https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 19:43:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157671 Mon, 17 May 2010 14:46:46 +0000 rheostaticsfan 157671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope this doesn't come off as snotty: it is a genuine question.</p> <p>Why use a lingerie bag when hand washing???</p> <p>I use a lingerie bag with my non-molded cups and throw them into the washing machine (a front loader). I hang these dry over a rod with one cup on either side of the rod. I probably wear the bras 4 times before washing.</p> <p> For my molded cup bras I hand wash in the sink using Soak brand lingerie wash (unscented:I have allergies). These I dry on hangers with the straps through the strap hooks on the hanger and done up: as though the hanger were my body. I probably wear the bras 5 times before washing: I should do this more but I"m fundamentally lazy about hand washing.</p> <p>I don't think my bras stink. I think I get reasonable wear out of them before they "die" so I don't think I'm harming their longevity. The wear points on my bras do discolor in such a way I can't wash the marks out. Maybe that wouldn't happen if I washed more often? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157594 Mon, 17 May 2010 04:38:22 +0000 Tanya 157594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After every second wear ( I try to space those at least 2 days), mild detergent, lingerie bag, hand wash or handwash cycle, air dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157555 Mon, 17 May 2010 03:25:40 +0000 florida 157555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As needed--after a couple of wears or even after one wear, depending if I got hot and sweaty (I live in Florida). I hand-wash then and let them hang dry. They last a lot longer if you hand wash them, and avoid the dryer at ALL COSTS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157414 Sun, 16 May 2010 20:40:57 +0000 Frances 157414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh--unfortunately, I have to wash mine after one wear. I've had an ongoing war with rabid backne issues that flare up noticeably if I re-wear anything on top. With my dermatologist's help, we've got it mostly under control, but this means religiously washing and not re-wearing clothes (in addition to a number of other measures). And I too, use the lingerie bag on the delicate cycle and hang to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157284 Sun, 16 May 2010 11:02:20 +0000 Louise 157284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear them twice then pop them in the washing machine in a lingerie bag on a quick wash then hang to dry x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157239 Sun, 16 May 2010 04:36:44 +0000 Maya 157239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's ok, I will refrain from scolding you and wagging my finger, Kim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157234 Sun, 16 May 2010 04:25:04 +0000 Queen Mum 157234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops, I see that Maya is going to cover this in her next installment... sorry to have jumped the gun Maya </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157207 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:27:06 +0000 chewyspaghetti 157207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash them when they need it- determined by the smell test. (I am a sweaty Betty!) I have noticed that with the new bras, I can sometimes go more than one wearing. This is a new thing to me, and I think that it's because I am now wearing them in the correctly lowered position and not up so high under my arms. I have always washed my bras on the gentle cycle and air dried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157203 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:21:42 +0000 Maya 157203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once a week, hand wash, in a lingerie bag with gentle detergent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157198 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:15:40 +0000 Misia 157198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every couple wears, this way they last longer and the fibers can go back to there original shape each time you wash them. Thats what I was told anyway!<br /> And I always hand wash mine, if you pay over hundred bucks, you must take care of your investment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-often-do-you-wash-your-bras#post-157196 Sun, 16 May 2010 03:10:05 +0000 Queen Mum 157196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>after each wear? after a few wears? annually, whether they need it or not? anybody know what the "correct" answer should be? </p>