How to Care for Your Bra

A good bra is not cheap. This is a fact. So, to get the most out of your money, you'll want to make sure your bra lasts as long as possible. Read on to find out how.

Wash by Hand

The washing machine is a death trap for underwire bras. Even on the delicate cycle, the wires can get pulled and stretched. Additionally, the hooks can bend or break, and the material can tear. Although non-underwire bras are less at risk in the washing machine, it's still better to wash by hand to ensure the bra's integrity remains intact.

If you do decide to use a machine to wash your bras, make sure you air-dry them. This is non-negotiable. The heat of the dryer will kill the elastic on your bra, shortening its lifespan or ending it right then and there.

We like to use Eucalan Delicate Wash because it doesn't contain sulphites, which means you don't need to rinse your bra. Soak it in a dime-size amount of the soap in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. Then just take it out, squeeze out the excess water and hang it to dry.

You only need a dime-sized amount of Eucalan soap to wash your bra

Use lukewarm water and soak for 20 minutes

Put Your Bra On Correctly

Believe it or not, you can reduce the life of your bra if you don't put it on properly. Unlike other types of lingerie, a bra is a delicate construction. Therefore, you have to be careful not to bend or twist the bra's wires or stitching when putting it on.

If you do your bra up in the front and then turn it around, make sure the cups are facing up and not down. If they're down, you'll have to flip them up, which could bend the wires or mangle the seams. Additionally, when you turn the bra from back to front, you'll want to make sure you don't twist it too much.

If you do your bra up in the back, make sure the cups face up. You'll also want to be careful not to pull too hard on the band when doing up the hooks.

Use the "Rule of Three"

...One to wash, One to wear, One for your drawer...

Your body heat stretches the elastic on your bra, so the more rest you give it, the longer your bra will last. By having at least three bras in rotation, each bra will have two days to regain its shape and elasticity.