Things can easily go wrong, and sometimes its hard to figure out what even happened.
Heres what we learned, as well as advice on how to fix them.
Meet the Expert
Jonathon Recklesis vice president of marketing for CD One Price Cleaners.
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Yes, sadly, this includes both club soda and everyones favorite:white vinegar.
Club soda does not help fight stains, Reckles says.
In fact, the sugar in the club soda will do more harm than good.
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It may cause color loss on the fabric during the cleaning process due to oxidation.
This is also true of white vinegar, which can also pull color andworse yeteat away at certain fabrics.
Cream of tartar is also great for stain removal, but for white fabrics only.
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This will preserve the shape, color, texture, and overall quality of your denim.
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The answer here isnt to washeverythingevery once in a whileReckles notes that under-washing can be a problem, too.
This includes things like undergarments, activewear, and leggings.
Instead, assess your clothes before you toss them in the laundry.
