Some things aren’t better together.
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There are some basic laundry rules we all knowlike keeping whites and dark colors separate.
But colors aren’t the only thing you should worry about whensorting your laundry.
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So, here are ten things you should never wash together to avoid ruining your laundry.
Towels absorb moisture from activewear, which may affect the fabrics performance and wicking properties, says Sokolowski.
Its best to wash activewear in cold water on delicate and hang it to dry.
Jeans are heavy and can cause friction, damaging lighter fabrics.
So, wash jeans separately or with similar-weight items, says Sokolowski.
And to keep your jeans in good condition, try towash them as seldom as possible.
Sheets and Socks
Want to know where that lone sock went?
Call off the search partyits probably wrapped somewhere in your sheets.
Taylor Sutherland, president of Charlies Soap, tells me mixing sheets and socks is a terrible idea.
Instead, she advises washing heavy items separately to ensure they get fully cleaned.
However, there is a simple solution to this problem.
Close zippers and place delicate items in mesh bags to protect them, she says.
This also means your load is less likely to dry evenly.
Heavy Soiled Clothing and Regular Laundry
Did you get extra dirty pulling weeds in your garden today?
Its best to wash those pants and gloves separately.
