Is an Extra Rinse Bad for Your Clothes?

No — an extra rinse isn’t bad for your clothes in most situations. In fact, it can be helpful. But it’s also not something you need to use all the time, and for many households it’s solving a problem that doesn’t really exist. If you’ve ever stood in front of the...

How Often Should You Wash Jeans and Hoodies?

Most jeans and hoodies don’t need washing after every wear. For jeans, every 5–10 wears is usually enough. For hoodies, it’s more like 3–6 wears, depending on how you use them. If they don’t smell, aren’t visibly dirty, and haven’t been sweated in, they’re probably...

Can You Wash Clothes Twice in a Row?

Yes, you can wash clothes twice in a row — but most of the time, you don’t need to. For everyday laundry, a second wash usually doesn’t make things cleaner. It mostly adds extra wear, extra water use, and extra stress for you. If you’re staring at the machine...

How Often Should You Clean Your Washing Machine?

For most households, cleaning your washing machine about once a month is plenty. If you use it lightly, every 2–3 months is usually fine. If you wash daily, use cold washes a lot, or notice smells or residue, monthly is a sensible rhythm. That’s it. You don’t need to...

How Often Should You Wash Towels?

The short answer: most bath towels should be washed every 3–4 uses, or about twice a week if you shower daily. Hand towels usually need washing every 1–2 days. Kitchen towels? Daily, or sooner if they’re used for spills or wiping hands....