- Soak new colored clothes in salty water before washing. The colors will stay brighter in the wash.
Helpful Hints - Soak blue jeans in ½ cup vinegar before their first wash to prevent the color from fading.
- Wash jeans in cold water and only place in the dryer for about 10 minutes. Hang to dry. This prevents shrinking.
- Wash corduroy inside out to keep it lint free.
- Fold socks in pairs before washing.
- Use vinegar to remove sweat and grass stains.
- Some stains can be removed by soaking a garment in baking soda and water and then washing.
- Measure detergent with the scoop that comes with the soap.
- Use cold water for the rinse cycle. Clothes retain their shape better.
- Make your socks whiter by soaking them in boiling water to which a slice of lemon has been added. Wash the socks in your normal washing cycle.
