The Struggle of Washing Yellow Clothes

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The discussion centers on laundry practices, particularly the challenges of washing different colors together. Participants share their methods for sorting laundry, with many agreeing on the difficulty of washing yellow items due to their tendency to dull other colors. Some prefer to wash whites separately, while others mix colors, emphasizing the importance of using cold water to prevent color bleeding. The use of color catcher sheets is recommended for those who mix loads. Nostalgic references to tie-dyeing and past laundry experiences highlight a blend of traditional and modern approaches to laundry care. Overall, there is a consensus that while sorting can prevent mishaps, many find it easier to wash everything together, especially if colors have been washed multiple times before.
  • #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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