Introduction:
Doing laundry might seem simple, but common mistakes can ruin your clothes, waste detergent, or even damage your washing machine. Avoid these 15 laundry pitfalls to keep your garments looking great and your laundry routine smooth and efficient.
Ingredients:
Your laundry (clothes, towels, linens)
Detergent (liquid or powder)
Fabric softener or dryer sheets (optional)
Stain remover (optional)
Washing machine
Dryer or drying rack
Instructions:
Don’t overload the machine. Crowding reduces cleaning efficiency and can damage fabrics.
Avoid washing clothes in hot water unless necessary. It can shrink or fade fabrics.
Never mix whites and colors. Colors can bleed onto whites, causing discoloration.
Skip using too much detergent. Excess detergent causes buildup and stiff clothes.
Don’t leave wet laundry sitting. It leads to mildew and bad odors.
Avoid drying all clothes on high heat. It can weaken fibers and shrink clothes.
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