How to Wash and Care for Bras & Underwear

Think about it: lingerie is the clothing item we spend the most time in! It’s the first thing we put on and the last thing we take off. Whether outdoors or indoors, it's with us constantly, making it one of the most intimate clothing pieces.

If we’re wearing it that much, then, they actually need more care to stay in great shape, look gorgeous, and remain comfortable.

So today, let’s talk about the simple yet effective tips on how to care for your lingerie the right way.

1. How to Store Your Lingerie?

   For starters, check how you store your lingerie. It’s better to keep your bras in a specific drawer or storage box in your wardrobe so they don’t get damaged easily. Remember to fasten the clasps so the straps don’t get tangled with other lingerie.

   Organize them by type to keep them neat and to find them easily. Whether wireless, lace, or seamless bras, lay them flat and line them in a row. Although folding your bras in half can save space, it might cause them to lose shape over time.

   As for underwear, fold them into a small square or roll so they stay in place. Choosing seamless, invisible underwear also occupies less space than the usual ones. Separating them from the bras helps to keep them in pristine condition.

2. How to Wash Your Lingerie?

   

   How to wash your bras and underwear?

   • Sort them by fabric and lingerie types. Lace and silk materials could easily get damaged by friction. Lingerie with embellishments like beads and sequins requires extra care as they could fall off when washed with heavier fabrics. 

   • Soak them in cold water or lukewarm water. Do not use hot water because it could affect the undergarments’ elasticity.

   • Use mild or delicate detergent specially formulated for lingerie as harsh detergents contain chemicals that could damage the fabric.

   • Check for any special instructions on the bra’s care label if you’re still unsure.

   Handwashing is the ideal way to care for your lingerie, as the delicate materials and intricate designs require gentle handling to preserve their structures and keep all the components intact.

   Many bras are machine washable now, including ours 😌. If handwashing feels too much of a chore, check out Celessa for more bra options while shopping online.

   When washing bras in the washing machine, just place them in a lingerie laundry bag to safeguard them from other clothing pieces. 

   

3. How Often Should You Wash Your Lingerie?

   With Malaysia’s hot and humid weather, it’s probably a good idea to wash them daily. 

   Our body tends to release more sweat and sebum (a substance causing oily skin) under warmer temperatures. Washing them frequently prevents the buildup of those substances that leads to odor and bacteria growth on our lingerie.

   

4. How to Dry Your Lingerie?

   Air drying is the best. Avoid putting them in driers as heat could damage the delicate fibres and bra paddings.

   Lay them flat or hang them on your drying racks to maintain the bra shapes, especially those with molded cups. Dry them preferably in cooling and ventilated areas because direct sunlight can cause the colors to fade faster.  

   Find Quality Bras That Last through Online Shopping

   A little care goes a long way in extending the shelf life of your favorite undergarments. Taking the time to store, wash, and dry your lingerie properly can make all the difference in keeping it comfortable and long-lasting.

   Check out Celessa’s online collection of high-quality bras designed to stand the test of time.