Guides: Organising garment sorting before laundry

Start with care labels, then separate items needing different handling or specialist cleaning. Laundry volume and garment priorities help plan around appliances and available time.

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Start with care labels, then separate items needing different handling or specialist cleaning. Laundry volume and garment priorities help plan around appliances and available time.

Read care labels before sorting
Identify the garments needed first
Set aside items unsuitable for a household washing machine

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