6 Items You're Washing Way Too Often, According to Experts

It’s probably no surprise that when it comes to cleaning, there are lots of items that the average homeowner doesn’t wash often enough. However, according to cleaning experts, there are some items that they find their clients actually wash too often. 

While the consequences of not washing something often enough are pretty self-explanatory (build-up of grime, dirt, and germs), we don’t blame you if the idea of washing something too often has you scratching your head. Isn’t cleaning frequently a good thing?

As it turns out, certain fabrics and materials can start to break down if they are washed too often, compromising the structure, feel, and integrity of the item. Ultimately, it all comes down to finding the perfect balance between cleanliness and preservation.

Here are six items you’re probably washing too often, according to cleaning experts.

Most experts agreed that towels are the number one culprit when it comes to overwashing, particularly bath towels.

“While it’s tempting to wash them after every use, this can strip their softeness and rapidly age the fibers,” says Lina DaSilva, founder of Toronto Shine Cleaning based in Ontario, Canada.

Instead, DaSilva recommends washing your bath towels after three to four uses, provided they are properly hung to dry between every use. 

Another often-overwashed item is blankets. While blankets can get a lot of use, washing them too often will result in stiff, matted fibers and a blanket that is no longer soft and comfortable to curl up in.

Instead of weekly washes, Katie Lambert founder of Clean Queen, a home cleaning company based in Denver, CO, recommends washing blankets once every 3 to 4 weeks, depending on use. 

If you’re in the habit of washing your bed sheets