Bra Washing Recap

I was speaking with a girlfriend last week and the topic of bra washing came up...of course, by now I feel I'm an expert in the subject. She mentioned that someone said to her that they will re wear their expensive bras atleast 3 times before washing because they were scared of damaging them.

Our thoughts? Not sanitary, plus if you take care of your bras and panties, this can be avoided. Here is a recap of our blog posts, web resources and videos on bra washing, just incased you missed them.

Blog Posts:
Increasing your Bra Shelf Life

How To Really Take Care of Your Bras

Web Resources:
MySkins Bra & Panty Care

Video:
From MySkins owner, Jon Richards

Increasing your Bra Shelf Life

Want your bra to last a long time? Of course your washing regimen is important, but there is way more to it...your habits affect your bra life as well. Here are a few tips to help you increase the shelf life of your bra.

1. Have a bra for every day of the week
Over wearing your bra can cause it to wear out, decreasing it's shelf life. Making sure you have a different bra that you can wear everyday. It can save you money in the long run. Never wear one bra two days in a row, let them rest a little so you won't decrease the elasticity.

2. Use a sensitive soap
If you mush use the washing machine, use the right soap. We like Woolite too, but Woolite is for wool. Try some other washing powders if Woolite isn't working for your bras. Other options inlclude Ivory Snow, Dreft, or Forever New for non bleach washing that won't damage elastics. Also, use a bra ball or a mesh laundry bag to keep your bra safe while in the washing machine.

3. Never, ever ever put your bra in the dryer
That's right, NEVER!! Would you put plastic in the oven? Well, bras are make of elastic and other materials that are heat sensitive. Wash in cool water and lay flat to dry...it'll double your bra life.

4. Try MySkins

Want variety and shelf life, try MySkins. Our comfortable bras are perfect for all year long...we match your skintone, so you can get different bras for summer and winter, no matter what color your skin, we stay nude.

What are your at home remedies to keeping your bras lasting longer?

How To Really Take Care of Your Bras

Taking care of your bras is something that many women have problems doing. We've seen just about every which way possible. Here are a few things that are just not okay!

1. Washing and drying bras in the washing machine and dryer
2. Using powdered detergents to wash your bras
3. Hanging your bras to dry

At MySkins, we know bra and panties and after extensive research we've developed a strategy that makes sure your bras last for year.

First, before you wash make sure you fasten all hooks! This is important for your bra and any other garments you may have. Bra hooks have a tendency to snag other garments and get hooked on holes in the washer and dryer.

Second, Use a lingerie bag or a bra washing bowel so that your bra will keep its shape. Bra washing bowels are awesome! They keep your bras in a little bowl throughout the wash.

Third, always wash on the delicate cycle. The delicate cycle is gentle enough not to damage.

Lastly, and this important, reshape and lay flat on a towel to dry. This also keeps the shape of the bra. Hanging a bra to dry stretches the fabric.

And that’s how you take care of your MySkins seamless bra! For more information and tips visit our Bra and Panty Care Guide.