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Dirty Secrets in the Laundry Hamper

By , About.com Guide   July 29, 2010

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We all have them - dirty secrets about how often we wash our clothes and linens. A few months ago, a study revealed that some British women only wash their bras six times per year. (There was a huge outcry from the public disputing the study.)

Now, a Canadian survey conducted by Angus Reid reveals that:

  • 26% of respondents only wash pants, skirts or dresses when they become visibly dirty; 31% of respondents wait until jeans are visibly dirty before they are washed
  • One in 10 wash bedding only once a month
  • 1% of women said they wait until underwear is visibly dirty before washing

So, what are your dirty laundry secrets?

Comments

August 5, 2010 at 3:58 am
(1) Diane L Smith :

Wow, I guess I am a clean freak. I wash my sheets every week. My bras I wear 2 or 3 times, then they’re in the hamper. The test for my dresses and tops are, even if they look clean, smelling for perspiration. Jeans are worn an average of 3 times. I am not changing my routine, unless there is a water shortage. I want to be confident that my clothes look and smell clean. Remember there is nothing better than the smell and touch of clean sheets!

August 6, 2010 at 12:22 am
(2) Bill Pilgrim :

Well I must disagree there is on thing muuch nicer than the smell and touch of clean sheets. Of course I am sure you will agree that it iis tentouch and smell of a clean body beside you

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