Most do this wrong: 10 things you’re over-washing

August 19, 2025 by admin

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### 4. 🛏️ Bedding

**How often you’re washing:** More than once a week
**How often you *should*:** Once a week is plenty (unless there’s illness or allergies)

**Why:** Too-frequent washing can wear out fabrics faster, especially with hot water and strong detergents.

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### 5. 🍳 Cast Iron Pans

**How often you’re washing:** After every use with soap
**How often you *should*:** Rinse and wipe — no soap unless absolutely needed

**Why:** Soap strips the seasoning (natural non-stick coating). Instead, wipe clean with a paper towel or rinse with hot water.

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### 6. 🧸 Kids’ Toys

**How often you’re washing:** Weekly (or more)
**How often you *should*:** Monthly or when visibly dirty

**Why:** Unless toys are in constant contact with mouths or dirt, frequent washing can damage them or wear down paint and materials.

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### 7. 👟 Sneakers

**How often you’re washing:** After each wear (especially in a washing machine)
**How often you *should*:** Every few months or as needed

**Why:** Machine washing can ruin structure and glue. Spot clean instead and air them out regularly.

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### 8. 🧴 Hair

**How often you’re washing:** Daily
**How often you *should*:** 2–3 times per week (depends on hair type)

**Why:** Daily shampooing strips natural oils, leading to dryness or overproduction of oil. Less washing = healthier hair.

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### 9. 📱 Phone Screens

**How often you’re washing:** Multiple times a day with alcohol wipes
**How often you *should*:** Once a day is enough — and use gentle screen-safe products

**Why:** Alcohol wipes can strip screen coatings. Use a microfiber cloth and a screen-safe cleaner instead.

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### 10. 🧼 Hands (Yes, really)

**How often you’re washing:** Constantly throughout the day, even when unnecessary
**How often you *should*:** Before eating, after the bathroom, or when visibly dirty

**Why:** Over-washing with harsh soaps can lead to dry, cracked skin. Moisturize after washing and avoid overwashing when not needed.

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### ✅ Final Thoughts

Cleanliness is important — but like most things, **balance is key**. Over-washing not only wastes time and resources but can also wear down the very items you’re trying to care for.

By adjusting how often you wash certain things, you can save money, extend their lifespan, and reduce unnecessary effort — all while staying perfectly clean and healthy.

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