Wash them inside out. Prevent fading by turning clothes inside out before you wash them. Employ the same method to prevent damage to garments with embellishments like beading or prints.
Go easy on detergent. Check the amount recommended on the bottle, then use less. Also, consider the eco brands to avoid detergents that contain harsh chemicals.
Use the delicate cycle. Here’s one of the laundry trade’s “best-kept secrets”: There’s no reason not to use a washer’s gentlest cycle for all clothes, not just delicates.
Never launder denim. “You’d be surprised how many people do this.” Yes, you should spot-clean stains. But when the jeans need a refreshing, just put them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer for a few days. “The low temperatures kill bacteria, remove any stink, and somehow make them feel freshly clean.”
Source: Babble.com
Source: Babble.com
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