How to Make Your Bra Last

The average life span of a bra is just 3 to 6 months. They lose elasticity, shape and discolor. But with a little care you can make your bras last longer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cold water wash
• Lingerie bag

1. Deoderants, perfumes and body oils are absorbed into the fabric of your bra, this leads to stains. Bras should be washed as soon after wearing as possible.

2. Make sure your bra is the right fit. Pulling and tagging on the clasps and straps will break down the elasticity and can damage the hooks. A great fit will make your bra last longer.

3. Very delicate bras should always be handwashed and everyday bras will last longer if they are handwashed. However, if you don't want to handwash an everyday bra, fasten the back of the bra and put it in a lingerie laundry bag. Use a mild detergent and wash it in the washing machine on a delicate cycle.

4. Always handwash a delicate bra. Put the bra in a sink of lukewarm water. Use a cold water wash or mild detergent. Rinse in cool water and gently roll in a white towel.

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   Do not put your bra in the dryer as heat will damage it overtime. Instead drape the bra over a drying rack. Gentle care of your bra will help it last many months longer.

Tips & Warnings

• Fasten the back hooks of the bra so it doesn't snag or catch on anything.
• Wash your dark bras separate from your light colored ones.
• Underwire bras are damaged by the head of a dryer and can also damage the interior of a washing machine if they come lose. Try to handwash your underwire bras. If you can't, be sure to use a lingerie bag in the wash on a gentle cyle and air dry.

Resources

• Sex in the City Cosabella Bustier

[Psalmist4M]

on 9/5/2008 Informing article. Thanks for the info.