The Ultimate Laundry Checklist: Here is how often to wash everything in your house

How often do you wash your sheets? How about your hand towels, or jeans? Teresa Hunsaker breaks down our laundry lists. She shares how often to wash the most common items in our home, and the reasoning behind all the cleaning.

Laundry Checklist

Every Time you Wear It: 

  • Underwear
  • Tights
  • Leggings
  • Yoga pants
  • Exercise clothes
  • T-shirts
  • Socks
  • Swimming suits

 Every 3-4 You Wear or Use

  • Bath towels
  • Bras
  • Slips
  • Dresses
  • Sweaters
  • Skirts
  • Pajamas
  • Slacks
  • Jeans

Weekly

  • Sheets
  • Pillowcases
  • Bath mats

Monthly

  • Mattress pad
  • Bathrobe
  • Pillow liners

Every Two Days

  • Hand towels
  • Dish towels

Every Three Months

  • Outer wear, jackets
  • Shower curtains
  • Throw blankets
  • Throw rugs
  • Vests

Once or Twice a Year

  • Blankets
  • Comforters
  • Heavy coats
  • Bed pillows