Doing laundry might seem simple, but doing it the right way helps keep your clothes clean, fresh, and long-lasting. In this guide, we explain how to wash laundry properly, including sorting clothes, choosing the correct temperature, and selecting the right detergent.
A typical household produces a lot of dirty laundry every week: towels, bed linen, underwear, sportswear, jeans, T-shirts, and more. Using a laundry hamper like “per” is perfect for collecting dirty clothes.
To avoid clothes turning gray or discolored, it’s important to sort your laundry by color. Create separate piles for:
Dark clothes
White clothes
Red clothes
Mixed-colored clothes
This step is the first rule of how to wash laundry properly.
After sorting by color, you should separate laundry by fabric type. This determines the washing temperature, cycle, and detergent. Always check the care label on each item. General guidelines include:
Cotton, towels, bed linen, and cotton underwear: Wash at 60°C to kill germs. Using 95°C is rarely necessary. For certain infections, consider an antibacterial detergent.
Everyday non-delicates (tops, trousers, skirts, shirts): Wash at 40°C.
Silk: Use a mild silk or wool detergent at 30°C on a delicate cycle, or wash by hand.
Wool: Use a special wool detergent and the machine’s wool or cold wash cycle with low spin speed. Hand washing is recommended for hand-knitted items.
For delicate fabrics such as silk, wool, or functional clothing:
Follow the care label instructions.
Some delicates can go in the washing machine, but hand-washing is safer for fine fabrics.
Use a plastic washing bowl like “bjoerk” for soaking.
Soak for 10 minutes in lukewarm water with mild detergent, rub stains gently, rinse thoroughly, shape the garment, and dry flat on a clothes airer.
Sort laundry as you go: Use three baskets (white, colored, dark) like “anton” to save time.
Do not overload the washing machine: Clothes should move freely for a thorough clean.
Use fabric softener only when needed: Mostly in areas with hard water.
Do not leave wet laundry lying around: It may develop odors.
Shape clothes before drying: Pull each item into shape or give it a shake before air-drying to reduce ironing.
Drying in a dryer: Fold immediately after drying to make ironing easier.
If you’re new to doing your laundry, always follow the care labels on your clothes. This ensures proper cleaning and prevents damage.
Keep your clothes fresh, clean, and well-cared-for – and happy washing!
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