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How often do you wash your bra??

348 replies

Natalia457 · 27/07/2023 18:50

This afternoon my sister and I were chatting and this came up- she washes her bra's after every wear. I am quite the opposite... my brand's go many many wears between washes and never seem obviously dirty or have any kind of scent.

AIBU and a skanky cow or is she being a clean freak? Just wondering what the general consensus is?

Also to clarify... we had this conversation getting changed at the gym- the only exception to my rule is sports bra's which do get sweaty and are washed after every wear.

OP posts:
Lemonnhoney · 27/07/2023 19:49

Omg I can't believe this reactions 😂 definetly not every day..

I'd go a week... Or more tbh 😂

Confusion101 · 27/07/2023 19:49

After about 3 wears unless exceptionally sweaty day. I call bullshit on anyone who says they wash them daily 😂

Bodybop · 27/07/2023 19:50

Arrrghh defo daily and they are 'expensive'. Minty mingy to not

Fundays12 · 27/07/2023 19:51

Every day I wash them.

Zippedydodah · 27/07/2023 19:52

Every other day unless it’s very hot or I’ve been getting sweaty in which case every day.

greenacrylicpaint · 27/07/2023 19:52

sports bra gets a rinse (in the shower) after every wear. proper wash every week.

normal bra gets 2-3 wears.
sniff test before I get dressed.

GrayTon · 27/07/2023 19:53

Q2C4 · 27/07/2023 19:13

I wash things when they are either dirty or they smell.

Same! That could be one wear, or a dozen.

Curiosity101 · 27/07/2023 19:53

For normal bras, a week or so unless I'm hot and sweaty. Sports bras get worn once and then washed.

Also agree it's nothing like knickers at all, they get changed/washed daily.

Aworldofmyown · 27/07/2023 19:54

2 or 3 wears. Unless I've been super hot/sweaty. I do change to a sleep bra in the evenings lateafternoon/lunchtime

FoodFann · 27/07/2023 19:54

Some people barely sweat. I am not some people. Daily.

Ws2210 · 27/07/2023 19:55

AskAgathaIfSheWantsACupOfTea · 27/07/2023 19:25

Oh god. I have one good bra and just wear it non stop. For weeks. Ok I think I need to remedy this.

Same. To me you seem like the only normal person on this thread!

Spanielsarepainless · 27/07/2023 19:56

I change it twice a week.

Xmasbaby11 · 27/07/2023 19:57

Every 2 -3 wears except in the summer when it’s after every wear.

To me it’s pretty good obvious when it needs washing and I do try not to over wash clothes - bad for the environment and wears out clothes too.

HeadNorth · 27/07/2023 19:57

Not very often. Sports bra more often, but not necessarily every time - I exercise solo, not in a gym, plus I am small and unsweaty.

londonrach · 27/07/2023 19:57

A week but doesn't smell...I agree if you lots of money every day but sadly I don't

Amby1 · 27/07/2023 20:00

Every three days unless I've sweated in it. If I had sweated in it then I'd wash it that day. I think how big chested you are probably makes a difference, women with a/b cups are hardly going to sweat in the same way as women with much larger cup sizes.

ididntwanttodoit · 27/07/2023 20:01

4 or 5 wears unless I'm hot and sweaty!

goodmother90 · 27/07/2023 20:02

4 or 5 wears.

Fluffylittlepup · 27/07/2023 20:04

Never, once it become solid it gives super strength uplift.

Titicacacandle · 27/07/2023 20:04

Im a grot bag with bras. I don't care either 😂 my bras are washed very infrequently. Knickers every day. Bras probably every few weeks, I change them to what I'm wearing and then every few weeks wash them all.

IHadTheLasagne · 27/07/2023 20:04

Usually after 3 wears, but where I live it's currently 35+ degrees so daily without fail

Ladyoftheknight · 27/07/2023 20:05

After every wear. If I change my clothes for any reason (hot, mucky, going out) I also change my underwear.

Bluestoat · 27/07/2023 20:05

I can get a week out of one, easy! I may be a bit scummy though.
I only put it on if I’m leaving the house and take it off the second I get in. That’s just a comfort thing- not cleanliness related.
I wash my body everyday though

WimbyAce · 27/07/2023 20:05

I don't have that many, maybe after 3 or 4 uses but I tend to take mine off at home. If I get hot and sweaty then would wash straight away.

Bobbybobbins · 27/07/2023 20:07

Between 3 and 7 days but I don't sweat a lot.

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