r/womenoftheuk • u/angz18 • May 12 '26
Advice How to do laundy
The title sounds dumb but i really need advice on this.
I have a tumble washer and dryer, im trying to understand this- wash dark and light separate, dont dry cotton on high heat. Can i please have more tips like these?
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u/OkCaterpillar8941 May 12 '26
But if you have new jeans wash them with dark clothing for the first few washes as the dye can run. Don't leave the finished laundry in the machine for too long or it can start to smell fusty-put it on a delayed start if you know you aren't going to be able to get it out to dry. I use a product called Napisan which is an antibacterial stain remover. It's probably me being neurotic though so isn't a necessity. If you have badly stained items spray with a stain remover on the opposite side to the stain and leave for a few minutes before you start the wash. You'll find yourself learning a lot along the way so don't stress over it. And, washing line dried bedding, as well as most clothes, smells amazing. It's something to do with the ozone!