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Laundry sorting mistakes: what not to wash together
What not to wash together: smarter laundry sorting
Laundry sorting mistakes: what not to wash together
Avoid common laundry mistakes by sorting beyond color. Learn why towels, activewear, sheets, zippers, Velcro, and heavily soiled items shouldn't wash together.
2025-12-08T19:49:31+03:00
2025-12-08T19:49:31+03:00
2025-12-08T19:49:31+03:00
Everyone knows whites shouldn’t go in with colors. But the nuances don’t stop there. A routine wash can do a number on favorite pieces if a few key details slip by. Care experts point out the biggest mistakes people make when loading the drum. Here’s what’s better kept apart.Towels and activewearIt’s tempting to upend the entire gym bag into the washer, but that convenience comes at a price. Heavy terry towels put extra strain on the lightweight fabrics of sportswear and can blunt their moisture-wicking performance. Activewear is better washed on its own using a gentle cycle.Jeans and anything delicateDenim is dense and heavy. In the drum, jeans can rub hard against more delicate pieces, leading to pilling, stretching, and faster wear. Keep jeans with items of similar weight — think jackets or other pants.Sheets and clothingA large sheet or duvet cover behaves like an octopus in the wash, wrapping itself around T‑shirts, tops, and socks. That tangling blocks proper rinsing and spinning. Load bed linen separately so it actually gets clean.Items with zippers and VelcroAn open zipper is essentially a claw for knitwear and fine fabrics, leaving snags in its wake. Velcro, meanwhile, hoovers up lint and threads and turns into a prickly ball. Before washing, always close zippers and place items with Velcro in separate bags.Heavily soiled and regular laundryClothes after renovations, gardening, or rough outdoor play need their own wash. Dirt and grease particles can transfer to other items and leave stubborn marks. Pre‑soak heavily soiled pieces or run them through a separate cycle.The essential ruleSorting isn’t just about color. It’s about fabric weight, hardware, and how dirty each item is. Spend an extra five minutes sorting, and clothes keep their shape, look better, and last longer — a small trade-off that pays off every time.
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What not to wash together: smarter laundry sorting
Avoid common laundry mistakes by sorting beyond color. Learn why towels, activewear, sheets, zippers, Velcro, and heavily soiled items shouldn't wash together.
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Everyone knows whites shouldn’t go in with colors. But the nuances don’t stop there. A routine wash can do a number on favorite pieces if a few key details slip by. Care experts point out the biggest mistakes people make when loading the drum. Here’s what’s better kept apart.
Towels and activewear
It’s tempting to upend the entire gym bag into the washer, but that convenience comes at a price. Heavy terry towels put extra strain on the lightweight fabrics of sportswear and can blunt their moisture-wicking performance. Activewear is better washed on its own using a gentle cycle.
Jeans and anything delicate
Denim is dense and heavy. In the drum, jeans can rub hard against more delicate pieces, leading to pilling, stretching, and faster wear. Keep jeans with items of similar weight — think jackets or other pants.
Sheets and clothing
A large sheet or duvet cover behaves like an octopus in the wash, wrapping itself around T‑shirts, tops, and socks. That tangling blocks proper rinsing and spinning. Load bed linen separately so it actually gets clean.
Items with zippers and Velcro
An open zipper is essentially a claw for knitwear and fine fabrics, leaving snags in its wake. Velcro, meanwhile, hoovers up lint and threads and turns into a prickly ball. Before washing, always close zippers and place items with Velcro in separate bags.
Heavily soiled and regular laundry
Clothes after renovations, gardening, or rough outdoor play need their own wash. Dirt and grease particles can transfer to other items and leave stubborn marks. Pre‑soak heavily soiled pieces or run them through a separate cycle.
The essential rule
Sorting isn’t just about color. It’s about fabric weight, hardware, and how dirty each item is. Spend an extra five minutes sorting, and clothes keep their shape, look better, and last longer — a small trade-off that pays off every time.
