7 Most Common Laundry Mistakes

Each clothing item you buy has a separate place in our dresser and on our minds. In this article we will introduce 7 main mistakes done while doing laundry for you to know how to avoid them.

So, let’s start!

1. Using too much laundry detergent
   The clothes do not get cleaner, if you are adding extra laundry detergent, in fact, the opposite is true. Adding excessive amounts of detergent creates extra suds that leave behind a sticky residue that attracts more dirt, dust, as well as bacteria. Pay attention to the amount of the detergent you fill into the cup and use only as much as it is recommended for your laundry load.
2. Not zipping up your garments before the laundry
   In order to prevent damage to other garments, you need to zip up all zippers before washing. You should also fasten the clasps on bras and other items, since the zippers and the jagged teeth snag the fabrics in the washer.
3. Sorting Incorrectly
   Separating dark and light-colored clothes is very important and you know about it.  But you should also sort things based on material. Separate heavier clothes (e.g. jeans) from lighter clothes to get a good clean.
4. Ignoring the “Dry-Clean Only” Label
   Though modern washing machines made chores much easier, initially they were not built for cleaning delicate materials. Throwing a “dry-clean only” garment in the washing machine can completely ruin it. Suede, silk, leather, etc. should always be dry-cleaned.
5. Over Drying Your Clothes
   Drying isn’t harmful to your garments, while over-drying ruins your clothes making them wrinkly. It can even cause the fibers to break down faster. Avoid the over-drying process.
6. Not cleaning your washing machine
   Your washer cleans your clothes and linens, and the machine at the same time needs to be washed occasionally. In order to clean your washing machine, you should use the self-clean cycle. You should be sure to scrub around the lid and rubber gasket, too.
7. Over scrubbing stains
   When the clothes are covered in red wine or anything else we overreact and start scrubbing the stain aggressively. We think we have solved the problem.  But over scrubbing stains can cause them to spread and can harm the fabric as well. Instead, you should gently dab the stain with a cloth and get it into the washing machine as soon as possible.