I only wash certain clothes once a year – I’ll get 30 wears before rinsing them in the sink… they never touch my skin
A WOMAN has revealed how she only washes her clothes once a year.
Cydney, from the UK, is a wildlife conservationist and loves slow fashion.
The term ‘slow fashion’ means taking an ethical and sustainable approach to buying clothes – favouring secondhand items and natural materials.
Taking to social media, she said: “I only wash my clothes once a year,” but she revealed it was only specific items she did it with.
In the clip, Cydney filled a sink up with warm water and some laundry detergent as she explained why.
“Some people are going to be thinking that is absolutely vile that you only wash your clothes that often, especially if you wear them a lot,” she added.
But the fashion whizz specified she only washed her wool items annually.
Cydney explained this is because natural wool is anti-microbial and anti-fungal because of the fibre structures.
It also naturally wicks sweat and heat from the skin which prevents a build up of odours – so it doesn’t smell as quickly as other fabrics.
She explained wool is also water and stain resistant, so washing it less is actually beneficial for the fabric.
She soaked the jumper in the soapy water for a while before draining and adding more water to make sure all of the detergent was out.
She then wrapped it up in a towel to dry.
Cydey revealed she had owned the jumper for two years and had only washed it twice in that time.
She added that she keeps the wool fresh by wearing long sleeved tops underneath so that her skin is never actually touching the wool.
The clip posted to her TikTok account @cydney214 soon went viral with over 747k views and 19k likes.
People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments and were seriously divided on the topic.
One person wrote: “Can‘t, once something has been worn outside it feels dirty.”
Another commented: “You are so right but it’s too itchy, I just can’t.”
“I feel you! I wear a long sleeved top underneath which works for me,” Cydney replied.
“Maybe I’m just a sweaty person, but I could never do this,” penned a third.
How can you get your washing dry when it's raining outside?
DEALING with the British weather isn't ideal when it comes to trying to get clothes dry outside. But fear not, if it's raining then there are a few hacks you can try to get your laundry dry inside the house.
Curtain poles
If you put your clothes on hangers to dry, you can then hang the clothes from a curtain pole. This is an effective hack, but it’s important to make sure you’ve got a window open too, to promote ventilation and avoid a build up of mould.
Airers
There are a whole host of airers on the market, but the popularity of heated airers have risen dramatically in recent months. Many people swear by using a heated airer to get clothes dry quickly and evenly, without racking up loads on the energy bill by using a tumble dryer.
Dehumidifiers
While the main point of a dehumidifier is, as the name suggests, to reduce humidity in the room, they also work a treat to get clothes dry. In fact, many of the little machines have a laundry setting on them. And once again, using a dehumidifier won’t break the bank either, as they’re very energy efficient.
Radiator cocoon
If you’ve got your heating on, then creating a cocoon with a fitted sheet and your radiator can be a game changer. Simply place one end of the fitted sheet over the radiator, and place the other end so it’s entirely engulfing the airer. This will dry your clothes quicker, by keeping the hot air inside the cocoon, rather than letting it all escape.
Spin it
The majority of washing machine cycles end with a spin, but you can always give your laundry an extra spin before taking it out, to remove as much moisture as possible before you hang it up. It’s a hack that loads of people swear by when it comes to drying clothes inside.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Me too. It really extended the life of my expensive wool clothes.”
“This is fantastic to share and promote, we definitely need to live slower and use less resources,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Haven’t washed my wool jumper once.”
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