Separate white clothes from colored clothes
Although it may seem like a mundane task, doing laundry is an essential part of our daily lives. Colors from colorful clothes can fade and cling onto white garments, sometimes leaving stubborn stains that are impossible to remove. To make the washing process more convenient and avoid dealing with a pile of dirty and smelly clothes, you should handle these two types of clothes separately.
Put delicate items like lingerie in a laundry bag
The vigorous spinning in the washing machine can damage delicate garments such as lace lingerie or mesh fabric clothing, causing them to stretch or even tear over time. To keep them in good condition, you don’t need to hand-wash them; simply put them in a dedicated laundry bag and then into the washing machine to keep them safe.
Pour an appropriate amount of laundry detergent, not too much to avoid damaging the clothes
In the culinary world, estimating ingredients can bring finesse to a dish, but in the garment care journey, accurately measuring the amount of laundry detergent is the key to ensuring the freshness and longevity of each fabric thread. Excessive laundry detergent not only poses a potential risk of skin irritation but can also cause buildup inside the washing machine, affecting its lifespan. On the contrary, using insufficient detergent will result in impure garments accompanied by an unpleasant odor that no one desires.
Treat stains on clothes before washing
Whether faced with stains from food, blood, or paint, pre-treating stains on clothes is a necessary step before washing. Instead of hastily putting stained clothes into the washing machine, take the time to apply a layer of laundry detergent or specialized stain remover to the affected area, then gently but firmly brush in circular motions from the outside to the center of the stain. This process not only helps isolate and thoroughly treat the stain but also protects the surrounding fabric from being affected.
Turn clothes inside out before putting them in the washing machine
Body oils and dead skin cells often cling to our clothes. Therefore, flipping clothes inside out before washing is important to prevent them from wearing out too quickly.
Hang clothes immediately after washing
If you leave damp clothes after washing without immediately hanging them up to dry, they can develop an unpleasant odor and mold. This can lead to having to wash them again multiple times. Therefore, make sure to hang clothes up to dry immediately after washing to avoid this situation.
Avoid overloading the washing machine and wash in one load
Although cramming a full load of clothes into the washing machine may seem time-saving, it is actually not efficient. Overloading the washing machine will prevent the clothes from having enough space to move around and get cleaned thoroughly. For larger households, investing in a washing machine with a larger capacity is a suitable choice.
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