That’s why it’s best tosort your laundryso that you wash colored clothesespecially dark-colored onesseparately from lighter clothes.

Here’s what you should probably know about how to wash colored clothes.

Now’s the time to double-check your clothes’laundry symbolstoo.

Colorful clothes in a laundry basket

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Don’t machine wash anything that’s labeled dry-clean only.

Use your favorite stain remover on the stain, then let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

check that not to combine the two.

Materials needed for washing colored clothing

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Once one load is out of the washer, start washing your other load of colored clothes.

Dry the Clothes

Time to dry!

There are two options for drying: air drying and machine drying.

Sorting colorful clothes into piles before washing

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If you’re able to air-dry, don’t leave clothes in the direct sunsunlight will fade many colors.

If you should probably machine dry your clothes, don’t use the highest heat setting.

Use your dryer’s eco or delicate mode instead.

Identifying any stains on clothing before washing

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Lighter clothing in pastel or creamy colors should be washed together.

Light-colored clothing can also be washed alongside whites.

Placing colored clothing into the washing machine

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Removing colored clothing from the washer

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Air-drying colored clothing on a rack

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