Keeping your clothes clean sounds simple enough, but many people aren’t sure how often to wash everyday items. Some things are obvious. Workout clothes? Wash them after every use. But what about jeans or bedding? Those are less clear. If you’ve ever wondered how often you really need to do laundry, you’re not alone.
We help Burley residents keep laundry day simple, efficient, and affordable. Here’s a practical guide to how often you should wash your most common items and how to make them last longer.
Bath Towels: Wash After Every 3 Uses
Bath towels collect more than just water. They trap body oils, leftover soap, and bacteria from your skin. After a few uses, that “fresh towel” feeling starts to fade. The fibers can even begin to smell musty.
For most people, washing bath towels after three uses works well. If you live in a humid home or hang towels in a bathroom with poor airflow, you may want to wash them more often. Hand towels should be washed every two to three days since everyone in the household uses them.
Gym or pool towels are different. Always wash them after every single use to prevent bacteria from settling into the fibers.
If you have bulky towels that take forever to dry at home, our large-capacity dryers make the process much faster. You can get a whole family’s worth of towels clean and dry in a single trip.
Jeans: Wait 4 to 6 Wears Before Washing
Jeans are tougher than most fabrics. They don’t need frequent washing. In fact, washing denim too often can cause it to fade, lose its shape, or even shrink.
For everyday wear, washing your jeans after four to six wears is usually best. If you’ve been working outdoors, sweating a lot, or spilled something on them, wash them sooner.
To make jeans last longer, turn them inside out before washing. This helps preserve the color and prevents unnecessary wear on the outer fabric. Use cold water and a gentle cycle whenever possible.
If you need to wash several pairs at once, our commercial machines can handle large loads easily. You’ll save time while keeping your denim looking its best.
Sheets and Bedding: Weekly Washing Works Best
You spend about a third of your life in bed. That means your sheets collect sweat, dead skin cells, and oils every single night. That’s why washing sheets and pillowcases once a week is best.
During allergy season, or if you have pets that sleep on the bed, you might want to wash bedding every five days. Pillowcases especially benefit from frequent washing since they touch your face and absorb hair oils all night long.
Comforters and blankets don’t need weekly washing, but they shouldn’t be forgotten either. Aim to wash them every three months. Wash them more often if you notice odors or stains.
Large bedding items can be tough to fit in home washers. That’s one of the top reasons Burley residents come to Super Suds. Our oversized machines can handle bulky comforters, quilts, and mattress covers with ease. You can clean all your bedding in one trip and avoid the frustration of trying to stuff everything into a home washer.
Your Complete Laundry Schedule
Here’s a simple list to keep track of washing schedules:
Sheets: Weekly
Pillowcases: Every 3 to 4 days if you have oily skin or allergies
Towels: Every 3 uses (more often if they stay damp)
Jeans: Every 4 to 6 wears
Sweatshirts or Hoodies: Every 5 wears
Pajamas: Every 3 to 4 wears
Blankets and Comforters: Every 2 to 3 months
Sticking to this schedule helps your clothes last longer and keeps your home feeling fresh.
Clean Laundry Keeps You Healthier
Even if clothes or towels look clean, invisible buildup can damage fabric fibers over time. Detergent residue, body oils, and bacteria can make fabrics feel stiff or smell musty. Regular washing keeps your items soft, comfortable, and ready to use.
It’s also a health issue. Clean bedding and towels help prevent skin irritation, acne, and allergies. If someone in your household has been sick, wash shared items more often using hot water to kill germs.
Save Time with Bigger, Better Machines
Many Burley homes have smaller washers that aren’t built for heavy loads. Bedding, towels, and jeans can quickly fill them up. Overloading the machine prevents clothes from rinsing fully. That means you end up spending more time and more water just to get things clean.
At our facility, you’ll find high-efficiency, large-capacity washers and dryers that can handle big or mixed loads in less time. Whether you’re catching up on a week’s worth of laundry or tackling seasonal bedding, you can get it all done faster.
Plus, our location is clean, comfortable, and designed to make laundry less of a chore. You can fold everything in one place and head home with fresh, warm linens ready for the week ahead.
Ready to Make Laundry Easier?
How often you wash depends on how you live, but sticking to a general schedule keeps your home cleaner and helps fabrics last longer. Towels and bedding need regular care, while jeans and heavier fabrics can go a bit longer between washes.
If laundry is taking too much time or wearing out your home machines, bring your loads to us. You’ll save time, energy, and money while leaving with everything clean, soft, and ready to use again.