• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Resource Centers
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Covid Resource Center
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / Wellness / Womens Health / How Often Should You Wash Your Bra?

How Often Should You Wash Your Bra?

Pink BraIt’s time to get real ladies, when was the last time you washed your bra? Every woman knows that on those hot and humid days (or when you’ve been commuting to work on public transport), the band of your bra can get a little gross and feels in need of a rinse.

But according to Lexie Sachs, senior product analyst in the Textiles Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, you may be washing your bra too much.

“It’s very personal and really it depends on your activity level or if you are somewhere really hot and humid,” says Sachs. “You want to wash it just as you would with another type of clothing you would wear, but if you aren’t sweating a lot and wearing for regular use you can do it every few wears,” Sachs said.

She notes that excessive washing can contribute to wear and tear and less elasticity with the bra, so it’s ideal to wash bras in a mesh washing machine safe bag. This is especially important when it comes to how much you’ve paid for your bra. For those of us women who want a better support, we tend to pay more for a bra and want our bras to last longer.

You May Also Like
15 Natural Remedies for Aches and Pains

So what does all this mean? It means, as a general rule, you should aim to wash your normal, everyday bras after every 3-4 wears. This is just a general guide though and if your bra smells or looks dirty then wash it!

So, how do you wash it? It actually depends on the bra. Take a look below:

How to wash a silk/lace bra
If your bra is made from very delicate materials such as lace or silk, always pop it into a laundry bag before washing to reduce the risk of it snagging on the inside of the drum. If you don’t have a mesh laundry bag at home, an empty pillowcase is a good alternative.

How to wash a sports bra
Compression-style sports bras are very resilient so it’s easy to hand wash or machine wash them using the steps above. However, if you wear a sports bra with pads, pop these out before washing and wash separately (use a laundry bag if machine washing) and then reshape them before drying.

You May Also Like
Bacon and other meats May Increase Your Risk for This Lung Disease

How to wash a nursing bra
Looking after your nipples is essential when breastfeeding, and an important part of good nipple care is…

Continue Reading

The Latest In Womens Health

stress

Women’s health Summit: Staying Connected with Your Pharmacist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDuqhpKq7EU&feature=youtu.be BlackDoctor.org's Women's Health Summit (May 2022) held an in-depth discussion focused on issues and conditions impacting the health and wellness of black women. Attendees were able to gain insights to help them prolong their life and the life of read more about Women’s health Summit: Staying Connected with Your Pharmacist
juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Simple Health and Wellness Tips for Busy Black Moms

Health and wellness are important, however, it can be an ever-growing challenge when you are a busy mom. For some, getting caught in the day-to-day hassle of being a busy mom - means making sure everyone else is okay while read more about Simple Health and Wellness Tips for Busy Black Moms
tampon

6 Alternatives to Get You Through the Tampon Shortage

Women already face several problems during that time of the month, but now they can add a shortage of period products to the list. The baby formula shortage has shed light on just how bad supply chain problems, which have read more about 6 Alternatives to Get You Through the Tampon Shortage
Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick”

Black women have had a complicated history with the body mass index (BMI) chart. Now Queen Latifah is speaking out about the anger she felt being categorized as obese. "She's showing me different body types, and she's telling me, this read more about Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick”
stress

Black Women, It’s Time To Step Into Your Soft Era

When it comes to taking a break or doing the bare minimum, Black women all over are not familiar with that concept or lifestyle and it’s because unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to do so. For centuries, Black read more about Black Women, It’s Time To Step Into Your Soft Era
Brazilian wax

Wax Off? Brazilian Waxing Linked To Higher STD Risk

Getting a Brazilian wax or participating in similar forms of personal grooming may be all the rage, but they come with a heightened risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease, research suggests. The study found that frequent groomers of pubic read more about Wax Off? Brazilian Waxing Linked To Higher STD Risk

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!Marjorie Harvey: Fit, Fine & 57!
  • LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith Celebrate 25 Years Married: “We Celebrate Life”LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith Celebrate 25 Years Married: "We Celebrate Life"
  • Snoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going StrongSnoop Dogg & Wife: 26 Years And Still Going Strong
  • Halle Berry: Over 50 ‘Just Keeps Getting Better With Time’Halle Berry: Over 50 'Just Keeps Getting Better With Time'
  • Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: “I’m Just Thick”Queen Latifah Sheds Light on BMI Chart Flaws: "I'm Just Thick"

Podcast

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2022, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.