Shutterstock A good rule of thumb, added Mooney, is to wash your jeans if there’s visible dirt or smell. “Washing them too often will wear them out faster,” she said.

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She also said that some jeans look and feel better when they’re not washed, emphasizing that it’s about personal preference. “If you don’t want to wash your jeans, don’t. If you do, fine.