The Struggle of Washing Yellow Clothes

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and strategies of washing yellow clothes, particularly in relation to color compatibility with other garments. Participants share their personal experiences, preferences, and methods for managing laundry, including sorting practices and the use of specific products.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration that yellow clothes cannot be washed with other colors without risking dulling, leading to infrequent wear of yellow shirts.
  • Another suggests hand washing as an alternative for those who love yellow clothes.
  • Some participants advocate for mixing all clothes in one load, emphasizing a carefree approach to laundry.
  • There are mentions of using color catcher sheets to mitigate color bleeding, with one participant noting that beige and yellow can be washed together.
  • A participant recounts their grandmother's advice about washing all colors together, provided they have been washed multiple times before.
  • Several participants share their laundry routines, including varying temperatures for different types of fabrics and the importance of cold water for mixed loads.
  • One participant highlights the subjective nature of the "wash with like colors" guideline, particularly for yellow garments.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to washing yellow clothes. There are multiple competing views on whether to sort laundry by color, mix loads, or use specific products, indicating a range of personal preferences and practices.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations in their laundry practices, such as the inability to sort clothes or the fear of damaging fabrics at higher temperatures. There are also references to personal anecdotes that influence current laundry habits.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in laundry techniques, color compatibility in clothing care, or those looking for practical advice on managing mixed laundry loads may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
I wash my sheets in hot water.
 
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  • #32
Evo said:
I wash my sheets in hot water.

I was citing my entire laundry sorting list for some weeks! :biggrin:
 
  • #33
Ivan Seeking said:
Long underwear - cold
Underwear - hot

I do laundry only because of socks/underwears:. Once I bought 6 pairs of socks to skip laundry but somehow I am down to 2-3 pairs again :rofl
 
  • #34
rootX said:
I do laundry only because of socks/underwears:. Once I bought 6 pairs of socks to skip laundry but somehow I am down to 2-3 pairs again :rofl

There are months where the only time I get fully dressed is to run to the store once a week or so - one of the greatest luxuries of self-employment. Normally, I just wear military issue arctic thermalwear [high-end long underwear] that looks like sweat clothes. They are comfortable over an incredible range of temps - from about 20-70F. Normally I don't wear shoes in the office, so no need for socks.

Edit: Technically, I lost my source of the military issue stuff and had to start wearing a knockoff product.
 
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  • #35
I separate white and colors... but things like yellows are included with white. Really I suppose my sorting system is darker colors and whites.
 

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