Lingerie Care

In the UK, I would sometimes leave things hanging in the bathroom to dry, and two days later they would still be damp! Oh, and smelling awful by then too. The bad odour is caused by mildew. So how can you dry your lingerie in a way that protects these delicate garments, but leaves them smelling clean and fresh?

Have you ever bought a white bra only for it to take on a grey-ish tinge within a few months, or do your shiny new bras quickly develop dirty marks that have them looking old before their time? Bras do have a finite lifespan but with the right care, even an everyday favourite can last a few years before it starts to noticeably deteriorate.

Disclosure: This blog post is sponsored by KISSBOBO. Last month I introduced KISSBOBO on the blog and spoke about when you might want to wear an adhesive bra, such as with…

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