When we are on a path to getting our laundry under control the very last thing we want to have happen is a laundry disaster! There are so many things that can lead to a huge laundry. An errant lost crayon, a forgotten lip balm left in a pocket, and the dreaded ink pen buried deep in the laundry. All of these things and more can ruin an entire load of laundry. What can you do? Well over the next couple of blog posts we are going to look at some things that could help you save your laundry. We must say up front that these remedies may not work every time. Some stains will come out eventually over time with repeated laundering.
Disasters in the Laundry Room! | Fluff and Fold Raleigh NC
Lets talk about some things you can do to avoid the common disaster before they happen to you and your laundry.
Shrinking:
If we are not careful to properly read the tags on our clothes we can potentially do them harm. Shrinkage is one of the top problems we have when it comes to laundry problems. There is nothing worse than putting a larger sized shirt into the dryer after washing and taking out a new size small one. Keep in mind as you wash and dry laundry that some fabrics are prone to shrinkage during the first wash. but some will shrink loads if you do not use the proper care when laundering. To keep this from happening look closely at the care instructions of your garment. This will usually be on a small tag sewn into a seam in your clothing. Pay attention to it. There is a wealth of information there for keeping your clothes safe. If it says wash in cold then never, and we mean never, use warm or hot water temperature settings. If you want to be absolutely sure you get as little shrinkage as possible then line dry the item and never put it in the dryer.
Sort Carefully:
The biggest laundry disaster is color bleeds. This happens when you have a new garment like jeans or a red shirt and it inadvertently gets mixed into a light colored load of laundry. The result is disastrous! To keep this from happening to you remember these tips:
- You must always take the proper time needed to carefully sort your laundry. We know that time is valuable but this is a step you have to do in order to prevent disaster.
- If you have items that are brand new and never been washed launder them separately the first few times. This is the safest way to protect the rest of your laundry.
- There are products out there on the market you can use to help prevent any color bleeding during the wash. There are also some that can keep the other clothing from absorbing any running colors in your wash.
Smelly Laundry | Fluff and Fold Raleigh NC
When we wash our laundry we expect it to come out of the dryer smelling clean and fresh right? Well this does not always happen. Take care that your laundry does not sit in a damp musky smelling basement. You also need to be certain not to use too much detergent. This will buildup and cause smelly issues as well. Using fabric softener will cause this as well, especially in your towels. Use some baking soda regularly and an extra rinse cycle to help rinse the buildup away.
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We hope these tips have helped you learn how to avoid some common disasters from happening. Laundry Express is your go to laundry expert for all your laundry needs. Come by and check out our laundry services for fluff and fold in Raleigh NC today!
