1. Why Sorting Laundry Matters
Sorting isn’t just about keeping whites white — it’s about protecting fabric life.
When you mix materials or colors, the friction, heat, and dye transfer can permanently damage your clothes.
At Washerman’s, every Wash & Fold order goes through three key sorting steps:
- Color (to prevent dye bleeding)
- Fabric type (to protect delicate fibers)
- Soil level (to optimize detergent and temperature)
That’s the same process you can follow at home for better results in every load.
2. Sort by Color First
This is your foundation. Always separate:
- Whites: pure whites, socks, underwear, sheets
- Lights: pastels, light grays, yellows
- Darks: blacks, navies, reds, dark greens, dark purples
Why it matters: Dark colors often release small amounts of dye — especially when new — that transfer to lighter fabrics. Washing separately preserves brightness and prevents stains.
Pro Tip:
New jeans and red shirts? Wash them separately the first few times with cold water and vinegar to set the dye.
3. Next, Sort by Fabric Type
Fabric types react differently to washing and drying. Combining heavy towels with lightweight tees, for instance, can cause friction damage and uneven drying.
Here’s the rule of thumb:
- Light fabrics: shirts, blouses, athletic wear → gentle cycle
- Heavy fabrics: towels, jeans → normal or heavy cycle
- Delicates: lace, silk, wool → delicate cycle or mesh bag
By sorting by texture, you keep every fiber at its strongest.
4. Finally, Sort by Soil Level
Heavily soiled items (like workwear or gym clothes) should never mix with lightly worn pieces — dirt can re-deposit during washing.
If you have:
- Muddy clothes → pre-rinse before washing
- Oily kitchen rags → wash in a separate hot cycle
- Everyday wear → cold or warm water, gentle detergent
Washerman’s uses smart-load sorting to match soil levels to the right wash time, ensuring deep cleaning without overwashing.
5. The Washerman’s Laundry Sorting Chart
6. The Washerman’s Pro Sorting Checklist
Before starting any load, ask yourself:
- Are colors separated?
- Are delicates protected in mesh bags?
- Are heavily soiled items isolated?
- Is your water temperature right for each fabric?
If yes — you’re ready to go.
7. Common Sorting Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Mixing towels with clothes (lint transfer!)
🚫 Using hot water for all fabrics
🚫 Overloading the washer
🚫 Forgetting to check care tags
🚫 Combining new darks with whites
Small habits = big results.
8. When to Let Washerman’s Handle It
If sorting feels like too much work — or if you want guaranteed results — our Wash & Fold team handles it for you.
Every order is sorted by:
- Color
- Fabric
- Weight
- Soil level
So your whites stay bright, your delicates last longer, and your time stays yours.
Final Thoughts
Sorting laundry isn’t just a chore — it’s an act of care for your wardrobe.
With the right habits (and a little help from Washerman’s), your clothes will look cleaner, feel softer, and last longer.
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