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You’ve been washing your underwear wrong – and you’ll kick yourself when you realise your mistake
YOU PROBABLY don’t give a second thought to how often you wash your clothes. But according to this dermatologist it’s not nearly often enough, or maybe even too often. Annie Gonzalez revealed that “failing to wash our clothes frequently enough can result in a variety of pretty unfavourable skin conditions. So if you think you
YOU PROBABLY don’t give a second thought to how often you wash your clothes.
But according to this dermatologist it’s not nearly often enough, or maybe even too often.
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Annie Gonzalez revealed that “failing to wash our clothes frequently enough can result in a variety of pretty unfavourable skin conditions.
So if you think you can stretch the life of your dirty bra out for one more day, think again.
Apparently bras should be washed every three to four wears.
Which is awful news if you’re one of the many people that like to wear your favourite one for weeks at a time.
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Not only that be you should be washing undershirts and vests every two wears, which might feel liberal to some.
Underwear should, of course, be washed after one wear.
However you can probably extend the life of your sleep wear up to four wears, depending on how sweaty you get at night.
T-shirts can also be worn more than once, but no more than four times.
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Weirdly, shorts should be washed more often than your t-shirts according to the dermatologist.
While dresses and and trousers can last up to 3 wears, as long as you don’t spill anything on them.
Not everyone was convinced by the sporadic laundry schedule, one said: “This person must not life in a place with any kind of heat or humidity.”
While another quipped: “No wonder you smell musty.”
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Fashion – The Sun
