Levi's CEO Chip Bergh said this week that he doesn't recommend washing jeans. Like, ever. Here are a few other things you can get away with not washing regularly, and some you should never skip.
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Wash —
Bacteria can collect on the skin of fruits and vegetables. So even if there is an outer layer you'll be peeling off, you need to wash it thoroughly to prevent transmission to the part you're eating. Source: NIH
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Don't wash —
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests daily washing if you have naturally oily hair. The good news: as you get older your body produces less oil. Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Wash —
The single easiest way to stay healthy is to wash your hands. It's that simple. Anti-bacterial products work in a pinch, but the good old-fashioned stuff works best. Source: CDC
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Don't wash (daily) —
Children don't need to take a bath every day -- though there are exceptions, like if they play outside in the dirt or go swimming. Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Wash —
Dust mites love to eat the dead skin that comes off when you sleep. Many people are allergic to these delightful creatures, and washing your sheets weekly in warm water reduces your allergen exposure. Source: NIH
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Don't wash —
Bacteria that lives in meat, poultry and fish can mess with your GI tract. Food-borne illnesses include Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes Source: USDA, NIH
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Don't wash —
If a bag of salad is labeled as "washed," "triple washed" or "ready-to-eat" it really is OK to eat as it has met labeling standards for being cleaned (unless the label says otherwise). Source: California Department of Public Health
