We all wash our clothes to keep ourselves and our clothes smelling so fresh and oh-so-clean, but there is such a thing as too much washing and too little. There are downsides to both extremes: laundering your clothes more than you need to can shorten their lifespan and wear them out quickly, but washing too rarely can be unhygienic and cause a lot of icky bacteria growth. Here's a general guide to follow:
- Bras: After three to four wears.
- Underwear: After every wear.
- Socks and stockings: One to two wears.
- Sportswear and swimwear: After every wear.
- Jeans: Five to six wears. Although there are some that advocate washing as little as possible. In fact, the director of brand concepts and special projects for Levi Strauss & Co. washes his once every six months.
- Tops: One to two wears.
- Dresses: One to two wears.
- Leggings: One to two wears.
- Pants, skirts, and shorts: Three to four wears.
- Jackets and blazers: Five to six wears.
- Coats: Once every two months of wear.
- PJs: Three to four wears.
Of course, this guide doesn't apply to the days when excessive sweating or accidental spills happen, and to those who have different hygiene preferences.
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If you own a top-loading washer, or live in a building that has older machines, you may be using soap flakes or powdered detergent instead of liquid laundry detergent. However, if you want to wash your clothes in a more energy-saving manner by keeping the water temperature on cold, you'll benefit from trying these tips with your non-liquid detergent.
