“UK public washing their clothes too often, says major laundry brand Ecover.
A company that sells cleaning products is giving customers some surprising advice: wash your clothes less.”
At which point they massively increase the price of their product……..
OshaBreaker on
In my experience we Brits are particularly bad for this when it comes to jeans.
For a decent pair you should really be machine washing them monthly, at most. If you’re a sweaty bastard like me then freeze them once a week (I know it sounds odd but it works).
Brits wash their jeans three times a week and then wonder why they fall to pieces with a year or two – mad!
Scho567 on
Idk about anyone else but I wash my clothes as they need cleaning. This does mean that tops and underwear get only one use but I feel as though that’s typical? Jeans, jumper etc. can be worn multiples times without issue.
I don’t really know who deviates from that pattern but then I also don’t go around asking people how often they wash their clothes. Feels a bit much that
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Agreeable_Falcon1044 on
Can someone point me to some science that says washing stuff less often is preferable? Surely we wash our clothes when they are used or dirty. I’m not going to chance 3 day old undies or a white shirt the whole week, that’s just madness
GoblinObscura on
I wear all undergarments once, jeans/Shorts, get worn all week shirts changed daily.
Basic_witch2023 on
I love seeing this and then on Reddit it’s “how do I bring up my colleagues bad odour” it’s too late for climate change, we as a species are the past the point of no return, washing clothes less ain’t gonna do a thing.
Scared-Room-9962 on
My wife washes everything after each wear. Doesn’t even turn her knickers inside out.
pissflapgrease on
Probably not a bad idea, washing machines destroy clothes.
Jimmy_Tightlips on
The Reddit stinkies will soon descend upon this thread, god help us all.
Comfortable_Rip_3842 on
Tell that to my wife who manages to get her dinner over her each day
rustylust on
This county wants us living in the 1920’s again I swear.
Missy246 on
You can hang stuff outside to freshen it up, or steam it (handheld steamers are great), but anything with lycra/stretch will probably need to see water after a couple of wears to stop it from going baggy, even if it’s not dirty.
badgersruse on
Some people wash towels after every shower. Maybe that is it.
aleu44 on
I only wear my underwear once, and sometimes change it twice a day. My medication makes me sweat a bit more than I’d usually do, plus some women do generally just have to wear a clean pair daily/twice daily! Leggings and pj bottoms usually go 3-4 days, tops 3 days, bras 2-3 days but those are only worn when I leave the house lol. I can’t wear a pair of socks twice, it feels too icky. Sometimes a top will be extended beyond 3 days to be used as a pj top too!
ObviouslyTriggered on
Based on how people smell on the tube I don’t think so…
LordLucian on
Washing ourselves to often and now our clothes? Sounds like we are being lied to just intime for water shortages
Dry_Sandwich_860 on
No they’re not. The UK is not renowned for personal hygiene.
Specific_Till_6870 on
Socks and undies, one wear. T-shirt goes two wears because after two days it will be smelly. Jeans, shorts, jumpers and hoodie will last until they are dirty.
I_ALWAYS_UPVOTE_CATS on
Why are people in these comments getting so offended by this? If a company that sells laundry products comes out and says that we’re using their product too often, I’m inclined to believe them. In any case, if you think you wash your clothes the right amount, that’s totally fine, no? Just ignore this story.
CaddyAT5 on
I have a toddler in the house. I have no choice unless I want to walk around with snotty clothes
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“UK public washing their clothes too often, says major laundry brand Ecover.
A company that sells cleaning products is giving customers some surprising advice: wash your clothes less.”
At which point they massively increase the price of their product……..
In my experience we Brits are particularly bad for this when it comes to jeans.
For a decent pair you should really be machine washing them monthly, at most. If you’re a sweaty bastard like me then freeze them once a week (I know it sounds odd but it works).
Brits wash their jeans three times a week and then wonder why they fall to pieces with a year or two – mad!
Idk about anyone else but I wash my clothes as they need cleaning. This does mean that tops and underwear get only one use but I feel as though that’s typical? Jeans, jumper etc. can be worn multiples times without issue.
I don’t really know who deviates from that pattern but then I also don’t go around asking people how often they wash their clothes. Feels a bit much that
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Can someone point me to some science that says washing stuff less often is preferable? Surely we wash our clothes when they are used or dirty. I’m not going to chance 3 day old undies or a white shirt the whole week, that’s just madness
I wear all undergarments once, jeans/Shorts, get worn all week shirts changed daily.
I love seeing this and then on Reddit it’s “how do I bring up my colleagues bad odour” it’s too late for climate change, we as a species are the past the point of no return, washing clothes less ain’t gonna do a thing.
My wife washes everything after each wear. Doesn’t even turn her knickers inside out.
Probably not a bad idea, washing machines destroy clothes.
The Reddit stinkies will soon descend upon this thread, god help us all.
Tell that to my wife who manages to get her dinner over her each day
This county wants us living in the 1920’s again I swear.
You can hang stuff outside to freshen it up, or steam it (handheld steamers are great), but anything with lycra/stretch will probably need to see water after a couple of wears to stop it from going baggy, even if it’s not dirty.
Some people wash towels after every shower. Maybe that is it.
I only wear my underwear once, and sometimes change it twice a day. My medication makes me sweat a bit more than I’d usually do, plus some women do generally just have to wear a clean pair daily/twice daily! Leggings and pj bottoms usually go 3-4 days, tops 3 days, bras 2-3 days but those are only worn when I leave the house lol. I can’t wear a pair of socks twice, it feels too icky. Sometimes a top will be extended beyond 3 days to be used as a pj top too!
Based on how people smell on the tube I don’t think so…
Washing ourselves to often and now our clothes? Sounds like we are being lied to just intime for water shortages
No they’re not. The UK is not renowned for personal hygiene.
Socks and undies, one wear. T-shirt goes two wears because after two days it will be smelly. Jeans, shorts, jumpers and hoodie will last until they are dirty.
Why are people in these comments getting so offended by this? If a company that sells laundry products comes out and says that we’re using their product too often, I’m inclined to believe them. In any case, if you think you wash your clothes the right amount, that’s totally fine, no? Just ignore this story.
I have a toddler in the house. I have no choice unless I want to walk around with snotty clothes