Laundry day can be a drag, but who says sorting your clothes has to be boring? We’re here to make laundry day a little more exciting with our tips for sorting your laundry like a pro!
Sort by color
Separating your clothes by color is a basic step in laundry sorting, but it’s essential to avoid any unwanted color transfer. Here are the three groups you should separate your clothes into:
- Whites: Keep these separate to avoid any color transfer. They can be washed with hot water and bleach for a brighter clean.
- Lights: These include pastels and any light-colored clothing. You can wash these together using warm water and a regular cycle.
- Darks: This category includes anything that’s black or dark-colored. You should wash these clothes with cold water to prevent fading.
Sort by Fabric Type
Sorting your clothes by fabric type is another essential step to ensure they last longer and don’t get damaged during the wash. Here are some common fabric types and how to wash them:
- Delicates: Delicate fabrics like silk, wool, and lace require gentle care. You should wash them with cold water and a gentle cycle, or even better, by hand.
- Cottons: Cotton is a sturdy fabric that can handle high temperatures. You can wash them with hot water and a regular cycle.
- Synthetics: Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon require cooler water temperatures to prevent shrinking or stretching.
- Denim: Denim can go in with the darks, but it’s best to wash it inside out to prevent fading.
Check Washing Instructions
Checking the care label on your clothes is essential to ensure you wash them correctly. Here are some common washing instructions:
- Hand-washing: Some clothes require hand-washing only to avoid damage.
- Dry cleaning: If the care label says “dry clean only,” don’t risk it! These clothes can be ruined in a regular wash cycle.
- Temperature: The care label may also specify a temperature range for washing. Make sure you follow these instructions to prevent any damage to your clothes.
Don’t Overload The Washing Machine
Overloading the washing machine is tempting, but it’s not worth it! Your clothes need space to move around during the cycle. Here are some tips to avoid overloading:
- Fill the machine to 80% of its capacity to give your clothes enough space to move around.
- If you’re not sure if your machine is too full, test it by putting your hand in the drum. If you can’t move your hand around easily, it’s too full!
Wash Heavily Soiled Items Separately
Last but not least, it’s important to wash heavily soiled items separately to avoid any dirt or stains transferring to other clothes. You don’t want the dirt from your sweaty gym clothes to transfer onto your favorite t-shirt! Here are some tips:
- Pre-treat stains with a stain remover before washing to ensure the best cleaning results.
- For extra-stubborn stains, you can soak the clothes in water mixed with a stain-removing solution.
Sorting your laundry doesn’t have to be a chore. With these tips and a little bit of music, you’ll be sorting like a pro in no time! So put on your favorite tunes, grab a glass of bubbly, and let’s make laundry day a little more fun!
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