Most people either don’t separate or if they do, they don’t do it the right way and it often leads to the consequence of quickly damaging and deteriorating your clothes. Separate your clothes by light-dark as well as fabric type. For example, clothes made of wool should be washed separately from jeans. And do not wash synthetic fiber clothes with delicate fabrics.
Using too much laundry detergent or detergent
Many people have a habit of pouring a lot of detergent or laundry detergent because they are afraid that it will not be enough to clean the clothes. This can create more foam than necessary and it will collect dirt during washing. Then the clothes may even become dirtier because the soap bubbles do not dissolve completely and remain on the clothes after the washing machine is finished.
Not zipping clothes while washing
The zippers on clothes need to be fully zipped up before putting them in the washing machine because the zipper teeth can break and damage the other clothes being washed together.
Putting too many clothes
Many people often try to stuff many clothes into the washing machine to avoid washing multiple times. This is not recommended because not only do they not clean the clothes well, but it also leads to the washing machine breaking down quickly.
If you don’t know how to load clothes into the washing machine, you can refer to the average dry clothes weight estimation chart as follows:
The second method with higher reliability is to use the fabric weight estimation chart to determine the weight of dry laundry. You can refer to the table below:
| FABRIC WEIGHT ESTIMATION CHART | |||
| Category | Weight | Category | Weight |
| Pants, skirts | Other types of clothing | ||
| Scarf/Wrap | 200g | Towel | 600g |
| Dress | 200g | Hand towel | 250g |
| Pants | 250g | Pajamas | 400g |
| Jeans | 400g | Underwear | 60g |
| One-piece dresses, shirts | Cotton underwear | 100g | |
| Cotton dress | 280g | Underpants | 100g |
| Other one-piece dresses | 200g | Cotton pillowcase | 110kg |
| Cotton tops | 140g | Other pillowcases | 85kg |
| Other tops | 100g | Long socks, 2 pairs | 150g |
| Long-sleeve sweaters | 400g | Short socks, 2 pairs | 150g |
| Heavy sweaters | 300g | Soa-soa towels (6 pieces) | 85g |
| Light sweaters | 150g | Napkins (12 pieces) | 1.1kg |
| Bed sheets | Tablecloth | ||
| Cotton fabric (pair) | 1kg | Small | 230g |
| Cotton fabric (single) | 500g | Large | 600g |
| Non-cotton fabric (pair) | 650g | Napkins (4 pieces) | 150g |
| Non-cotton fabric (single) | 400g |
Specifically, with a washing machine with a washing capacity of 7.5 kg, referring to the table above, you can wash: 1 light sweater, 1 bed sheet, 1 pair of jeans, 1 cotton top, 1 towel, 4 napkins, and 1 large tablecloth.
Being too thorough when removing stains
When you accidentally stain your clothes, you often have the habit of wiping or rinsing immediately with water and scrubbing the dirty spot. However, you may create a tear on the clothes when attempting to clean that stain. Remember to be gentle with stubborn stains. The best way to deal with it is to place a clean cloth or paper towel on top to absorb the stain before starting the cleaning process.
Leaving buttons on clothes while washing
Remember to unbutton the buttons on shirts, pants before putting them into the washing machine because buttoning them during washing can easily lead to button breakage and make the clothes look sloppy.
Overusing stain removers
Stain removers make the fabric less durable and prone to tearing, you can use alternative methods to replace them. Instead, you can soak the clothes in boiling water. You need a large pot, add a few drops of lemon juice, boil it, and then put the clothes in it.
Rest time between washes
Many people have this habit because they think that the washing machine will break down if it runs continuously, but this thinking is completely wrong. Using the washing machine in several consecutive loads can reduce energy consumption because the washing machine will utilize the residual heat from the previous cycle.
Washing pillows, blankets in the same load
If you wash pillows, blankets, bed sheets,…using the washing machine, it is recommended to wash them twice. After the first wash, they may still have soap foam because they have high absorbency so they are not fully cleaned from the foam in the first wash. The second time should not use soap to help completely wash away the foam in pillows, blankets,…
Washing clothes together with socks
You often have the habit of putting all the clothes into the machine without sorting them by clothing type. After washing, you will have to comb through the pile of freshly washed clothes to find the 2 matching socks. To avoid this, put socks and small-sized items into the washing machine first and then add the remaining items. You will be surprised by the small action and the result it brings.
Washing towels with fabric softener
In fabric softener, there are chemical compounds that reduce the water absorption ability of towels. Therefore, you should not use fabric softener when washing towels.
Using expensive laundry detergent or detergent
Many types of laundry detergent and laundry detergents that we use every day can be replaced with other cheaper substances that are available around us. For example, salt brightens clothes, chalk helps remove long-standing stains, lemon juice can be used to make the clothes softer and smell better,…
Not cleaning the washing machine
Regularly cleaning, caring for the washing machine is very important. Soap substances often leave dirt deposits in the corners of the machine. Because some parts of the machine can be easily disassembled, occasionally remove them and scrub them. Remember not to close the washing machine immediately after washing, leave the lid open for the machine to dry.
Once a year, clean the washing machine with hot water and vinegar. You just need to pour vinegar and hot water into the washing drum and turn on the self-cleaning mode of the washing machine. This will prevent the washing machine from malfunctioning and make it more durable.
Leaving the washing machine damp and smelly
Do not close the washing machine immediately after it has finished washing. Leave it for a while to drain the water and let the moisture evaporate. At the same time, clean it with warm water and vinegar once a year. They will remove dust, laundry detergent residue, and help the washing machine work better.
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