How to Separate Laundry Properly
Sorting laundry properly helps prevent color bleeding, fabric damage, and that dreaded sock mismatch.
1. Sort by Color, Fabric Type, and Soil Level
Keep whites, lights, and darks separate. For best results, separate heavily soiled items (like workout clothes or muddy socks) from lightly soiled ones to avoid spreading grime. Also split by fabric weight — towels don’t belong with tees.
2. Check Care Labels
Tide recommends always reviewing tags to identify special instructions like cold wash, gently cycle, or tumble dry low. Following these helps maintain the quality of each garment.
3. Choose the Right Settings
Hot for whites, cold for darks, and gentle cycles for delicates. Using a rental washer from Appliance Warehouse? Their machines are designed for easy setting selection.
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4. Don’t Overstuff the Machine
Too many clothes means uneven washing. Use appropriately sized loads and rotate laundry days to prevent backlogs — especially in shared spaces.
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A few smart habits making sorting laundry less of a chore — and way easier on your wardrobe.
