By the time laundry day arrives, you may have mountains of dirty laundry to deal with. It’s time-consuming when you think about sorting through everything, separating colors, reading labels, and determining what to put in which pile.
There is a growing debate about whether it is even necessary to still sort laundry. After all, with all the modern features on washing machines, is it necessary? Some say sorting is a thing of the past.
We have a few things to look at…
Laundry is evolving
Sorting laundry used to be mandatory. If you didn’t want colors to bleed or fabric to be damaged, you had to sort. Delicate items may require special care, such as hand washing.
Most machines today have advanced technology that will sense loads. You can choose different cycles and temperatures. In addition, detergents have developed and claim that they will not cause colors to bleed.
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To sort or not to sort
Not sorting has its advantages:
- This will save time
- Detergents prevent colors from bleeding
- Washing machines will make it easier to handle mixed loads
- Larger loads are more economical
Sorting also has its advantages:
- Tissues will last longer
- You can focus on treating blemishes more effectively
- Colors can remain more vivid
- You will not damage special items such as silk, wool or underwear
Ultimately, you have to find a middle ground for what works based on the machines you have, the detergents you use, and the types of things you wash regularly.
