What happens if you don’t wash your bra?

Wearing the same bra multiple days in a row without washing is a common thing for many women.

After all, how dirty can a bra get after just one wear? Surprisingly, they can get much dirty than you think.

To help give you a better idea of what exactly happens when you don’t wash your bra, let’s look at some of the most common myths and misconceptions that many women have.

If You Don’t Wash Your Bra?

Just because it doesn’t visibly look dirty doesn’t mean that it’s clean.

The truth is, all kinds of nasty things start to accumulate on your bra after the first wear, and it only gets worse the more times you wear them without washing.

Things like sweat, body oils, dead skin cells, and bacteria all begin to build up every time you wear your bra, and this accumulation can lead to some nasty side effects.

One nasty thing that can happen is acne breakouts, especially if you have sensitive skin; this can be uncomfortable and difficult to treat, particularly if you don’t link the breakouts with your dirty bras quickly enough.

Although you may have some wiggle room when it comes to the bras you lounge around the house in, those that you sweat in or wear during hot summer days should not wear more than once.

Additionally, wearing a bra too much without washing it can lose its shape because it has no time to shrink back down between wears.

This is made worse by your sweat and body oils, which will begin to cause the fabric and elastic to deteriorate faster as they accumulate.

Will Washing a Bra Too Often Cause It To Break Down Faster?

The myth that you shouldn’t wash your bra too frequently is prevalent and untrue.

The truth is, wearing your bra without washing will break it down much faster than frequent washing!

While washing your bra after every wear may seem excessive, it can be essential to ensure that your bras last longer and fit more comfortably.

It would be best if you considered having three or four bras to rotate between, washing them all when you reach your last one.

Although it may be tempting to wear the same bra many times during the week, your bras — and your skin — will thank you for always wearing a clean one!