This is especially important for more delicate items. Generally, keep cycle times on the shorter side. The more soiled the item, the longer it should be washed. Longer cycles should only be used for very dirty clothing. When choosing settings, you need to think about cycle length and cycle speed. You don’t want to rough up your stuff more than necessary.
Your clothing needs to be treated with care. Fabric softener can also gum up parts of your washing machine. It leaves behind a chemical coating on your garments that doesn't allow the fibers to breathe, eventually making them resistant to detergent. About a half a cup will do.Ī lot of people will add fabric softener at this point. Distilled vinegar will do wonders for your laundry by fighting odors and keeping colors bright. Most washing machines are very efficient and you only need about half of what is suggested.Īlong with the soap, I always add a bit of white vinegar to the mix. Also, use less detergent than what’s recommended. Finally, those detergents are great for people with sensitive skin, like me, since they contain far fewer chemicals. I don’t need chemicals eating away at those fibers. The second is that I want something gentle cleaning my clothing. I want to let that shine through without interference. The first is that I don’t want the smell of my shirts competing with the scent of my cologne. I prefer to use a dye and fragrance-free detergent for many reasons. If there is one take away from this whole thing, this is it: please stop washing all your clothing in hot water. It warps and shrinks the fibers in the fabric, distorts the shape of a garment, and drains the color out of it. Heat kills bacteria but it also kills clothing. That sweaty stuff needs to be hit with some heat to kill any bacteria. Cold wash everything besides the load of crap. Now, fill up the washer with water before you put your clothing in. A random set of headphones, a stray cigarette, or old ticket stub will create a serious headache later on. Once everything is separated, double check your pockets. (The crap is the stuff that sees a lot of use, mainly underwear and socks.) I know that sounds like a pain in the ass, but I just keep it simple by doing three loads. In short, just try to wash your clothing a little less.īefore you wash your clothes, separate them out. If you have some items that have been chemically processed, like non-iron shirts, you’ll be washing the non-iron coating out of them with each cycle. Remember that anytime you wash your clothing, you’re breaking down the fibers it's made from. Compare it to washing your car after every drive. Jeans can be washed inside-out every 4-5 wears as long as they’re not raw denim. Other items like button up shirts and chinos can be washed as early as every other wear. A lot of men make the mistake of washing items after every use.Īny item that collects a lot of sweat (and potentially bacteria) should be washed after each use, like socks and underwear. Some items should be washed after every use, and others shouldn’t be washed at all. How often should you launder your clothes? I spent time and money acquiring that shirt dammit! It shouldn't be washed with some random man's skivvies. I care about my stuff way more than the cleaners do. This is also why I choose to do my own laundry. There’s a special feeling you get when you take care of the items you own - making whatever it is, looks it's best. It’s like seeing how my father takes pride in detailing his car. You usually buy an item because you like it, and when you like something you care for it. This is why I choose to spend a little more time on my laundry than I used to, and why you should to. In the past few years, I've invested in more quality items and I'll be damned if I have to drop money to replace them prematurely due to poor care. But there is something I hate more: Clothing that looks worn out. The details of washing your clothing correctly If you learn to take care of your clothing, your outfits will look better and you'll save money over time since you won't be replacing worn out items. Learning to care for your clothing is a large part of your sartorial journey. We talk a lot about the right kinds of fits, colors, and brands around here - but is that even useful if your stuff gets ruined by your bad laundry practices?
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