When it comes to household chores, laundry is no time to get lazy. If performed properly, you can fight for the bright in no time.
Get ready to fight for the bright, and say good-bye to that bit 'o the dingies for good.
The best way to keep your whites white and colors bright is to sort the lot into four loads: whites, lights, darks, and delicates.
If you're fixed for what's a light and what's a white, use this trick: Toss neutral tones (such as grays, creams, and pastels) into the light load. Everything else belongs in your white or dark wash.
Delicates are those items you fancy for a night on the town.
Before you start that wash, take good care to set the proper water temperature.
- Cold: Best for colors to prevent running and reduce shrinkage
- Warm: Reserved for permanent-press items to help prevent color loss
- Hot: Ideal for whites and dreadfully dingy pieces
Now you're quite ready to add a bit of Cheer®, letting it mix with the water before adding your clothes.
Before yanking any items out of the wash, you ought to know which pieces have special drying requirements. Carry off any items marked "line dry" or "lay flat to dry" and set aside.
Take the rest of the lot out of the wash, shake out, and toss into the dryer. It's rather important you don't forget to fetch a dryer sheet. Once everything's properly dry, promptly remove your pieces and tuck away in your wardrobe.
