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Laundry is an important part of our daily lives, from washing, to wearing, and to eventually washing again. Whether you’ve had the same laundry routine for years, or you’ve never done a load of laundry in your life, follow these tips to do your laundry the Downy way.

Assemble the right tools  for the job.

Assemble the right tools
for the job.

Before you separate dark clothes from light and delicate fabrics from rough, you need to have the right laundry products to get the job done. We suggest the following:

• Tide® Detergent

• Downy Fabric Conditioner

• Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Scent Beads

• Downy Dryer Sheets

Sort your colours.

Sort your colours.

Separate darks from lights and delicate fabrics from more durable garments. When in doubt use cold water, especially for dark clothes to avoid shrinking, fading, and bleeding of dyes. Using cold water saves energy and resources, too. For heavily soiled whites or light colors, however, warm or hot water may be the best bet.

Pretreat stains.

Pretreat stains.

The sooner you address splotches and spills, the more successful you’ll be getting them out. Keep Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover with your laundry supplies to dab dirt, grease, and other spills away before they set. Just make sure stains are gone (rewashing may be necessary) before putting clothing in the dryer, as the heat will set the stain and make it harder to remove.

Prep clothes.

Prep clothes.

Get clothes ready for the washer and dryer by closing zippers, hooks, and snaps, and fastening any Velcro closures. Unbutton all buttons (button holes can tear in the washer). Empty pockets and turn them inside out. Make sure socks aren’t bunched up, and unroll cuffs on pants and shorts. Tie any sashes or bows to prevent tangling. Put delicate items, such as lingerie and fine knitwear, in a zippered mesh bag.

Choose the perfect  Tide detergent.

Choose the perfect
Tide detergent.

Tide has a range of detergents to choose from, so consider your specific laundry needs. Do you want your colours to stay true? Do you want to avoid dyes and perfumes? Or do you want to fight sports-related stains and odours? No matter what your situation, we suggest using a Tide Detergent for all of your laundry needs. Read the usage instructions on the label to ensure you use the product correctly.

Protect against odours with Fresh Protect.

Protect against odours with Fresh Protect.

If you want laundry that stays fresh all day, add Downy Fresh Protect to neutralize bad odours as you move through your day—it’s like a deodorant for your clothes. 

Add Downy Fabric Conditioner.

Add Downy Fabric Conditioner.

While detergent cleans and Fresh Protect neutralizes odours, Downy softens, freshens and protects clothes. Top loaders and front loaders behave differently, so first, check out how to use Downy with your washer. Downy conditions your clothes, not only softening, but also protecting them from stretching, fading, and fuzz.

Fight static cling with a  dryer sheet.

Fight static cling with a
dryer sheet.

Determine which items can go in the dryer and which need to hang-dry. Add your machine-dryable clothes to the dryer, then place a Downy Dryer Sheet on top of them. Not only will using a Downy Dryer Sheet help fight static cling, but it also will help add even more softness and freshness to your finished laundry.

See 7 tips for doing laundry the Downy way.

Watch the video to learn how the laundry experts at Downy wash their clothes.

Next, check out some quick tips to help prevent fading.

Five Quick Tips to Help Prevent Clothes from Fading

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