Use a mesh garment bag to cushion the bra and keep it from twisting and tangling in your washing machine. Hook the bra before you put it in the bag to prevent it from snagging on other garments. Select the most delicate cycle your washer offers and consider using a mild detergent, like Woolite ($28, amazon.com). Bras generally need a gentler treatment, but check the care label for the best instructions.

Proper ways ladies should wash their bra


To dry, lay the bra flat on a towel and skip the dryer, as the heat and agitation of a dryer can damage the elasticity and shape and hanging it to dry can cause stretching. Before you walk away, make sure the cups aren't misshapen or folded and use a towel to blot up excess water (but don't wring or twist the bra). Once dry, stack your delicates together in your drawer to help them maintain their shape.

Now, make sure you're not sabotaging all your hard work with these mishaps.

Common Bra Washing Mistakes
1. Cleaning it after every wear
Back away from the detergent. Washing your bra too often can do more harm than good. "Over-washing can damage the elasticity, which is essential for providing the proper support," says Lexie Sachs, product analyst in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab. Unless you're really sweaty, wait three or four wears before washing. "Every few wears should be sufficient, but it does depend on your activity level," says Sachs.

2. Misdefining a "wear"
"If you're outside on a humid day and end up sweating a lot, you'll want to wash your bra sooner," Sachs says. "On the other hand, if you throw a bra on for a couple hours, that might not count as a 'wear.'" Since washing gets rid of the oils and germs that accumulate, the more oil you're producing, the more frequently you'll need to launder your bra. So, that lacy bra you break out for dressy occasions can probably live in your drawer for awhile, but you'll want to wash your sports bra from spin class after every use.

3. Worrying about your "rotation"
Good news for those of us who just can't keep track of one more thing: we give you full permission to forget which bra you wore yesterday. "You should have several bras to rotate through to avoid stressing elastic over time, but wearing the same bra two days in a row isn't an issue," says Sachs. "Taking it off at night should allow plenty of time for it to recover its shape and elasticity. If it can't do that in eight to 12 hours, waiting an extra day won't make a big difference.

4. Storing without care
Crumples, creases and haphazard piles can cause the bras to become misshapen. "Line them up in a drawer, like they do in the store," says Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab. "If you fold them with one cup inside of the other, you risk messing up the shape and shifting the padding."

Have you ever wondered what the life span of your underwear is? Well, according to these experts, we're pretty confident that it's a lot less than you think it is. In fact, when was the last time you found a hole in your socks but wore them anyway? Or felt your bra become a little bigger but just ignore the fit? There are some things that we just don't think we ever need to replace unless we change size. A bra is for life, right?


Well, maybe not! According to experts at BlueGuard, the folks who've invented a pair of socks they promise will last forever, we should be replacing our bras every 6-8 months. "Washing machines cause the padding in bras to lose their shape, and for those who wear the same bra frequently, the elastic won't last much longer than half a year before it starts to become slack and unsupportive, one expert said. "Make bras last longer by rotating them, and washing them in cold water, which can help elastic recover."

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