How often should you wash clothes? New Zealand expert shares tips

By RNZ Do you wash your clothes after every wear? It’s a personal and controversial question that could spark a range of answers. Your answer could save – or cost – you money on energy and water bills as well as wear and tear on your clothing. And why we wash our clothes so often isn’t always about cleanliness.

A 2024 study in Sweden found that fear of being perceived as dirty often wins out over our desire to care for the environment. The more we feel disgusted by our dirty clothes, the more we wash our clothes..