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Laundry
Sorting, washing, and drying clothes for a household, including choosing the right water temperature, detergent, and method for different fabric types. Covers both machine and hand washing, stain treatment, and techniques for keeping whites bright and colors from fading.
📅 Created: 4/24/2025, 7:20:44 PM
- Know when to use chlorine bleach and when to avoid it 5
- Use OxiClean or a commercial oxygen bleach product 4
- Use a detergent with optical brighteners for routine maintenance 3
- Prevent yellowing with proper washing and storage 5
- Hire a textile conservator for heirloom or antique pieces 4
- Brighten with a baking soda soak 3
- Use laundry bluing to counteract yellowing 3
- Add borax to the wash cycle 4
- Apply lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight 3
- Add hydrogen peroxide to the wash cycle 4
- Sun-bleach fabrics on grass or a flat surface 4
- Soak in sodium percarbonate (oxygen bleach) 5
- Hot water (130-190°F or 54-88°C) for whites and heavily soiled items. 5
- Warm water (90-110°F or 32-43°C) for most colored clothes and moderately soiled items. 4
- Cold water (60-80°F or 15-27°C) for delicates, bright colors, and lightly soiled items. 5
- Always check garment care labels. 5
- Consider the type of detergent. 3
- For mixed loads, use the coolest recommended temperature. 3
- Act quickly and treat stains immediately. 5
- For grease stains: apply dish soap. 4
- For food stains: scrape off solids and rinse with cold water. 5
- Use a pre-treatment stain remover. 4
- For blood stains: use cold water and hydrogen peroxide. 4
- For grass stains: pre-treat with a solution of water and vinegar or a stain remover. 3
- Wash the item in cold water after pre-treatment. 5
- Air dry delicate items flat or hanging. 5
- Hand wash delicate items in cool water with a mild detergent. 5
- Use a mesh laundry bag if machine washing delicates. 4
- Avoid harsh scrubbing or twisting. 5
- Rinse thoroughly with cool water. 5
- Consider professional dry cleaning for very delicate or valuable items. 3
- Wash colored clothes in cold water. 5
- Use a detergent specifically designed for colored clothes. 4
- Turn colored clothes inside out before washing. 5
- Avoid overloading the washing machine. 3
- Dry colored clothes in the shade or indoors. 4
- Add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle (occasionally). 3
- Fill a clean basin or sink with cool or lukewarm water. 5
- Add a small amount of mild detergent. 5
- Submerge the garment and gently agitate the water. 4
- Soak for the recommended time (if necessary). 3
- Rinse thoroughly with cool, clean water. 5
- Gently press out excess water; do not wring or twist. 5
- Air dry the garment flat or hanging. 4