The Struggle of Washing Yellow Clothes

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The discussion centers on the challenges of washing yellow clothes, highlighting that yellow garments can dull whites and other colors. Participants share their laundry practices, emphasizing the importance of washing colors separately, particularly yellow, which is deemed troublesome. Recommendations include using Shout color catcher sheets and washing in cold water to prevent color bleeding. Many contributors express a preference for mixing colors, while others adhere to traditional sorting methods to maintain garment integrity.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of laundry color separation techniques
  • Familiarity with fabric care labels and washing instructions
  • Knowledge of laundry detergents, specifically Dark Woolite and Shout color catcher sheets
  • Basic awareness of temperature settings for washing different fabric types
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  • Research effective methods for washing yellow clothes without color bleeding
  • Learn about the use of color catcher sheets in laundry
  • Explore the impact of washing temperatures on fabric longevity
  • Investigate the benefits of using specific detergents for colored fabrics
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This discussion is beneficial for anyone involved in laundry practices, including homemakers, college students managing their own laundry, and individuals seeking to optimize their clothing care routines.

  • #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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