How often should you wash your clothes?
Do you want to know a little secret? I don’t wash my clothes after every time I wear them. Okay, if I’ve been exercising, working in the yard or get something on them I will, but not after regular everyday wear. To be honest most of time I only wear my work clothes about 6 hours each day.
I’ve done a lot of research including researching clothing manufacturers and dry cleaning services. Washing and drying your clothing every time you wear them actually wears them out faster and I don’t know about you but I need my clothes to last as long as possible. I’ve found that I don’t have to purchase clothing as often since I’ve been following this schedule.
Okay, so the question is: How Often Should You Wash Your Clothes? Get more mileage out of your clothes and extend their life by using this convenient guide.
Do you love doing laundry? No? Then stop wasting time, energy and money. Try following this chart and see how much longer your clothes last and how much better they look. Here’s another little tip to help your clothes look nice longer: give them a little shave. I use a fabric shaver when a piece of clothing needs it.
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How Often Should You Wash Your Clothes?
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*Just to Clarify: I’ve had a few not so nice comments so this is for your clothing, not your children or your husband. I’m assuming you don’t climb trees or work in a factory and your clothes don’t get soiled everyday. If they’re soiled, obviously wash them.
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These are awesome. A lot of people don’t realize they don’t have to wash certain items after every wash. I wash my jeans after 5-6 wears, because I work from home — not like I’m out getting them dirty.
Hi!
Actually only in the USA people wash their clothes after every wear. In Europe it isn’t happenning at all!
Hi. This is actually really good. An I know I don’t wash some of my clothes after every wear!
Great way to save money on detergent and water costs!
Oh good, I’m not the only one that wears things multiple times before washing!
Yea! I do this already, so it’s good to hear I’m not gross-haha. I do wash most of my tops after every wear, though, because just snapping my fingers makes me sweat. But, pants and skirts, not so much.
Glad to hear i’m not the only one who doesn’t wash my clothes after just one use. Feels like a terrible idea for the environment and especially now with the cost of electricity.