Bras are an indispensable part of many women's wardrobes, but we often wonder how often they should be washed. Although washing a bra may seem less important than washing other garments, irregular washing can lead to serious consequences for health and comfort. From skin problems to reduced bra life, washing plays an important role in maintaining freshness and hygiene. In this article, we'll explore how often you should wash your bra and why it's so important to your overall well-being.
Here's what happens if you don't wash your bra. Bras provide us with support while overcoming everyday challenges, yet we all too often neglect their hygiene. Cleaning. Many of us wear bras several times before washing them. In reality, bras also require special care, otherwise they quickly develop an unpleasant odor, and at the same time, this also shortens their 'lifetime'.
What happens if you don't wash your bra?
It starts to stink
Your bra fits your body tightly, which means that sweat often occurs at the contact between skin and fabric. Sweat has an unpleasant odor, especially if it is absorbed into clothing.
Accumulation of dead skin
People can lose up to 500 million skin cells a day, and while some during daily washing, e.g. we wash our hands, those on the chest go to the bra. They cling to the fabric and build up in more layers with each subsequent wear.
Accumulation of bacteria
With the simultaneous accumulation of sweat, dead skin cells and body fat, bacteria multiply. It is important to wash your bras often, as this prevents the growth of yeast and bacteria that thrive in a dark, moist environment. If that's not a good reason not to wash your bra after a night of dancing at the club, then we really don't know what is.
Skin problems
Make sure you change your wet bra after exercise or outdoor activities. Prolonged moisture and friction can damage the skin and create an ideal environment for yeast and bacteria.
You shorten the lifespan
Never wear the same bra two days in a row. When you wear a bra, you stretch it, so don't wear it too often in a row, as this is the only way it can return to its original shape.
Does this mean you should always wash your bra after wearing it?
Is not necessarily. A general rule of thumb is to wash your bra every three to four wears (if you wear it all day or at least half a day). The exception is sports activities where the bra gets dirty and sweaty, in which case wash it immediately.
