Washer - Suggestions for Sorting Laundry

In most cases, if clothes are sorted properly for washing, they will also be properly sorted for drying. When possible, try to sort items according to size. For example, do not wash and dry a bed sheet with socks or other small items.

 

The following are some suggestions for properly sorting laundry:

• Sort by surface texture. Separate lint producers from lint collectors.

  • Lint Producers: Terry cloth and chenille are good examples.

  • Lint Collectors: Man-made fabrics and napped fabrics such as velveteen and corduroy are good examples.

• Sort by fabric type. It is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be dried together whenever possible. Separate cottons and linens from synthetics and blends and separate polyester knits from delicate fabrics.

• Sort by color. Separate white color items from dark color items and separate colorfast fabrics from non-colorfast fabrics.

• Sort by weight. Separate heavy items such as towels from light items such as curtains.