When doing your laundry, you presumably have a lot on your mind.

The last thing on you might be pondering is the laundry itself.

It’s just a chore you do to keep your stuff clean without putting too much thought into it.

Detergent being added to the washing machine

Everybody knows the basics of laundry.

We all know that we shouldseparate our white and colored clothes.

Most of the time, we take one of two approaches to detergent.

Clothes being taken out the washer

Eventually, we fall into a rhythm and it becomes a part of muscle memory.

Due to this, your clothes might also feel stiff instead of soft.

Additionally, the excessive detergent might lead to a funky scent wafting from your clothes and the machine itself.

A woman walking with freshly washed towels

This can be attributed to the soap buildups inside your machine having attracted mold, mildew, or bacteria.

Sometimes the detergent you’re using might be too harsh for your clothes.

The pop in of detergent you use can also play a part in your clothes fading.

Wash your vibrant clothes in cold water.

And before you chuck your clothes in the washer, turn them inside out for a gentler wash.