I've always done lights and darks seperate, and bleached towels and underwear. I even have to do a special load for sweaters, as I find the pilings and lint come off on my other clothing. My cousin, however, just throws whatever's dirty into her washer and runs it when it's full. Just wondering what the majority does.
2006-10-25 08:45:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I separate whites, light colors, and dark colors. I usually wash bedding separately, because of comforters.
I don't bleach towels, since they are colors, but I only use white washcloths, since I bleach those.
2006-10-25 09:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by porcelina_68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do towels separate, to avoid lint on clothes. Whites are separate because I use bleach. Colors and darks go together, except new reds that might bleed. Jeans are separate because thery're so heavy.
2006-10-26 18:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by p2of9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what your taught, how picky you are, and how much time you have in your life for laundry! i was taught to separate the darks, lights and whites...and as an adult i like my towels and jeans separate too i also prefer to bleach my dish towels and wash cloths so if they are not white already they often turn a new color...however there is truly nothing wrong with mixing clothes that are different in color as long as none of them fade...but your whites will get dingy
2006-10-25 08:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was shopping for a new washing machine, the salesperson (who I happen to know personally), asked me how I did my laundry. My reply was the same as yours(except I hand wash all sweaters). She said that's how most women do their laundry. So now you've got confirmation from a whole bunch of people in one!
2006-10-25 09:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do the same as you do just not bleach in the towels unless they are really dirty. I remember my Mom bleaching towels, underwear & bed sheets tho. She said they weren't clean if she didn't add bleach.
2006-10-25 09:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Txfroggy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time I separate, but on the rare occasion that I have to wash several things, I do a mixed load. When you have a husband and 3 boys, sometimes you have to stray from your routine!
2006-10-25 09:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by his_scarlett_ohara 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to throw it all in together but the whites keep changing shades so now i do darks seperate
2006-10-25 08:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by AnyaNledo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seperate lights and darks, and I wash my towels ans sheets together...
2006-10-25 08:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seperate darks from whites and towels alone (causes fuzzy clothes) sheets and pillowcases usually make up an entire load by themselves.
2006-10-25 10:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by gypsy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sheets, whites, barn clothes, towels, good clothes - all separate.
Toss all towels in one basket, whites in another, etc, and there is no sorting. When the basket's full, wash.
2006-10-25 13:16:14 · answer #10 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋