Wash heavily soiled items separately

Keep mud-caked, grease-stained, or heavily sweaty items out of the regular load. Wash them in a separate batch with a heavier cycle and warmer water so dirt does not redistribute onto cleaner clothes.

Why It Works

Washing machines have a limited capacity to suspend soil in the water. When the water becomes saturated with dirt, grime redeposits onto other garments. Heavily soiled items also need more agitation and longer wash times that would be excessive for lightly worn clothes.

Tips

• Pre-treat visible stains before loading heavily soiled items
• Shake off loose mud or dirt outdoors before putting items in the hamper
• Work clothes and kids' sports uniforms are the most common candidates for a separate load