Posted in Tip of the Day
Washing WisdomDespite all the added features and cycles, it’s still possible to ruin your favorite shirt. Besides the obvious — such as sorting laundry and reading care labels; CR’s experts recommend the following tips:
- Use the right detergent. All front-loaders and some top-loaders recommend high-efficiency detergents for best results. Check your machine’s manual for which to use.
- Delay adding bleach. Chlorine bleach loses effectiveness if added to the wash too soon, so wait five minutes or so into the wash cycle.
- Don’t overstuff the washer. Clothing needs room to move so that it can be properly cleaned and rinsed, especially in a top-loader.
- Don’t toss stained garments into the dryer. It’s hard to tell whether stains have been removed when laundry is wet. Hang dry stained garments; otherwise the dryer’s heat will set the stain.
Simply Sherry
Homesteading Journey
Tips courtesy of: Housekeeping Channel
