# Laundry Tips: Drying, Sorting & Fabric Care | Launderwise --- # Laundry Tips Practical methods for sorting, drying and extending the life of your textiles Topics [All ](/blog/index.md)[How To Wash ](/blog/how-to-wash/index.md)[Laundry Tips ](/blog/laundry-tips/index.md)[Stain Removal ](/blog/stain-removal/index.md)[Fabric Care](/blog/fabric-care/index.md) Sorting by colour isn't enough — the temperature, detergent type and drying method determine how long your clothes last. A t-shirt consistently washed at 60 °C (140 °F) instead of 30 °C (86 °F) loses its shape twice as fast. These guides compile practical techniques — effective sorting, correct dosing, optimal drying and technical fabric care — based on textile-manufacturer recommendations and **GINETEX / ISO 3758** labelling standards. 7 articles [![How Much Does Laundry Weigh? Dry Weight, Loads & Capacity](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh-cover.webp)](/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 10, 2026 · 8 min](/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh/index.md) ## [How Much Does Laundry Weigh? Dry Weight, Loads & Capacity](/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh/index.md) [What a washing machine's kg rating really means: per-item dry weights (children, women, men), load sizes, dry vs wet, and how bulky bedding fills the drum.](/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-much-does-laundry-weigh/index.md) [![Liquid vs Powder vs Pods: How to Choose Detergent](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent-cover.webp)](/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 8, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent/index.md) ## [Liquid vs Powder vs Pods: How to Choose Detergent](/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent/index.md) [Liquid, powder or pods? Consumer Reports rates top liquids and pods best overall and powders best on blood. Match the format to your wash, stains and home.](/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/liquid-vs-powder-vs-pods-detergent/index.md) [![What Fabrics Can You Bleach? A Fibre-by-Fibre Safety Guide](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach-cover.webp)](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 8, 2026 · 10 min](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) ## [What Fabrics Can You Bleach? A Fibre-by-Fibre Safety Guide](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [The care label's bleach symbol decides. Never chlorine-bleach wool, silk, spandex or non-colourfast colours; use a colour-safe oxygen bleach instead.](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [![Best Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin: Verified Picks](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin-cover.webp)](/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 7, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin/index.md) ## [Best Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin: Verified Picks](/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin/index.md) [AAD criteria, certifier-checked seals and dated test placements — plus the patch-test evidence: possible allergic contact dermatitis at most 0.7%.](/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/best-laundry-detergent-sensitive-skin/index.md) [![Washing Machine Cycles Explained: Which Setting to Use](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained-cover.webp)](/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 6, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained/index.md) ## [Washing Machine Cycles Explained: Which Setting to Use](/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained/index.md) [Normal, Delicate, Heavy Duty, Quick, Eco, Bedding and Rinse+Spin explained — which washer cycle to use by fabric, soil and load size.](/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/washing-machine-cycles-explained/index.md) [![How Much Laundry Detergent to Use (and Why Less Wins)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use-cover.webp)](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 3, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) ## [How Much Laundry Detergent to Use (and Why Less Wins)](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Dose to the cap line and load size, not by eye. Many people use more than they need — how much liquid, powder and pods to use, and how to adjust.](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [![Laundry Temperature Guide: 30, 40 and 60 °C Explained](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/laundry-temperature-guide-cover.webp)](/blog/laundry-temperature-guide/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 2, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/laundry-temperature-guide/index.md) ## [Laundry Temperature Guide: 30, 40 and 60 °C Explained](/blog/laundry-temperature-guide/index.md) [What to wash at 30, 40 and 60 °C, by fabric. Cold for colours and synthetics, 40 for everyday loads, 60 for bedding and towels — with the trade-offs.](/blog/laundry-temperature-guide/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/laundry-temperature-guide/index.md) ## FAQ Should you use liquid or powder detergent? Powder detergent is more effective on grease stains and white loads (it contains bleaching agents). Liquid detergent is better for colours and low temperatures (30-40 °C / 86-104 °F). How do you remove a stain without damaging the fabric? Act fast: blot (never rub) with cold water, then apply a stain remover suited to the stain type. Blood = cold water, red wine = salt + sparkling water, grease = dish soap. Always treat before machine washing. Can white vinegar replace fabric softener? Yes — about 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) of white vinegar in the softener compartment softens laundry, neutralises limescale and removes detergent residue. 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