How to Do Laundry: 10 Common Mistakes You're Probably Making

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How to Do Laundry: 10
Common Mistakes You’re
Probably Making
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Unless you are lucky enough to have
someone to help you with household
chores, you probably know how to do
laundry properly. Was there ever a time
when you had a bad experience washing
your clothes?
There is more to know than just
separating delicate from your denim. In
fact, you are probably making some
errors that you are not aware of. Good
thing there are several laundry hacks
that can help you avoid such mistakes.
Here are a few tips and tricks to help
keep your clothes lasting longer, saving
you money in the long run.
1. Do Not Just Sort Lights and Darks
According to experts, you have to do
more sorting when you wash clothes
to keep them fresh. Separate muddy or
very dirty clothes from lightly soiled
pieces. Heavy and abrasive fabrics
such as denim should not be mixed
with delicate garments.
Turn your denims inside out and
wash in cold water on a gentle cycle.
Dry them at low temperature to
prevent fading.
You can prevent your sheets from
twisting by washing one piece at a
time and adding smaller items like
undergarments in the load. This will
help prevent twisting because of the
variation in tumble patterns.
2. Do Not Add Detergent Directly on
Your Clothes
There is a right and wrong way to load
your washing machine. The best way to
distribute the detergent is to add your
clothes first, then water, and lastly the
detergent.
However, if you are using bleach, add
water first, then clothes, and lastly the
soap.
Make sure to check on the tags on
your clothing and use safe laundry
detergent.
3. More Detergent Does Not Equal
Cleaner Clothes
Excessive amounts of detergent can
leave irritants on your clothing, which
can cause rashes, especially if you have
sensitive skin. If you think your clothes
are not being cleaned well, then use a
different detergent. Adding more
detergent won’t help.
4. Skip the Dryer and Save Energy
It’s always a good idea to air dry your
clothing when possible. Aside from
saving money, machine drying can
easily wear out fabric fibers.
5. Do Not Leave the Zippers Open
Loose zippers can easily snag delicate
fabrics and scratch the sides of your
washer. Also, unclipped bras can pull
garments and damage the drum if they
tumble around loose. Put them in a
lingerie bag. If you do not have one, an
old pillow case is the best alternative.
6. Keep Your Shirts Unbuttoned
If your zippers need to be fastened,
buttons do not. Washing shirts with the
buttons 
fastened 
can 
rip 
the
buttonholes. Always check the cuff and
collar buttons too!
7. Always Do a Quick Bleeding Test
If you are washing a brand-new red
shirt for the first time, it is best to do a
quick test to make sure a mess will not
happen. Dampen a discreet spot and
blot it with a white clean cloth. Check for
any bleeding. If so, wash the item
several times until the color stops
running.
8. Do Not Scrub Stains
Many people think that the best way to
clean a stain is to vigorously scrub it
with a detergent. This is one of the most
common laundry mistakes that many
people are guilty of. That’s definitely not
the best course of action. In fact, it could
even result in the stain spreading.
Gently dab the stain, working from the
outside, using a cotton swab or a clean
white cloth. Treat it early. If you are
working on a plain white shirt, a bleach
may be helpful.
9. Always Clean the Lint Trap
Are you cleaning the lint filter after
every cycle? Lint buildup can clog the
duct, which may cause fire. It is also very
important to clean the filter at least once
yearly. Scrub it using a toothbrush with
a small amount of detergent, then rinse
and air-dry.
You also have to remove the hose from
the back of the dryer once a year, then
wind a long brush through to remove
lingering lint.
10. Be Cautious When Washing
Clothes With a Dry Clean Label
Even if you already know how to do
laundry, you still have to check the tags
on your clothing. If it has a “dry clean”
label, proceed with caution. Natural
fibers such as silk and linen can be hand
washed and air-dried. But for items
such as suede, leather, and other
structured garments including suits and
blazers, it is better to follow the label.
Have it dry-cleaned.
Knowing 
these 
common 
laundry
mistakes 
can help protect 
your
garments and your wallet. If you can’t
do your next laundry at home, stop by at
Kelly’s Dry Cleaners in Durango or
Farmington. We will be more than
happy to clean your clothes and test out
these tips with any of our state of the art,
high-capacity machines. Call us at (970)
903-1642 or (505) 564-3333 for more
information.
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
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