Question about washing clothes...

[hikerchick]

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They really should not.

 

[cassie]

There is a new detergent put out by Tide called Total Care that is formulated to preserve colors. I have been using it for a while on my colored shirts and blouses and it really seems to make a difference. It is a liquid and comes in an orange plastic jug. I use cold water but I really don't know if that makes a difference or not. It is pretty concentrated so be careful you don't use too much or you will have to rinse two or three times.

 

[Smartie_Pants]

How much does the Total Care cost? I've seen it on tv before, but I've never looked at it in stores.

 

[redhen]

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Down here we call it the dasher, unless you are actually in the washing machine business.

I think you got some good advice- if you don't want to hand wash or dry clean, wash them on cold and use the delicate cycle if you have it; if you MUST use the dryer, use it on low.

What she said. I'd use the delicate cycle with cold water.

 

[cassie]

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I don't remember how much it costs and there is no price I can read on the jug. I can tell you if was real expensive I wouldn't have bought it. Anyway, I just use it on the clothes I care about, and a little goes a long way. I did have to look to find it. It was hard to find on the shelf. I think it was worth it. After several washings my clothes still look and feel new.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

What color are the clothes? There is a special Woolite you can use just for darks to keep the colors from fading.

 

[faykokoWV]

Growing up, mom would always put salt in cold water to "set the color" on clothing and keep the dye from coming out of the clothes but I think the dyes they use now are different.

I have used both the tide and the woolite and find them both effective. I just buy which ever is on sale.

 

[Smartie_Pants]

They are mostly earth tones (green, blue, brown,etc) and pinks and purples.

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

I've been using the tide total care since it came out along with downey total care and have noticed a huge difference in the appearance of our clothes. I wash and rinse in cold water and use the dryer.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I always use gentle cycle and cold water on my especially good clothes. Line dry or hang in the bathroom and iron.