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You’ll Feel Silly For Not Washing Clothes Inside Out After Learning This..!

You should ALWAYS wash your clothes inside out. Sounds weird, right? But trust me, once you know why this little laundry trick works wonders, you’ll wonder why no one told you sooner. Let’s face it, laundry’s a bit of a chore, so any tip that saves your clothes and your sanity is worth its weight in gold.

Stick with me, and I’ll explain how this hack can stop your favourite clothes from getting damaged in the washer. This will make your clothes look better and last longer.

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The Really Simple Hack That Can Literally Save Your Clothes

If you want to keep your clothes in tip-top condition but don’t want them smelling like last week’s curry this is the hack for you. Clothes can get damaged so easily in the washing machine.

They can get frayed, develop holes, get stained and even in extreme cases smell like mildew! Just by the simple act of turning them inside out, you can help preserve their colours, get them cleaned better and prevent pilling.

So, how exactly does turning clothes inside out do so much good? Let’s have a look…

Stop Fading In Its Tracks

Ever pulled your favourite black tee out of the wash only to find it’s suddenly charcoal grey? Nightmare. The good news is, flipping your clothes inside out before chucking them in the machine can actually keep those colours popping for longer.

Why? When your clothes rub together during the wash, it’s the inside that takes the beating, not the bit everyone sees. Plus, if any dye decides to go rogue and bleed, it’ll mess up the inside of your clothes, not the outside. Win-win, right?

Better Cleaning For Your Clothes

Let’s get real for a sec. The dirtiest part of your clothes is the bit that’s closest to your body. (Yep, we’re talking about sweat, dead skin, and other gross stuff we’d rather not think about.)

By turning your clothes inside out, you’re putting the grubby bits right in the line of fire for your detergent. That means fresher, cleaner clothes. And who doesn’t love putting on a shirt that smells like a meadow instead of a gym locker?

Fresher Smelling Clothes

Let’s face it: Nobody wants to be the smelly one. When you wash your clothes inside out, you’re giving germs and bacteria a proper eviction notice. Less bacteria means less funky smells, which means you can strut your stuff with confidence.

Bonus tip: Want your clothes to smell fresher for longer? Try adding a little laundry scent booster for that “fresh out the tumble dryer” vibe.

Reduces Risk of Detergent Stains

Ever noticed those annoying white streaks or spots on your freshly washed clothes? That’s detergent that didn’t quite dissolve properly. While these stains aren’t usually permanent, they’re still a pain to deal with.

When you wash your clothes inside out, you’re protecting the outer layer from being marked by detergent residue. Even if stains do happen, they’ll end up on the inside where nobody will notice. Talk about a hassle free solution!

Keep Your Prints And Decorations Safe

Got a top with a cool slogan or a jacket with fancy buttons? If you’ve ever cried over a ruined design or lost half your sequins in the wash, you’ll know the pain.

Turning your clothes inside out protects all those delicate extras from getting smashed, scratched, or ripped off. Plus, it stops them from wreaking havoc on your other clothes. Nobody needs a denim button embedded in their favourite jumper, do they?

As an added bonus, less stray articles in the drum means less chance of damaging your washer. Cool!

No More Bobbles

Pilling is the bane of anyone who wants to look even remotely put together. You know those little annoying balls of lint that show up out of nowhere? Washing your clothes inside out can help stop that.

By keeping the outside fabric safe, you’re left with clothes that look sharp and fresh, not like you’ve been wrestling a cat.

Bonus Hack: Dry Inside Out Too!

While we’re at it, let’s talk drying. Yep, turning your clothes inside out for drying is a thing too. It helps protect them from sun damage (if you’re air-drying outside) or the heat of the dryer. Trust me, your clothes will thank you.

Another less well known benefit of drying clothes inside out is the reduction of static cling. This weird phenomena is caused when clothes rub together while in the dryer.

It causes an electrical charge to build up which can be avoided if you turn the items inside out first. This stops the outer surface from interacting with other surfaces which reduces the chance of static build up.

Plus the accumulated fibres from dryer lint can cause damage to your appliance. Drying inside out helps prevent this.

But It’s Not All Gravy…

Although the benefits of turning clothes inside out before washing are many, there are a few disadvantages too. These include;

It Takes Time

Of course turning clothes inside out before putting them in the washer takes time. Plus turning them the right side round again also adds minutes to your washing routine.

Doesn’t Always Remove External Stains

If your favourite tee shirt has a stain on it and you turn it inside out before washing, you’re effectively hiding the stain from the detergent. This can mean that it’s still there after the cycle has ended.

Could Possibly Damage Delicates

If you’re washing wool or silk clothes, turning them inside out first can damage the fibres. But as you wouldn’t usually wash delicates in the machine anyway, this shouldn’t be a problem.

So, Are You Gonna Try It?

There you have it! Turning your clothes inside out before washing isn’t just some random idea, it actually works (for the most part). From keeping your colours bold to saving your prints, and minimising wear and tear, this simple switch can make a big difference.

Give it a go next laundry day, and let us know how it works for you! Got any laundry hacks of your own? Drop them in the comments below, we’re all ears!

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