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How to wash dark clothing without pulling the colour out
Short answer: Wash cool, short and inside out, use a detergent for darks without bleach, and do not overfill the mach...
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What happens to the colour in the first wash
Short answer: The first wash rinses out the dye molecules that never managed to bond. That is why the water can turn ...
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What happens when laundry is left wet
Short answer: Wet clothes in a closed machine are ideal conditions for bacteria. They multiply quickly in warmth and ...
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How a wash removes odour
Short answer: The detergent loosens fat and proteins from the fibre, the water rinses them out, and the movement of t...
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Should new clothes be washed before wearing
Short answer: Yes. A wash removes residue from production and transport, and it shows whether the garment shrinks bef...
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When to turn clothes inside out
Short answer: Turn dark clothes, anything knitted and anything with a print inside out before washing. It protects co...
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The five most common care mistakes
Short answer: Washing too hot, the tumble dryer, fabric softener, hanging a garment by the neck and packing clothes a...
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The washing machine through the year
Short answer: Run an empty hot wash once a month, clean the filter every quarter and leave the door open after use. T...
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What never to do to a stain
Short answer: Do not use hot water, do not rub the stain, and do not dry the garment before the stain is gone. These ...
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A stain that only shows after washing
Short answer: It is usually a grease stain that has become visible, or a leftover of detergent. Treat it again before...
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A stain that has been there a long time
Short answer: Soak the garment in cold water with liquid detergent for several hours. Old stains need time rather tha...
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A stain you do not know the cause of
Short answer: Start with cold water and liquid detergent. It works on most stains and damages nothing, unlike heat an...
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