Probably every woman has encountered a situation where a brand new, snow-white bra turned gray and lost its appearance after just a few washes. What measures can be taken to revive the color of the bra?

Natural whitening methods:

• Salt, baking soda and water . Pour a liter of cold or warm water into a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the salt and soda. Soak the bra in the water for 1-2 hours. Then rinse with clean water, dry with a well-absorbent towel and leave to dry.

• Vinegar. Add 1 liter of cold or warm water and 2 teaspoons of white distilled vinegar to a bowl. Stir and soak the bra in the water for 20 minutes. After soaking, wash the bra thoroughly with your usual detergent, as the vinegar smell will still linger on the bra after rinsing it with clean water. After washing, dry it with a towel and leave it to dry.

• Lemon. Mix a liter of hot water with half a cup of natural lemon juice. Let the water cool slightly, as heat is harmful to more sensitive tissues. Then soak the bra in the water for 1-2 hours. Rinse with clean water, dry with a towel and let it dry.

If natural bleaching methods didn't help, then you can try chemical ones:

• Hydrogen peroxide . Add 2 tablespoons of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to a liter of cold water. Mix well and soak the bra for 30 minutes. Then rinse well with clean water, dry with a towel, and let it dry.

• Bleach. Since the material of bras is quite sensitive, choose a chlorine-free bleach. This product not only whitens, but also perfectly removes even stubborn stains. The proportions of water, bleach and detergent to mix can be found on the product packaging. However, when using bleach, remember not to keep the bra soaked for more than 30 minutes, otherwise the fabric may be damaged. After soaking, rinse the bra thoroughly with warm and then cold water. Then dry with a towel and let it dry.

• Aspirin. This pain reliever contains an organic acid that is also great for restoring whiteness to clothes. Pour 3 liters of room temperature water into a bowl and dissolve 5 aspirin tablets. Soak the bra in the water for 5-7 hours. Then rinse with clean water, dry with a towel and let it dry.
There are many ways to restore the snow-whiteness of your underwear, so all that remains is to choose the one you like the most. However, even after bleaching your bra, it will quickly lose its color again if you do not take good care of it. Read on to learn how to wash your bras so that they do not lose their shape or color for as long as possible.