How to Wash Bras to Extend Their Lifespan: A Mom’s Guide

As a mom navigating your teen's journey into adulthood, helping her care for her bras properly is a small yet important step in fostering independence and teaching life skills. Properly maintaining bras not only ensures they stay in great shape but also extends their lifespan, saving money in the long run. Here are some practical tips you can practice and teach your daughter:

1. hand wash or machine wash cold

Encourage your teen to hand wash bras or teach her the proper washing machine cold settings. Choose gentle detergents formulated for delicates that are safe for sensitive skin too! If you’re not sure, always check the label instructions. 

2. wash after every 2-3 wears

Teach your teen the importance of washing bras regularly—ideally after every 2-3 wears—to remove oils, sweat, and dirt that can accumulate. This helps keep bras clean and fresh while preserving their comfort and support over time.

3. hang dry or tumble dry on low

Encourage your teen to hang dry bras after washing to help maintain their structure and shape. You can also tumble dry on low, but avoid using high heat, bleaching, or ironing, which can damage the fabric and elastic and cause bras to lose their shape. We notice the little things, which is why we offer a FREE dryer bag with your bras when you sign up for our newsletter 🙂

4. store properly & rotate regularly

Guide your teen on proper bra storage to maintain their shape between wears. We recommend laying bras flat in a drawer to prevent creasing and misshaping. Encourage your teen to rotate bras to give them a rest day between wears. This helps the elastic recover its shape and prevents overstretching, ensuring bras stay comfortable and supportive for longer.

By empowering your teen with these simple yet effective tips for washing and caring for bras, you're teaching her valuable skills in personal care and responsibility. Taking a little extra time to wash bras gently and store them properly pays off in maintaining their comfort, support, and durability over time.

For a collection of bras designed with comfort and style in mind, explore our range of bras for teen girls. Our bras are crafted from quality fabrics to ensure long-lasting wear, perfect for supporting your teen through every step of her journey into adulthood.

About the Author:

Lindsay is a Health Science and Business student at Western University who loves cooking and enjoying the outdoors. She hopes that more girls can feel confident growing up, and totally wishes she had Apricotton bras as a teen!