Bras for teens are among the most hardworking garments in a girl’s wardrobe, so keeping them in tip-top shape is essential. To do that, you need to give them tender, loving care.
Washing bras can contribute to their wear and tear, so it’s important to know how to clean them properly to extend their lifespan. You can protect bras during washing by cleaning them according to the care instructions usually found on the tags or stamped inside the item and being gentle with how you handle them.
Some Basics for Keeping Bras Clean
Bras are made of several delicate components that can get damaged in the wash if you’re not careful. Here are some tips for avoiding damage to teen bras that can help prolong the life of your daughter’s favorite top-drawer bras:
Be Gentle
As much as possible, wash your daughter’s bras by hand. This is a safer and more reliable method and can prevent the shape of the delicate garment from being distorted. That said, bras canbe cleaned in a washing machine, too.
Put the bras inside a lingerie or mesh laundry bag if you're using a machine. Throw it in a load with other delicates or light materials and run the load on a gentle cycle.
Close the Clasps
Bra hooks can snag on other fabrics (or other parts of the bra) during washing, so remember to clasp them before cleaning.
Use Cold Water
Hot or warm water can damage bras, particularly the elastic. It can also loosen the material, causing it to stop hugging the body as snugly. To clean your daughter’s undergarments, use cold or room-temperature water.
Skip the Dryer
In the same way that hot or warm water is terrible for bras, so is sticking them in the dryer. Besides breaking down the elastic, dryers can wear out bras’ support and shrink the cups.
Choose the Right Detergent
When washing bras, use mild detergent and avoid fabric softener. Harsh chemicals can deform bras and cause them to overstretch.
How to Wash Bras by Hand
As we said earlier, the best way to wash bras is by hand. Some bras, like silk, can only be handwashed. Check the care label if you’re unsure how o care for your daughter’s bras.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to wash white bras by hand:
- Close the hooks and eyes of the bra.Add a spoonful of mild detergent to a gallon of lukewarm water in a wash basin.
- Gently submerge the bra and swirl it around gently, but don’t twist or wring the bra.
- Let the bra soak for five to ten minutes.
- Rinse the bra with clean water to remove the detergent, careful not to distort its shape.
- Remove excess water by rolling it in a clean, dry towel.
- Reshape the cups if necessary.
- Airdry the bra until completely dry, then store properly.
How to Wash Bras in a Washing Machine
If you’re too busy to handwash your teen’s bras or prefer the convenience of cleaning them in a washing machine, here’s how to do it:
- Close the hooks and eyes of the bra.
- Place the bra in a lingerie bag or mesh laundry bag.
- Set your washing machine on a gentle cycle and run it. Make sure to use cold water.
- Once the cycle finishes, remove the bra from the mesh bag.
- Roll it in a clean, dry towel to remove excess water. If necessary, reshape the cups.
Airdry the bra until completely dry, then store properly.
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