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“Warmer temperatures help break down the soap more effectively,” Joun says.

It’s always best to under-dose your laundry than to overdo it.

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Joun also advises separating fabrics by density and colors to minimize friction.

“If water and detergent cant circulate effectively, your clothes wont get as clean.”

He recommends opting forwool dryer ballsdue to their natural softening properties.

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Whenwashing white clothes, wash them on the highest setting or with a soak setting.

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