However, according to cleaning experts, there are some items that they find their clients actually washtoooften.
Isnt cleaning frequently a good thing?
Ultimately, it all comes down to finding the perfect balance between cleanliness and preservation.
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Here are six items youre probably washing too often, according to cleaning experts.
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Blankets
Another often-overwashed item is blankets.
Experts advise that washing bed sheets too often will dramatically reduce their lifespan.
She advises that spot cleaning any small stains can often do the trick in between washes.
This includes washing them and even vacuuming.
Similarly,vacuuming your carpetstoo often can lead to fiber damage.
In the event of spills and stains in between cleanings, spot cleaning should do the trick.
Pillows
Cleaning experts agree that overwashing pillows is a big no-no.
Lambert says that pillows ideally should be washed every two to three months at the most.
Remember that the pillowcases protect them from lots of the debris and dirt that would otherwise accumulate in them.
