Introduction
As a young professional who graduated just a few years ago, I deeply understand the importance of clothing care. I remember when I first started college, I had no idea how to take care of my clothes and often ruined expensive garments. After years of exploration and learning, I've finally developed a set of practical clothing care methods that I'd like to share with you today.
Sorting Laundry
The first step in clothing care is definitely sorting laundry. I know many young people might find this troublesome, but trust me, it's super important! When I first started working, I threw all my clothes into the washing machine together to save time, which resulted in turning my favorite light blue shirt into an indescribable gray-purple color. That was a brand-name shirt I had managed to buy during a sale, and I was heartbroken.
Since then, I've developed a habit of careful sorting. Now I divide clothes into three main categories: whites, light colors, and dark colors. White items include white shirts and T-shirts, which are most susceptible to color bleeding, so they must be washed separately. Light colors include beige, light blue, and light pink clothes, which can be washed together. Dark colors include black, navy, and red items with deeper colors.
Beyond color sorting, fabric type is another important consideration. For delicate fabrics like silk and wool, I always hand wash them separately. Although many washing machines now have wool and silk washing functions, I still trust my own hands more. After all, these clothes often cost hundreds or thousands, and they can't withstand rough treatment.
My current approach is to use three different colored laundry bags - white for white clothes, beige for light-colored clothes, and dark for dark-colored clothes. I sort clothes into these bags before washing, and when a bag is full, I wash that load. It's very convenient, and this way, I never worry about color bleeding anymore.
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