Even though you can be sure of laundry, you can not control the washing machine and the tumble dryer, you do not always know when it's time to wash clothes. The solution ? Rely on the recommendations of the American Cleaning Institute that has established washing frequency references to ensure impeccable hygiene without duplicating unnecessary laundry.

Clothing: I wash them when?

Everyday ? Once a week. Obviously, we put them in the dirty if we perspired a lot or if they are stained ... But otherwise? We help you to see more clearly:

  • Bra: Keep the same bra for 2-3 days? No risk. We prefer to leave him at least 1 day rest before re-threading to avoid over-stressing the elastic ... and that the bra is damaged too quickly! With the sports bra, on the other hand, we do not squirm: for him it is direction the washing machine after each use!
  • Jeans : it can be worn 3 times before being washed.
  • Socks: no need to think of rethreading them if they still smell pink (although it is unlikely)! Like all undergarments, they must be washed after each use.
  • T-shirt and other tops: The American Cleaning Institute recommends washing them after each use but we also ask for its common sense: depending on the material and the outside temperature, a top may be worn twice before going into the machine!

How often to renew linen?

We do not wait for spring to clean up! Changing the sheets sometimes looks like chores. Yet it is essential to renew frequently bedding and linens to keep a healthy home. We take stock:

  • Sheets should be washed every 2 weeks or more for a person who sweats a lot at night. Essential if we want to prevent the mites proliferate!
  • Bath towel: to be able to reuse it, there is an ultimate condition: it must be dry! It is therefore extended systematically so that it dries well between each shower ... and it is replaced after 4 or 5 uses!
  • Bathrobe : unlike bath towels, it should be washed after each use. Like underwear in short!
  • Pajamas: they should be washed after 3 to 4 uses. Unless we used to wash before putting on, case in which we can wash it a little delay washing 1 to 2 nights!