But sometimes it's not always necessary, costing you money and over washing can damage your clothes.
We've come up with some brilliant tips to keep your clothes fresh and out of the laundry, from freezing (yes, freezing!) items to kill off bacteria to making your own fabric deodoriser using vodka.
Tap into our wash-free hacks by watching the video.
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