Written by Rowan
Edited on
27 February 2025
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15:40
How do you sort the laundry?
Before you do your laundry, you have to sort it. You can sort it based on color, fabric, and the recommended temperature. By separating it into piles, your favorite outfit looks beautiful for longer. That way, you don't have to worry that it'll discolor or shrink. You can read how to sort your laundry here.
Tip 1: sort by color
When you sort laundry, you should first make 3 piles based on color:
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Colored laundry: laundry in various colors
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White laundry
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Dark laundry: dark and gray laundry.
Tip 2: sort by fabric type
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Acrylic & wool: wool wash program at 30°C (wash inside out) or by hand.
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Fleece: standard program at 40°C.
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Cashmere: hand wash. Note: don't rub or wring.
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Cotton: cotton program at a maximum of 40°C, towels at 60°C.
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Linen: standard program at 40°C (colored linen) or 60°C (white linen).
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Nylon: wrinkle repair program at 30°C.
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Polyester: wrinkle repair program at 40°C.
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Denim: jeans program at 30°C.
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Tricot: Wash inside out at 30°C (wool) or 40°C (cotton).
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Viscose: standard program at 40°C.
Tip 3: sort by temperature
Of course you also want your clothes to be hygienically clean. A high temperature makes sure that bacteria go away and your clothes smell fresh. If you wash different types of laundry in one go, always use the lowest prescribed temperature.
- 90°C: dish cloths that go with the drum cleaning.
- 60°C: bed linen, towels, tea towels, sport socks and underpants.
- 30 - 40°C: shirts, shirts, pants, sweaters, dresses and skirts.
You wash cold delicate laundry and clothing that is only lightly soiled. This ensures that you save energy and that your clothes stay beautiful longer.
Article by Rowan
Washing Machine Expert.