Not everyone can afford a million dollar bra, however, the best you could do for yourself is to take good care of yours. Let’s talk about that.

Bra, short for brassiere is the undergarment of women and one of the oldest intimate wear items for women. It is worn to give the breast support. A typical bra consists of two separate cups varying in coverage, wire, closures, padding, and straps.

How many bras you have determine how long you can stay to replace your bra. Some experts advise that you should replace your bras every six months assuming that you have up to three to five bras. You can likely go for a longer time if you have more than that. Boobs keep growing until 20’s and so you are likely to have new bras if your boobs have changed shape or size.

A general guide is that you should wash your bra after two or three years depending on your personal hygiene and lifestyle. Some women who sweat more may wish to wash their bras more often but for everyday wear. Washing after everyday wear isn’t necessary. In fact, over washing can have a negative effect as it can damage the elastic in your bra.

Always use cool, lukewarm water which helps the bra maintain its shape. Hand wash bras if possible because machine washing can be detrimental. It us also suggested that you should give your bra a rest day in between wearing it to give the elastic chance to regain its shape.

A bra generally has a three- years life span. Always read the information tag on the side of the bra. It provides you with detailed instructions about that particular bra. Never put your bras in a dryer or use iron on your bras. Like the cold water theory, the heat may damage the fabrics and melts the metal or plastic under the wire.