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Common Mistakes When Doing Laundry

 

Laundry seems to be a simple task that doesn’t have anything complex to it, right? Especially with the invention of these automatic machines, all you have to do is load the laundry, add the detergents, and as the French say, Viola! Fresh and clean clothes. Unless you pack your clothes and send them off to a laundry service, you should really be aware of how to do your laundry.  Was there ever a time when you had a terrible laundry experience?

There's more to know than just how to separate delicates from denim clothes. You are most likely making mistakes you wouldn’t even give a second thought. Fortunately, several laundry hacks can assist in avoiding such errors, and we're here to tell you about them. 

 

Only Separating According to Colors

Washing clothes means you need to sort them out properly if you don’t want your favorite dress shirt to wear out anytime soon. Separate muddy or heavily-stained clothing from lightly-stained garments. Denim and other abrasive fabrics should not be mixed with delicate clothes. When it comes to jeans, wash them inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle. To avoid fading, dry them at a low temperature. When you are washing bed sheets as well, load them one at a time with smaller pieces of garments so that the bed sheets don't twist and stretch. 

Using Too Much Detergent

If you’ve fallen victim to the trap that more detergent leads to cleaner clothes, you’re not alone. However, excess detergent might leave allergens on your clothing, causing rashes, particularly if you have sensitive skin. If you believe your clothes are not being cleaned properly, try a mild detergent that does the job and won't damage your clothes instead of pouring half the detergent bottle into each laundry cycle. Use half the amount of detergent you usually use, then gradually raise the amount if your clothes aren't as clean as you'd want them to be. Also, hard water requires more soap than you would typically use. Check the hard water recommendation on your detergent bottle. And if you’re looking for something extra, Cleanpacs also offers scented laundry detergent to make your clothes smell like you walked out of a lavender field!

 

Read the Label

Even if you know how to wash your clothes, it’s recommended to check the labels on your clothes so that you’re washing them according to the instructions. Proceed with caution if it says "dry clean only." Silk and linen, for example, can be hand washed and air-dried. However, it's best to stick to the label with suede, leather, and other structured garments such as suits and blazers. 

 

Don’t scrub stains

Many people believe that aggressively scrubbing a stain with detergent is the best method to remove it; it's one of many people's most typical laundry errors. Although, it may even cause the stain to spread. Here's what you can do to remove stains on your fabrics safely. Gently dab the stain with a cotton swab or a clean white cloth, working from the outside towards the center of the stain. Treat the stains as immediately as possible to avoid them from setting in the fabric, especially if it’s a light-colored garment. 

 

Cleaning the Dryer

Even if you empty the lint filter after each laundry day, lint buildup can choke the duct and increase the risk of a fire hazard over time. A big clue that your dryer is clogged is that a load of laundry takes more than an hour to dry. Detach the hose from the back of the dryer once a year and push lint out with a large brush. Another practice is to use a small toothbrush and a bit of soap to scrub the lint filter once every few months. Rinse thoroughly, and then air-dry till no moisture is left behind. 

 

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