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How Often You Should Wash Bedding, Towels and Clothes

Have you ever wondered how long you can go without washing your sheets, pajamas, or jeans? Simply smelling or looking at them doesn’t always do the trick, but washing something too often can shorten its lifespan. Use these tips to decide when it’s time to toss items into the laundry basket. Bedding Bed sheets should be washed at least every other week. If you sweat at night, wash your bedsheets weekly. On the other hand, you only need to clean pillows and comforters 2 or 3 times a year. An easy reminder: Wash them when the seasons change. Of course, after someone’s been sick, throw all their bed linens in the washer. Bath Linens When it comes to bath towels, …