Simple Laundry Steps
Everyone wants to get the best results from their washing and to help you do this we've put together a list of simple steps.
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Sorting
When sorting laundry there are some basic steps which should always be followed:
- Read and follow care labels!
- Separate dark colours from light colours from whites.
- Sort delicate fabrics from heavier ones.
- Sort by temperature to ensure best results for individual garments and never exceed the temperature on the fabric care label.
- Wash very dirty clothes separately (as dirt can pass on to less soiled clothes in the washing machine).
- Sort by agitation to maintain the appearance of the garment.
When you have a wash-load with mixed temperature and agitation garments you must select the lowest recommended temperature and agitation programme for the whole load.
Whenever you use a special method to remove stubborn stains, or have doubts about the colour of your fabrics it is advisable to test for colour fastness. Some dyes may only stay fast for a limited number of washes so they may suddenly start to run, particularly if there's prolonged contact between the fabric and stain removal agent or washing solution.
To test for colour fastness:
- Apply warm water to an inconspicuous part of the garment, such as the inside of a hem.
- Place the damp fabric between two pieces of white cloth and press with a warm iron.
- Examine the pieces of white cloth. If no colour has been transferred, the dye is fast and you can go ahead with your washing process.
- However, if the colour has been transferred the dye is not fast, so extra care should be taken.
