Things You’re Told To Never Wash: Real Or Myth?

The internet loves doling out advice, on just about anything; and that’s no myth! Sometimes we take the words of a stranger on the internet at face value (even when we know we shouldn’t). And -surprise, surprise- the “advice” turns out to be something that’s totally bogus.

That’s why we’re here to analyze one of favorite things to tell you: don’t wash this!

From chicken to jeans, we’ve heard that so many things shouldn’t be washed. Are they true? Some of the things you might think are BS may turn out to be real while some that sound legit are utter myths. Read on, and maybe you’ll be able to scientifically dispute the fact that your “dirty jeans need washing” the next time your mom berates you. Or will you?

1. Never Wash Jeans

You’ve undoubtedly heard or seen “Never wash your jeans” somewhere on the interwebs. It’s true that it was said by the CEO of Levi’s, Chip Bergh, but its not exactly what he said. In a public panel, he shocked the crowd by admitting that the jeans he was wearing “hadn’t seen the inside of a washing machine in a year”.

He explains that although he does not advocate that you never wash your dirty jeans, you don’t need to wash it as often. Denims also use up a lot of water in the washing machine, so he says he spot washes with a toothbrush or washes them by hand and line dries them himself.

Jeans that are less frequently washed also look better. When you buy a pair of jeans, it’s pretty evenly colored, and it is with wear that you get the cool faded lines and creases. If you wash it often, the color will run and fill out the faded parts.

Bergh says that even raw denim experts have been saying the same thing. Hiut Denim is one of them, and their website reads: “Raw denim is best given a good six months before washing. The longer you can leave it, the better your jeans will look.”

But let’s get real, the more you wear something, the dirtier it gets through dust you pick up, sweat, etc. But none of that is actually harmful enough to need washing. However when it starts to smell is the point where you have no choice but to throw them in the washer (or hand wash them like Chip Bergh).

So, the verdict is: REAL! (With a smidget of exaggeration. Basically, don’t be gross human being and wash your jeans as soon as they start to smell).

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