🧺 How to Wash Laundry Correctly: Colored, White, and Black Clothes

Doing laundry isn’t rocket science – but even a small mistake can make your favorite T-shirt fade or shrink your sweater. If you want your clothes to stay beautiful for as long as possible, just follow a few basic principles.

1. Sorting laundry is essential

Before putting anything into the washing machine, sort your laundry by:

• Color: white, colored, and black separated
• Fabric: delicate fabrics (e.g., underwear, silk) washed separately from heavy ones (e.g., towels, jeans)
• Level of dirt: very dirty clothes may stain or contaminate the less dirty ones

2. How to wash white laundry

White clothing needs special care because it can yellow or turn grey over time.

• Wash at higher temperatures (40–60 °C or more), if the fabric allows
• Add baking soda or sodium percarbonate for natural whitening
• Never mix white items with colored or dark ones

3. How to wash colored clothing

• Turn clothes inside out to preserve color intensity
• Wash at 30–40 °C
• Use laundry sheets or gels made for colored laundry
• Do not wash new colored clothes with others – they may bleed

4. How to wash black laundry

• Turn inside out to prevent fading
• Wash at 30 °C using a gentle cycle
• Use detergents without bleaching agents
• Do not dry in direct sunlight – UV rays fade black clothing

5. Additional laundry tips

• Too much detergent can leave residue – laundry sheets allow precise dosing
• Clean the detergent drawer and drum regularly to prevent buildup
• Try BajaBee® laundry sheets – suitable for all fabric types, including baby clothes
• Add a few drops of BajaBee® laundry perfume for long-lasting freshness

✅ Summary

Always follow care labels – laundry symbols tell you the correct washing temperature, drying method, or ironing instructions. If you want to avoid faded colors or shrunken sweaters, start by sorting your laundry and following temperature guidelines. Proper laundry habits extend the life of your clothes and help protect the planet. For washing, use BajaBee® laundry sheets or laundry perfumes, which are suitable for all colors and fabrics, including functional clothing.

Final tip: Do not overfill the washing machine – give your clothes space to move around, so they wash properly.