We all have plenty of clothes to wash on a regular basis, so a seasonal item we wear less frequently may not work its way into our normal wash routine. How often, for example, do you think to wash your winter coat? No matter how you answer that, let’s look at how often you should. The answer depends on a few factors, including how often you wear each coat and the material it’s made of.

Wool and leather coats

Wool and leather coats should be cleaned once per season, provided they get less wear than your other coats. If you wear them often, opt for twice per season. So, wash it once around early November and again in late January to make sure it’s clean enough to last through early March.

Rain jackets

Rain jackets should be cleaned regularly, since you only wear those when the weather is bad. If you live in a rainy area, opt for a twice-a-month wash schedule. Otherwise, clean them once per month. Make sure the jacket is zipped up when you wash it, wash it as per instructions on the tag, and finish off with a waterproof coating(防水涂料) after you dry it.

Fleece(羊毛状织物) jackets

I recommend washing fleece jackets after six to seven wears. (Of course, if you notice them getting dirty faster, wash them sooner than that.) Wash fleece jackets before ever wearing them, and wash them as often as once a week if you’re wearing them often. Don’t iron them and be sure to dry fleece jackets on a line to keep them soft.

Down coats

You want to wash down coats as frequently as other coats, so twice per season at least. You do want this to be a gentle process, however, so don’t use a washing machine with an agitator(搅拌装置). Use a gentle detergent(洗涤剂)—ideally one designed for down coats—and dry it on low heat. Use some dryer balls to fluff it back up while it dries, but remove it while it’s still a bit wet and hang it to dry the rest of the way.

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1.What is special about rain jackets?

A Its consumer group.

B Its wearing time.

C Its dry method.

D Its zip design.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第三段“since you only wear those when the weather is bad”可知防雨外套只在天气不好的时候穿。其余三项均未提及。故选B。

2.Which of the following might be washed most frequently?

A Wool and leather coats.

B Rain jackets.

C Fleece jackets.

D Down coats.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第四段“I recommend washing fleece jackets after six to seven wears.”和“wash them as often as once a week if you’re wearing them often”可知Fleece jackets在穿了6-7次之后就应该洗一次，且若穿得频繁则一周一次，那么这一类衣物可能是洗得最频繁的。故选C。

3.What is recommended about washing down coats?

A Using iron to dry them.

B Washing as frequently as possible.

C No use of washing machine.

D Washing in gentle mode.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据最后一段“you do want this to be a gentle process”可知洗羽绒服应该轻柔。故选D。

4.Where is this text most likely from?

A An exhibition guide.

B A life guide.

C A technology report.

D A school report.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了关于冬天的衣服应该多久洗一次的相关知识点，属于生活类的文章，最容易在生活指南里看到。故选B。