away dirt, sweat, keratinized skin particles, and mammary gland secretions. It also eliminates odors from the laundry. And even during washing and drying, the fabric takes its original shape. If you wear a bra for a long time without removing it, it stretches and ceases to fulfill its direct functions - to support the chest and to remove the load from the back.
Every day you need to wash:
- Casual underwear. Brassieres of this type are made mainly from natural fabrics. They perfectly pass air and absorb moisture. A small percentage of synthetics increases the wear resistance and elasticity of the product. Most often, everyday bras do not have pits, foam and other uncomfortable to wear elements and look like sports ones. Simple and concise, these models are easy to machine wash. They are perfect for daily wear.
- Sports bras and tops. They contain a large percentage of synthetics, very flexible, reliably hold the chest during intense movements - running, jumping, somersaults, dance. It is no wonder that sportswear quickly gets dirty, because during training the body sweats heavily. Such bras should be washed immediately upon arrival with the rest of the uniform.
- Bras for nursing mothers. Another fast-soiling bra category. It is no secret that during the period of feeding the baby, the mammary glands secrete milk. Healthy fluid is not only excreted when the baby is eating. Often milk is excreted at night, after eating and drinking plenty of water. During the day, the bra becomes quite dirty. Even if a couple of drops of milk flowed out, pathogens 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.
What bras can be washed less often
All girls and women have both daily sets of underwear, and "ceremonial" which they put on for a special occasion. For example, under an open dress for 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 was worn for 2-3 hours and you did not sweat at this time, it is not necessary to resort to washing. You can safely put it on 2 more times and only then wash it, according to the information on the label.
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Will the bra suffer from frequent washing?
Many worry that from daily washing underwear will quickly lose its attractive appearance. However, these experiences are in vain. If the product is of high quality, nothing will happen. And if not, the look will deteriorate without frequent washing, while wearing.
A significant factor affecting the durability of linen is compliance with the rules of care. The relevant information is indicated on the label from the inside. If you hurriedly cut it and throw it away, stick to the following recommendations:
- Keep your bras neatly folded away from other things. Do not insert one cup into another. The front should be flat.
- For washing in the washing machine, use a special bag or container for bras. It will prevent bone loss, damage to delicate tissue and deformation of dense inserts.
- Do not wring the bra. This can not be done either by hand or using automatic spinning in a typewriter: a wet product is especially vulnerable, and you can ruin its shape forever.
- It is best to wash your bras with your hands in cool water (30–40 degrees). Keep in mind 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 pat it dry with a towel and then dry naturally. Hang the product correctly on both straps.
To wash a bra you need almost as often as panties. Any underwear quickly gets dirty. Use several sets if you do not want to wash every day. And remember that even quality bras do not last forever. On average, they have a service life of about 1 year, after which they must be replaced.
