Table of contents:
- Is it true that jeans don't need to be washed?
- So how often should jeans be washed?
- Tips for caring for and washing jeans
Jeans are one of the must-have clothing types that almost everyone has. Jeans can be worn anywhere, go with any style, and are usually not too difficult to care for. It is so easy to care for jeans that some people even purposely don't wash them for months.
Some say your jeans will actually look even better if you don't wash them. However, there are also those who argue that jeans that have been used many times without washing will become a den of germs and harmful bacteria. Then, how about you? Are you one of those people who rarely or frequently wash jeans? Please refer to the information below to reconsider how often you should wash your favorite jeans.
Is it true that jeans don't need to be washed?
You may have heard the news circulating that jeans actually don't need to be washed even though they have been worn many times. This is because washing jeans too often can cause the color of your jeans to fade, damage the denim fibers, and change their shape. In fact, the more often you wear it without washing it, the more natural your jeans will look and the shape will fit your body more.
Besides destroying the quality of favorite jeans, many say that the microbes that stick to your jeans are not harmful to health. A student majoring in Microbiology at the University of Alberta, Canada used to wear the same jeans for 15 months without washing a single time. After 15 months, the students tested the microbial content of jeans in the laboratory.
The results are quite astonishing. It turns out that the microbes that stick to jeans that have not been washed for 15 months are only slightly more than in jeans that have not been washed for 13 days. Several companies that produce denim jeans have also stated that there has never been a case of people suffering from certain skin diseases because they rarely wash their jeans.
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However, unwashed jeans will stink over time. In addition, microbes in the form of dead skin cells, sweat, bacteria, or other organisms that stick to jeans still need to be cleaned so they don't accumulate too much. Wearing jeans that haven't been washed in months can also make you feel unrefreshed.
So how often should jeans be washed?
No need to hesitate to wash your favorite jeans. However, jeans shouldn't be washed too often. Ideally, you can wash your denim jeans after 4 to 6 uses. You can also wash your jeans right away if they smell bad.
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Actually the decision to wash jeans depends on your wear. If you don't sweat too much, don't get dust and pollution, don't spill food or drink, and don't get stains that are hard to get rid of, you can wear it for a month to two months without washing it. Check it out for yourself if you think your jeans are too dirty or smell bad. If you think it's more important to wear clean denim jeans, wash them every 5 or 10 uses. However, if you want to maintain the quality of your denim jeans, don't wash them too often.
Tips for caring for and washing jeans
There are special tricks for caring for and washing your favorite jeans so they don't get damaged quickly. Please cheat the following method.
- If you don't wash it right away, dry and air dry your jeans first after each use
- Turn your jeans over every time they wash, dry, or iron them so they don't fade
- When washing, use a mild detergent that does not contain too many fragrances or harsh chemicals
- Don't soak the jeans in water for too long
- Wash your jeans in cold water
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