How to Wash Clothes in a Washing Machine to Keep Them Clean and Not Fading
The correct way to wash clothes in a washing machine not only helps keep clothes clean and fragrant, but also protects the fabric's color and keeps its shape for a long time - especially when you know how to choose the right mode and temperature.
Wash Right – Wear Longer: Why Can the Washing Machine Be Your Wardrobe's "Best Friend"?
1. The Right Way to Wash Clothes in a Washing Machine Is to Understand Each Item You Wear
Clothes are not the same, and neither is the way to wash them. Washing clothes properly in a washing machine starts with sorting: cotton with cotton, wool with wool, sportswear with sportswear, whites separately – colors separately. This is not a “dogmatic” principle, but a secret to keeping the original color, reducing damage to the fabric fibers after each wash.
You just bought an oversized linen hoodie from Root Rotation – don’t put it in the machine with your denim jeans. The hard-on-soft fabric collision will cause the soft fabric to pill, fade, or distort. That’s why separating the items before washing is a must.
2. The Right Washing Water Temperature Is The "Closing" Factor
Think hot water cleans better? That’s true for bedding or towels. For colored items, choosing the right water temperature is key to keeping the color lasting. Best: cold for dark, neutral colors – 30°C for whites, and up to 40°C for sportswear or rough fabrics.
The wrong temperature will cause fading – especially with Root Rotation designs that use organic dyes or natural materials like viscose, bamboo, and pure cotton.
When Washing Technology Meets the Spirit of "Conscious Wearing": Choosing the Right Mode is "Quality"
1. Wool Washing Mode – Gentle is Not Always Good
Wool – especially cashmere – when exposed to water and too much heat will shrink and lose its softness. Choose a special wool wash cycle , with a gentle spin and short time. Then, spin on low or use a dry towel to squeeze out the water, then hang to dry – do not hang. This is how to keep your basic crochet sweater alive through many fashion seasons.
As with handmade fashion items like corsets or mesh crop tops, choosing the wrong mode can cause them to lose their original shape.
2. Choose an Economical Wash Program – But Don’t “Overdo It”
Modern inverter technology helps you to be both clean and economical. However, when choosing the economical washing mode , you should note: thick clothes or sportswear should be washed separately, avoid overloading the machine because that will cause the detergent not to dissolve, clothes will not be cleaned evenly, and even cause fading due to chemical residue sticking back.
From Small Details Make Great Taste: Bleach, Conditioner, and Drying Are Truly Fashion Behaviors
1. How to Add Detergent and Fabric Softener Without Making Clothes "Die Young"
Many people have the habit of pouring detergent directly onto clothes - this causes the clothes to bleed, especially colored clothes. The correct way to add detergent and fabric softener is to dissolve it first (if using a top-loading washing machine) or pour it into the correct compartment (for a front-loading washing machine). Especially with items from Root Rotation that have special surface treatments such as hand-dyed clothes, over-rinsing can cause the fabric to lose its natural look.
Using laundry detergent/liquid specifically for colored clothes is also a worthwhile investment if you really want to keep your clothes looking like new.
2. Washing Sportswear in the Machine – The Right Way to Avoid Odors and Logo Fading
Gym and athletic gear made from technical fabrics tend to retain odors and lose shape easily. Washing it incorrectly can cause it to shrink, lose its stretch, or cause logos to peel off. Machine wash athletic gear requires cold water, a laundry bag, and a gentle cycle. Never tumble dry athletic gear unless you use a specially designed heat-resistant bag.
Tip: wash immediately after exercise, avoid letting sweat "eat" into the fabric - the cause of the most persistent odor.
Conclude
Your fashion sense is not only in the clothes you wear – but also in how you keep them fresh, fragrant, and in good shape. The correct way to wash clothes in a washing machine is something that a modern fashionista cannot ignore.
Root Rotation believes that fashion is not only a personal expression, but also a responsible attitude. The more you understand how to care for the items you love, the more you understand that you deserve long-lasting beauty – instead of short-term beauty.
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