5 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Committing

5 Laundry mistakes we did, although I don’t profess to be an expert in laundry, I believe that at this time in my life I have the task largely under control. Perhaps not. When I was complaining the other day that one of my shirts had a snag in it when it came out of the washer, my mother inquired as to if I had left any zippers open. It turns out that before washing clothes, you should always close any zippers because otherwise, the metal teeth can catch on other textiles. Maybe that’s just basic sense, but I honestly never gave it much attention.

I began to wonder what other laundry mistakes I was making as a result of the entire incident. I contacted a few professionals to find out what common laundry blunders they encounter, and it turns out there are quite a few things I was unaware of.

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1. failing to test for hard water

Do you know if the water in your house is hard? neither do I. However, it’s worth investing in a hard water test to determine whether you have excessive quantities of dissolved calcium and magnesium for the benefit of both your laundry and washing machine.

Hard water that hasn’t been treated will create mineral stains on your garments that over time will fade their color and degrade their quality. To protect their possessions, homeowners can and need to take precautionary precautions by using a water softener.

Hard water over time might harm your appliances as well. Hard water damages pipes and wears down your washer in addition to other things. Your laundry equipment will work more effectively and require less maintenance and repair if you use a water softener.

2. Dryer sheets usage

It’s no secret that dryer sheets and other types of fabric softeners can reduce the absorbency of your towels, but it turns out that they’re also bad for your dryer. On the lint screen, dryer sheets leave a waxy accumulation that could catch fire. Try to use dryer wools or balls as an alternative. Dryer balls shorten drying times and save energy. They soften garments, reduce static cling, and are chemical-free.

To get rid of the residue, make sure your lint screen is being cleaned completely. If you use dryer sheets, you must always remove the lint, wash the lint screen in soapy water that is hot, and give it a thorough cleaning every three to six months with an old toothbrush.

3. Using a lot of detergent

I’m the first to own that I don’t measure laundry detergent precisely. You might be using too much soap if you eyeball it like I do, which is bad for your clothes and your washing machine.

The garments you wash may feel stiff and starchy if you use too much detergent since your washer won’t be able to completely rinse everything out. As the motor has to work harder to remove all the soap from your clothes, it might also result in additional wear and tear on the device itself. In conclusion? You (and I) should surely take more accurate measurements. For typical loads, 1 tablespoon of detergent is sufficient.

4. Avoiding the use of colour catchers in mixed loads

Since it doesn’t seem to make a difference, I recently indicated that I’ve quit sorting clothes, but that doesn’t mean you may disregard all caution. Use cold water and extra level of protection when washing whites and colored clothing together, according to experts. Use color catchers, at the very least, and try to keep your whites separate from your colors.

You only need to add one color catcher sheet to your washing machine with each load of laundry; they are affordable. Any dye that leaks from your garment will be caught by the sheet, preventing it from staining adjacent items.

5. Elastic band drying of clothing

I recently purchased a pair of costly pants, so you can imagine how upset I was when, after just a few washings, the elastic waistband started to deform. It turns out that using elastic bands to dry garments, especially at high temperatures, is really not a good idea. The elastic’s lifespan may be drastically shortened by the high heat’s ability to make it to melt or become brittle.

Any goods with elastic bands should be air dried, a clothes drying rack will be your greatest friend in this situation. You should at least set your dryer to a low temperature if that isn’t an option.

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