Following the revelation that her friend did not wash her bras every year, a woman began a passionate debate about when to wash them.
British TikTok user @desyr.reviews explained she was speechless after hearing her friend’s confession – and wanted to know about other women’s habits.
The comments section was filled with responses from women all over the globe. Some said they wash their bras every time, while others admitted to only washing them when it smells.
TikTok user @desyr.reviews (pictured) sparked the discussion after revealing a friend washes their bra just once a year
All over the globe, women shared their preferred methods in the comments. Some claimed they rinsed their bras immediately after wearing them, while others said that they wait until it smells.
“My friend told me once that she only washes her bra once per year,” the woman said in the group chat video, which has been viewed more than 153,000 times.
‘I’m curious. What is the average frequency that bras are washed? It is important to me that I know the standard of care for bras among women all over the world.
“What is the longest bra wash? Because we’re all different.
The thread received many responses from people who said they washed their bras more often. One person wrote: “I cannot stand clothing that I haven’t worn for one day.”
One other said that it all depends on the weather. Every day is summer, every day autumn/spring, every other day wither.
A number of people commented on this post claiming that they only wash their bras after wearing them two or three times.
The third is: “After one wear, maximum two.”
Others, however, advocated for less frequent washing because the bra will last longer.
One said, “I wash them together once per month and rotate 6/7 of my favorite items.”
“I hand wash them!” They last ten-times longer.
Another commented, “Maybe once per month…but a few on rotation.”
An embarrassed Emoji was added to the mix. A third person said, “Everyone up to two months…when it smells or looks dirty.”
The fourth voice added: “Whenever it ends up as wash might be for a week or a month, maybe even a whole year.”
Another joke was: “If it smells even a little sweaty it will change.”
The CEO of Laundryheap Deyan Dimitrov told The Sun that you should wash your bra every three to four wears, or as part of a rotating routine once to two times per week.
He advised that you should not leave it longer as bacteria, sweat, dead skin, and other factors can build up. This could lead to your bras getting a little smelly and even body acne.
Failure to wash bras can lead to yeast and fungi building up within the fibers.
Some people replied that they wash their bras monthly, while others wait to see if it starts to smell.