Every detergent in the world claims to brighten your clothes and keep them new. Regular washing can damage them and it’s important to pick your detergent carefully. There’s no denying that garments look their best when they are new but after a while, it either starts losing it’s color or becomes loose. Preserving the quality and color can be a bit challenging but here we have got some simple tricks that will save them while washing. Apply these tricks and make your favorite garments always look new.
Follow these simple tricks to save clothes while washing. It will make them look like new.
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1. Turn them inside out
The wash cycle and the dryer can cause clothes collide into each other and against the walls of the machine. We can’t prevent the damage completely but turning them inside out before you wash them will keep the worst of the fraying on the inside, where it’s out of sight.
2. Choose the right detergent
Do you think all laundry detergents are the same? Well, they are not. Certain detergents can keep colors from fading and prevent shrinkage. Experts say that powdered detergents can be harsher, go with a liquid one.
3. Button up and zip before putting in washer
Don’t forget to button up your garments before throwing them in the washer. It’s an extra step, but it will help them from snagging one another in the load.
4. Use mesh laundry bags
Place your garments into the bag, throw it in the washer and you won’t have to worry about any snags or rips. These bags are well worth the under-$10 price tag.
5. Wash in cold water
Natural fabrics (cotton, wool, and linen) tend to shrink if washed in warm or hot water. Washing in cold water extends the life of your clothing and it will also help you in saving your electric bills.
