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The rise of the 'no-wash' movement (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 year ago by uthredii@beehaw.org to c/environment@beehaw.org

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[–] interolivary@beehaw.org 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)

[They have] an aroma... It's not an unpleasant smell, per se, but it's a smell

My knee-jerk reaction was that I don't want to have "an aroma", but I think it's a valid question whether our current society is a bit too overhygienic. Eg. washing clothes too often is going to just wear them out faster, meaning more resources wasted on new clothes

[–] blueskiesoc@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

No aroma trick used by stage actors who couldn't wash costumes in between performances: vodka in a spray bottle. I've tried it for jeans and can confirm it 100% removes odors. I wash my clothes, but it is a great "emergency" solution for laundry day. The vodka dries very quickly and you're on your way.

[–] Gatsby@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

And then nobody can smell the vodka on your breath!

[–] blueskiesoc@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Win win

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