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How To Handle Laundry Properly

Published on Monday, 30 December 2013 11:00

Charles

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Doing laundry is a time taking chore which we all don’t find exciting. Here are some methods and suggestions to help you complete this task properly and without frustration. It will also help you to extend the life of your cloths and also it will save you some time and money. In this article we will also discuss about different types of laundries and their treatments.

Sorting

The first thing you need to do is sort out all the garments according to their color, fabric and textures. Normally what you just need to do is separate the whites from the colored ones and absorbent ones like the towels and sheets from the rest. The towels shreds lint, and if you wash them alongside your shirts then they will become all linty and look bad. Check out the labels that are attached with your clothes and follow their instructions. If the label says to only “dry-clean” then do it so, do not wash them unless you wanted to ruin them. Take it to your dry-cleaning Laundromat or if you want to save your time then few click of mouse buttons can also solve this problem; online services like The Laundry Center offers to pick up your clothes from your home, wash or dry-clean them and then delivered back to your home.

Check The Pockets

You should maintain the habit of emptying the pockets before you take off your clothes. But, you must check the pockets again while sorting the clothes for laundry. Even a single tissue paper left in the pocket can create a mess to all your clothing. Coins can damage the machine’s tub or wheel, and the paper currency can easily get destroyed which is a complete waste of your money.

Choosing Detergents

Don’t use bleach on colored clothes; it will fade their color away. You can use color-safe bleach for any color of clothes to eliminate the stains better, but it won’t disinfect your clothing like the chlorine bleaches do.  If you have a High-Efficiency Washing Machine then also use the detergents that are made specifically for them. Most detergents with added fragrances are harmful to the sensitive skin. So, if you have sensitive skin or have small children then it’s best to avoid them or only use the one that are approved by dermatologists. Using organic laundry soaps is also very beneficial; it is not made up of any harmful chemicals and is mostly biodegradable which means that they are very environmental friendly.

Add Right Amount Of Detergent

You should add the detergent using proper measurement. Adding more detergent than the requirement won’t make your clothes cleaner. Adding more detergent than the manufacture’s recommended amount can leave your clothes dirty; extra lather lifts up the dirt and lint above the water surface due to which it don’t get properly rinsed and sticks back again to the clothes.

Environmental Friendly Laundry Tips

Published on Tuesday, 24 December 2013 11:00

Charles

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With a few changes in your washing routine, you can actually make a significant difference. You can cut down the costs and energy consumption, save yourself and your family from harmful chemicals and can even prevent water pollution. All of it can be achieved by following these simple tips; and the best thing is that it does not require any extra efforts or new washing equipment.

Avoid Detergents With Harmful Chemicals

In US since the 1970s, many wildlife harming chemicals like phosphates have been completely banned to be used as a detergent ingredient, but still there are some other added chemicals in many detergents  that can be both harmful to sensitive skins and the environment.  Avoid the detergents with the added artificial fragrances, they are among one of the most toxic components used in home care products. If you prefer the detergents with fragrance then only choose the ones that are critically acclaimed by the dermatologists. Prefer buying the detergents that don’t contains environmental polluting chemicals and are biodegradable.

Use Organic Laundry Soaps

Organic laundry soaps lack petroleum, are biodegradable and often contain only the natural components.  By using them you are not only saving yourself from the exposure of harmful chemical, but you are also saving your environment. Few Laundromats like The Laundry Center upon your request can use organic soaps to do your laundry. If such Laundromats are not in your reach then you should advice the owners of your nearby Laundromats to include the option of choosing the organic soaps.

Do Laundry Less Often

Avoid doing laundry that is less than the capacity of the washer’s. Wait until you have collected full capacity worth of laundry. By doing small loads of laundry you are wasting more of your time, energy and especially water. An average washing machine can consume up to 50 gallons of water per load.

Use Cold Water

It is always advised that clothes get cleaned better in the hot water, but it’s not necessary to use hot water for such clothes that are not soiled or don’t require any stains to be removed . You can simply use cold setting on such laundry to save a lot of energy and money. And also many people wildly follow the advice of washing clothes birthday party jumpers in the hot water and end up ruining their delicate fabrics.

Avoid Bleach, Instead Use Its Alternatives

Bleach contains very harmful chemicals like chlorine. It is very toxic and induces head-aches. Instead of using bleach, soak your white clothes in water and add one quarter cup of lemon juice, vinegar or peroxide. Then, dry your clothes by hanging them out in the direct sunlight.

All these tips are simple and easy to follow. You must remember that by following them you can improve your lifestyle and make some serious difference by saving the environment.