Here’s what the experts have to say about washing black and white clothing together.
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Can You Wash Black and White Clothes Together?
This applies to tumble-drying black and white items together too.
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What Black and White Clothes Can Be Washed Together?
Don’t wash black and whiteclothing together if it’s newor if the pieces are especially expensive.
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Ryan gives the example of a high-end white shirt she purchased for a special occasion.
“I want to ensure it stays nice and white and lasts a long time.
Im most likely only going to hand wash this item by itself.”
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Ceconi recommends running a cool water wash cycle when washing black and white clothing in the same load.
Ceconi shares that the gentle cycle reduces agitation, which can loosen dyes and cause damage.
Darker items can shed lint in the dryer, leaving lighter pieces of clothing covered in unsightly fuzz.
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