How many times do you wear your bra before washing it?
Keep it real, ladies! Do you wear your bra a few times or multiple times in one month before putting it in the wash?
Just about every adult woman on the planet owns a bra, but how many times they wash their "over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder" depends on many things.
A Twitter user named Kheumani has the internet talking after asking a seemingly simple question: How many times do you wear a bra before you wash it?
How many time do you wear a bra before you wash it? If you say once…you’re a pick me.
— Kheumani ❤️ (@Kheumani) August 16, 2022
Some of the replies were shocking. One woman admitted that she has worn her bra for two months before washing it.
Another commented: "I wash my bras when they look dirty"
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According to a 2009 study, the average woman spends about $4,000 (R66,000) on bras in their lifetime.
The undergarments can be expensive, especially for women with bigger cups, which explains why some are reluctant to wear them out with constant washing.
But for some women, the thought of only washing their bras a few times a month is a big no.
"Once. I guess I'm a pick me but at least I'm clean," one Twitter user wrote.
Another added: "Every day… are we not supposed to change draws every day?"
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Like 10 lmao 🤷🏾♀️ I feel like it’s clean because as soon as I get home… pic.twitter.com/cSEcBTcpov
— MoonMamaa💋 (@Erikaaaaaaa__) August 16, 2022
About 5-10 times. It’s really no need to wash it any sooner. But that’s just me I see. Lol
— Kryssss_BIHH (@KrystenMilton) August 16, 2022
till i feel like it damnit, lol but nah fr i’ll say about 5 times then that’s when i realize it’s time to wash it 😭🤷🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/Qny3bUW9gQ
— Dereka 💋 (@cartiinextdoor) August 16, 2022
Realizing I’m a disgusting monster. Maybe once a month if I’m in the mood 😞😂
— 🖤 𝕸 🖤 (@ohnoitsmads) August 17, 2022
See this controversial bc us chested women cannot wash them so frequently $50-65 a bra is too much to be wearing down so quickly man 😭😭
— Kay🖖🏾👽 (@KxxyyS) August 17, 2022
i plead the fifth …. pic.twitter.com/se8ersYLgF
— leia r.m. greene (@planetleia) August 16, 2022
I'm loving the dialog here, ladies. Keep it coming! And in case you wanna know, I wear my bras until they are dirty, then I clean them. Ymmv. Did you sweat? Do nothing? Ok, figure it out, give a sniff... it's not that complicated! 😂 pic.twitter.com/3mG0irFeZC
— Laura Markis 🌊 (@LauraMarkis) August 17, 2022
The conversation led to an even bigger discussion with more important questions:
- How to hand wash your bra?
- Can I wash my bra in the washing machine?
- Should I wash a new bra before wearing it?
Watch the videos below for some tips:
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