How Many Wears Before You Need to Wash
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We all wash our clothes to keep ourselves and favorites items smelling fresh, 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 bacteria growth. Here's a general guide to follow:
- Bras: After three to four wears.
- Underwear: After every wear.
- Socks and stockings: After every wear.
- Sportswear and swimwear: After every wear.
- Jeans: Five to six wears. Although there are some that advocate washing as little as possible.
- 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.