We all have household tasks that we hate more than others... for some it's dusting, others vacuuming, for me it's doing the laundry (it was bad enough just doing my own, but now I'm doing laundry for 2 adults and 2 children it can feel as though it's getting out of hand!) I'm not alone in this, and although i can't make this an enjoyable job, I have reduced the time it takes by following a strict routine and using some products which are proving real helpers. Firstly, sorting the laundry.
- Inspect clothes for stains, and sort out the clothes that need to be presoaked.
- Separate whites from colors. Within the colored laundry, separate light colors from darker colors.
- Separate lint generators (towels
, sweatshirts, chenille, flannel) from lint magnets (corduroy, velvets and permanent-press clothes).
- Wash delicates, such as loose knits and laces, separately.
As you sort, close zippers to prevent snagging, and empty pockets (nothing like soggy facial tissue in the washer!).
Remember that some fabrics should only be dry-cleaned. Others, such as lingerie, are best hand-washed in the sink. Check care labels to be sure.
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