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The Best Way to Get Your Clothes Clean
How to use a washing machine
We all know how to wash clothes in a machine. Right? Not necessarily so. There are many factors to consider: colors and fabrics, proper temperature and cycle settings, as well as the correct detergent and additives, to name a few.
General considerations
First, you must sort the clothes by color and fabric. Wash whites in one load and darks in another load. Wash heavy items separately, such as towels, jeans, and jackets.
Use a machine setting to get a recommended temperature, or choose your own temperature (depending on your machine).
Choose the right cycle depending on clothes and the degree of soiling.
You should treat stubborn stains before washing. There are numerous ways to do this, depending on the stain and the material. Several prewash products are available on the market. First, wet the stain with hot water (use cold water for wine stains); then use the prewash product.
Another way is to rub the stain with a bar of soap or dish detergent. Whichever way you do this, rub the cloth on itself to help set the treatment.
If you are washing delicate items, you might put these in a laundry bag made for washing.
