How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans?

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How often do you wash your clothes? We’re used to throwing most garments in the washer after one use, but that’s not the case with jeans. What’s a recommended laundry schedule for jeans anyway? That depends on a couple of factors.

The darker the jeans, the less often you want to wash them. Your deep indigo jeans will quickly fade if you repeatedly torture them in the washing machine, especially if you don’t put effort to turn them inside out and use a detergent designed for dark clothes.

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Another thing you need to consider is how dirty do your jeans get. If you spend most of your time at home, in car, and in the office, your jeans can last longer between the washes. They acquire most of the dirt and bacteria from your skin, which means that you should wash them after several uses regardless of if they look dirty to you.