The bra sponge has a pungent smell

Bra is an indispensable item for every woman. It not only protects the breasts and avoids the embarrassment of breast shaking, but also has a shaping effect. Bras are made of a variety of materials, and sponge bras are the most common on the market. Sponge bras are very popular among female friends, but some people complain that they have a pungent smell. Bras are close fitting garments that come in direct contact with the skin, so the quality must be guaranteed. The pungent smell is worrying. Why does the bra sponge have a pungent smell?

1. Why does the sponge have a smell or a strange odor?

1. Generally speaking, a qualified sponge has a very weak odor, and there will not be a strong odor. Most of the time, the odor is aggravated because the sponge is not foamed properly.

2. The formaldehyde content in the bra may exceed the standard. Formaldehyde is used to make the bra more wrinkle-proof, shrink-proof, and to maintain the durability of printing and dyeing, etc. In particular, manufacturers are more likely to use a large amount of formaldehyde to reduce production costs, which makes the bra have a strong odor.

3. It may be because we did not clean or dry the sponge bra thoroughly during the washing and drying process, which caused the sponge to have a moldy smell, and black mold spots may appear on the surface of the cup.

4. It may not be the sponge that has an odor, but the odor generated during the production process of the bra. For example, the sanitary conditions of the production workshop are poor, and the materials of the underwear and the production equipment may have a lot of odor;

2. How to remove the sponge odor?

1. Light sponge taste

As long as we clean it thoroughly and dry it thoroughly, we can remove the sponge odor. For example, be sure to clean up the bubbles of detergent to avoid any residue; for example, before drying a sponge bra, try to squeeze out the moisture in the sponge with your hands, and try to wrap the bra with a dry towel to absorb the moisture in the sponge to avoid it not being able to dry thoroughly.

2. Strong sponge taste

When washing bras, we can put sliced ​​lemons in water and wash them together; when washing bras, we can put a tea bag in the water to absorb the odor because tea has a strong adsorption capacity; or when washing bras, add an appropriate amount of aromatic softener to soak, and place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry after washing, which can remove the odor of sponges;

3. Bra storage

How to remove the odor of bra sponge? In addition to the two methods of cleaning sponge bras mentioned above, you can also put some dry tea leaves or orange peels on the sponge pad/inside the cup when storing the bra, which can also remove the odor of the bra sponge.

4. It’s time to change your bra

If you have tried all the above methods to remove sponge odor and your bra still has a strong sponge odor, it means it's time to change your bra. Because the material of the sponge itself is inferior, it cannot be completely removed.

3. Final Thoughts

That’s all I have to share about why the sponge in a shaping bra has a smell and how to remove the sponge odor. The editor of Bra Pavilion believes that it is worth our attention that bras with sponge smell can cause chronic respiratory diseases, allergic dermatitis, menstrual disorders, and pregnancy syndrome if it is mild; and respiratory edema, eye irritation, headache, and other symptoms if it is strong.