How To Sort Your Laundry

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How To Sort Your Laundry

There are still some individuals out there from all walks of life be they young or old that are still having issues when it comes to sorting their laundry. Opinions are thrown here and there when it comes to laundry but as long as it works for you, then by all means stick with it. This article is here to give you some tips and tricks in case you forget.

pile of colorful children's clothing on a white background.

Do I have to sort my laundry?

Yes! you do. Sorting your clothes right makes use of the different cycle types like the settings for delicates and normal. This also allows washing in different temperatures. It is also crucial since this is the part that lowers your chances with color bleeds from one clothing to another.

Sorting clothes by Color

You can pile your clothes to whites, darks, lights, jeans, and delicates. Whites are as you may have guessed it clothing that is white. This pile is for white sturdy cottons whic can withstand normal agitation in the washer on a warm or hot wash cycle. Darks contain grays, blacks, navies, reds, dark purples and other similar colors. Lights are those that are pastel colored. Jeans would be all items that are made of denim. Lastly, delicates are lingerie, pantyhose, silks, and any clothing that must be washed mildly since these types of fabrics are easily agitated by the harshness of a normal washer setting.

Sorting Clothes by Fabric Weight

Aside from separating by color, it is also important to consider the weight of the fabric.  If you several clothing made of heavy cotton, don’t wash those together with thin fabrics.  Washing clothes different fabric weight can result in  getting the thinner cloth getting ripped or torn while washing

Look for Stains

It is best to separate them before or after washing because clothing with stains need to be given extra attention since it requires more than just regular washing. This could be through the use of a stain remover or special hand washing. Then again, whatever works with you is probably the best!

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