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How to do laundry properly

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Although doing laundry sounds like an easy task, there are important steps that may be forgotten. The following list highlights the important steps involved in doing laundry.

Rated 0 points - posted 13 years ago by kris in category Other.
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Sort laundry by color Report Abuse
important if you don’t want mixed colors
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Remove any stained clothing and pre-soak the item Report Abuse
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Read clothing labels for each item Report Abuse
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Remove and dry-clean only items Report Abuse
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Use a stain removing pen or gel on stained items Report Abuse
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Do not put stained, pre-treated clothes in the dryer for the first few washes Report Abuse
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Wash delicates separately Report Abuse
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Do not wash lint-producing clothes with static-prone items Report Abuse
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Invest in a laundry bag that has separate compartments for each load Report Abuse
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Use cold water for colors Report Abuse
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Use hot water for whites Report Abuse
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Only add laundry detergent after the water has started to fill the tub Report Abuse
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One cup of vinegar added to the wash helps colors to not stain whites in combined loads Report Abuse
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Make sure to follow directions on the laundry detergent bottle Report Abuse
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Set the washer to the appropriate load size, if applicable Report Abuse
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Do not dry wool items or items that are delicate Report Abuse
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Clean the lint trap on the dryer before using Report Abuse
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Invest in an indoor drying rack or make an outdoor clothesline Report Abuse
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Fold or hang clothes immediately after removing them from the dryer Report Abuse
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Do laundry often to avoid set-in stains and smells Report Abuse
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