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Extremely Boring Laundry Question...

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picklypopcorn · 05/08/2016 15:28

Apologies ladies but I'm in need of wisdom :)

I find after 1 wear my clothes dont really need a wash, so at the moment I dump them on the floor and hope for the best hang them back up.. however, for the next wear they don't smell as good as fresh washed. Is there such a thing as laundry freshener spray? My idea is to have it in the wardrobe and to give clothes a quick spray before they go back in so that they are fresher when worn for the second time.

Is this a thing or am I being gross and lazy?

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picklypopcorn · 05/08/2016 22:53

Lol what on earth is a capsule wardrobe?? And no, what's project 333?

I just finished, feeling very very accomplished and currently tucked up on the sofa with my 'helpers' Hmm

This was taken half way down the clothes mountain when they'd had enough of sock stealing!

Extremely Boring Laundry Question...
Extremely Boring Laundry Question...
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AliceInHinterland · 06/08/2016 06:49

It's where you choose 33 items of clothes to wear for the next 3 months. A capsule wardrobe is just generally a very small collection of things that go together, it reduces the 'cognitive load' of having to decide what to wear every day.
I'm currently dreaming of clearing my wardrobe to a few lovely things dangling in a half empty space on beautiful wooden hangers.

AliceInHinterland · 06/08/2016 06:50

(In theory the 33 things includes accessories, jewellery and pairs of shoes - I wouldn't go that far!)

picklypopcorn · 06/08/2016 08:51

Gosh that sound idyllic! Unfortunately not very practical though?

For example, I walk the dogs across muddy fields and all sorts every day so I go through 7 pairs of leggings and 7 t's a week to save having to put the washer on every night with less than a full load Confused

My job is a pretty casual dress code but there's quite often a need to dress up a bit for meetings and client stuff, so I have to have a casual and a 'work wear' wardrobe!

That's my 33 items gone just on clothes!

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AliceInHinterland · 06/08/2016 15:46

I think you're allowed a separate 'allowance' for gym and lounge wear so I'm sure your leggings would come under that. Something interesting to consider when you have run out of things to declutter. You put the other clothes away though, you don't get rid, just rotate.
I must add I haven't done this, I just dream about it sometimes while trying to squash clothes into my wardrobe.

Zippidydoodah · 06/08/2016 23:45

Wow, pickly! Incredible progress!! I'd like to take a leaf out of your book. Very well done Flowers

winkywinkybumbum · 07/08/2016 12:14

You're my inspiration Pickly. I need to start.

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