AFTER Stella McCartney revealed she rarely washes her bras, we wondered: How often should you clean things?
The 47-year-old fashion designer said: “I wouldn’t change my bra every day and I don’t just chuck stuff into a washing machine because it’s been worn. &
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Stella McCartney has revealed she doesn't like to wash clothes too oftenCredit: Getty - Contributor
"I’m incredibly hygienic myself, but I’m not a fan of dry cleaning or any cleaning, really.”
Here, Lisa Ackerley, aka The Hygiene Doctor, reveals the dirty truth to Georgette Culley.
Jeans - once a month
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Jeans should be washed after four or five wears if you don't want them to fade too quicklyCredit: Getty - Contributor
Bra - twice a week
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Bras should be washed after two to three wears - despite what Stella saysCredit: Getty - Contributor
Pyjamas - twice a week
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We shed dead skin and sweat at night so PJs can be a breeding ground for bacteriaCredit: Getty - Contributor
Bag and wallet - once a week
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Handbags carry germs from the floor while wallets are brimming with bacteriaCredit: Getty - Contributor
Phone - once a day
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People touch their mobiles nearly 3,000 times a day, so it needs wiping down with a soft clothCredit: Getty - Contributor
Pillow - twice a year
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Check the care label on your pillows as some need to be hand washed or dry-cleanedCredit: Getty - Contributor
Bedsheets - once a week
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Bacteria, fungi and sweat lurk in bedsheets which can lead to health problemsCredit: Getty - Contributor
Tights - once a day
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Yeast and bacteria breed in nylon which can cause acne, skin irritation, urinary and fungal infectionsCredit: Getty - Contributor
Tea towels - once a day
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Tea towels are a hotbed for germs and carry a food poisoning risk if you cook meat or fish, so wash them at 60CCredit: Getty - Contributor
Bath towels - twice a week
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Bath towels should be washed after a few uses and hung up to dry to stop bacteria festeringCredit: Getty - Contributor
