Topics Habits & quirks

Is it normal to never wash your jeans?

Unusual.Less common, but harmless

Wearing jeans many times before washing them is normal; never washing them is less common. If they start to smell or get visibly dirty, it’s time to clean them.

Jeans don’t need a wash after every wear, and plenty of people wear them over and over before tossing them in the laundry. Denim can handle repeat wears, especially if you’re not sweating much or getting them dirty.

But never washing them is less common, and they can eventually collect sweat, grime, and smells. You can spot-clean small messes and air them out between wears; give them a proper wash when they’re noticeably dirty or ripe. Your nose is a pretty reliable laundry reminder.

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