{"id":20240,"date":"2022-05-12T18:06:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T18:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/?p=20240"},"modified":"2024-08-05T17:59:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T17:59:08","slug":"how-to-separate-laundry-and-other-secrets-to-laundry-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecos.com\/live-cleaner\/how-to-separate-laundry-and-other-secrets-to-laundry-success\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Separate Laundry (and Other Secrets to Laundry Success)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes our days require quick thinking and a change of clothes\u2014or three. First, you have morning yoga, then work, then lunch and an afternoon coffee run. Even after all that, there\u2019s still a stop at soccer practice, a dinner with your parents, and a late-night Target run before you <\/span>finally<\/span><\/i> get to slip on your pajamas and slide into your long-awaited sheets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s a lot of wardrobe changes, and before you know it you have a mountain of multicolored clothes, which, of course, leads us to your weekend agenda: figuring out how to separate laundry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing how to separate all the different colors and fabrics in your laundry is a special skill\u2014but one that\u2019s essential to keeping your clothes bright and your fabrics lasting longer. Luckily, we have the tips to help make your laundry day successful, from separating your lights and darks to choosing the best <\/span>eco-conscious laundry detergent<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nHow to Properly Separate Laundry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The trick to keeping your garments and linens in top condition is knowing <\/span>when <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>how <\/span><\/i>to wash them and which pieces can be washed together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, separating your laundry and sorting clothes isn\u2019t difficult. Generally, it can be accomplished in four easy steps, which we\u2019ll go through below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Read the label<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Separate by fabric and type<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Separate by color<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Separate by soil level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Properly categorizing and separating your laundry using these four steps ensures that every last sock, tee, towel, and sheet stays crisp and vibrant as long as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n


    \nStep 1: Read the Label<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Did you know that most pieces of clothing actually come with their own how-to manual of washing instructions? That\u2019s right\u2014that tiny label sewn into your clothing contains all the secrets to keeping your clothing in prime condition during the wash cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Care labels indicate several important facts about your garment, including:<\/span><\/p>\n