How do you wash bras?

Bras should have care labels on them, so you should be able to see if they can be tumble dried or not. It's probably fine for wireless or padless bras, but maybe air dry otherwise. Bras need more drying than other things, especially padded ones. If they have removable padding, make sure to take this out before hanging on a washing line. If the padding gets folded or creased, it will never dry and it's a nightmare. Normal non-bio detergent is fine. I use a regular 40 degree wash and put them in with everything else. (On a side note - I'd recommend *liquid* non-bio that has no added perfume for all underwear, and never use fabric softener. The fragrance can cause vaginal yeast infections and irritation on delicate skin. The only one I've been able to find with no smell is Surcare Sensitive non-bio liquid at Sainsburys.) I find those garment bags really useful actually. You don't have to get expensive ones, the ones from the pound shop are fine. They don't have to be the ones with hard plastic inside either, the little mesh bags are good too. I just find it stops the bra hooks getting stuck in things. (Those bags are great generally btw. I use them to wash hair bobbles or other small things that could get caught in the filter, like the colour catcher sheets. They're also great for tights and long socks to stop them getting knotted in things.) I don't think very many women wash their bras after one wear. My rule is that if I've done sports or sweated, then straight in the wash after one wear. Other than that though, I treat them more like jeans - they're good for a few wears. As your daughter is probably entering puberty, based on it being her first bra, she'll probably be entering the stinky stage soon, so it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing to wash them after one or two wears. You're a good dad.