At some point (in a galaxy, long long time ago) I learned to turn jeans, shorts and hoodies inside out when putting them into washing machine. For some reason, I don’t do the same with smaller, simple things like T-shirts and underwear.

I forgot what was the reasoning behind it, but when I think about it, can’t seem to come to a conclusion which way is better.

Is one way better than another and why?

  • CubbyTustard@reddthat.com
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    2 days ago

    Housewife here, many thousands of loads under my belt; with a modern electric washing machine and regular levels of dirt you don’t have to do anything except make sure the clothes aren’t bunched up. Like unroll socks if they are in a ball and unwad jeans so the legs aren’t half inside themselves.

    Use less detergent than you think you need in general. If you have stuff that’s extra funky find the soak feature on your machine or just stop it after it’s filled with water and let them sit (with soap) for 30 minutes before running it.

    The only time you need special treatment is with special garments or special stains in my experience.

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Use less detergent than you think you need

      This can’t be said enough. You typically need 1/4 or less than what’s on a measuring cup.

      And make sure your water is at least 65°, which is where the detergent becomes more effective.

      Also, clothes don’t need to be washed every time they’re worn, depending. Like jeans rarely need washing. Underwear, t-shirts, socks, that sort of thing need to be washed all the time.

      All you ever wanted to know about washing clothes: https://laundryevangelist.com/

      • Ace@feddit.ukEnglish
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        2 days ago

        65C would be absurdly hot, so I’m hoping it’s 65F = ~18C, which would make far more sense. You almost never need to wash above 30C - usually 20C is fine.

        • gigachad@piefed.socialEnglish
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          2 days ago

          Both don’t make a lot of sense. Celsius would be 18.3°. Fahrenheit however would be too much for a lot of clothes. I have never in my life washed hotter than 60°C.