Finally, alwayswash towels,bedding, and other household linensseparate from clothing.

Always consult thecare tag for laundry instructions, including what temperature water to use.

Today, thanks to the popularity of laundry hacks on social media, people are revisiting that method.

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Nowadays, the most common loading order is detergent, laundry, then water.

Washing clothes inside out also helps to eliminate body soil build up, leaving fabrics cleaner and smelling fresher.

Before using chlorine bleach for laundry, check the care tag for guidance on whether a garment isbleach-safe.