SandyG, good point about drought. Although I'm not experiencing one, the issue is in my mind as my hometown in Brazil is going through a severe water shortage. I launder often, and as I do it, I do feel a sense of guilt for all the water and electricity consumed, and waste (soapy water) produced in the process.

I am similar to many of you. Underwear socks tanks tees and often shirts and dresses are washed after one wear along with exercise gear. Jeans skirts and toppers and sweaters as needed. I am out and about a lot and do get hot and sweaty so frequent laundering of tees as needed.

I rarely dry clean, and mostly line dry my clothes either inside or outside. I have a dryer and use it when it is wet or too cold. I am always surprised how few people line dry their clothes in the US even in suitable homes and climates. I know in apartments and central cities it can be more of a challenge, or in wintry climates, but my friends in Texas and Oklahoma and Oregon say it is not the done thing in some neighbourhoods.