A little common sense and effort in laundering can extend the life of a garment. While some consumers prefer the economy of buying garments they can wash, others are looking for the convenience of dry cleaning. Color fading will be minimized Damage to fabric from laundering will be reduced The useful life of fabric will be extended, making your money go farther Return to Index. If you have a tip to share, let us know . Sort articles by color, keeping whites, darks, and medium colors together.
Lighter garments can pick up dyes from darker colors.
Separate man-made fabrics, like polyester from natural fibers such as cotton. Man-made fibers can attract the oils that are released from natural fibers during washing. These oils can build up and make spots more noticeable. Wash heavily soiled, dirty, items separately from slightly soiled items. This will help prevent fading and keep colors brighter.