Thankfully, body washes and shower gels have replaced the soggy bar soaps we were used to a few years back. And many manufacturers of skin care lines have produced corresponding body washes and shower gels that use quality ingredients, which don't leave the skin with a soapy residue or feeling dry.

I started asking various guys about their laundering habits. In doing so, I learned many guys don't wash their designer or expensive jeans often or at all, whether they are raw denim or not. So I am curious, how often do you wash your jeans?

Saving money and spending it only on necessary items is what most people I know are doing these days. This is a prudent thing to do no matter what the state of the economy might be. And properly caring for your clothes and making sure they last longer is one way cut costs out of your budget. You only need to do a few simple things to prolong the life of your clothes.