Useless precaution or important necessity? Why turn your clothes inside out before putting them in the washing machine

Doing the laundry is one of the household chores that we do most frequently, yet we still make mistakes. What is the correct temperature for washing certain fabrics? How much can we put in the washing machine? How to separate the garments properly? What is the difference between a detergent and a fabric softener? These are just some of the questions we regularly ask ourselves when doing the washing.

Many of us probably remember seeing our mothers or grandmothers turning all the clothes inside out before placing them into the washing machine; some may continue this habit, while others have dropped it. But, in fact, turning washing inside out is good practice.

So, why is turning clothes inside out before washing so important? We explain why below:

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When we are about to do the laundry, there are some general rules to always keep in mind:

• it is best to separate the garments by type, since each fabric has a preferred washing temperature and washing cycle;
• although today color catcher inserts allow us to wash all the laundry in one go, to avoid unpleasant accidents from happening, it is best to also separate the garments by color;
• pay attention to the use of detergents and softeners: an excessive quantity or a poor quality product can prove to be counter-productive.

Finally, a fundamental rule that many ignore, is to turn all the clothes inside out before washing. This step is very important for 4 main reasons:

1. it preserve colors: fabrics of poor quality or in dark colors or made of natural fibers easily lose their color during washing and soon become faded and dull. To keep your colors brighter for longer, turning the garments inside out before putting them in the washing machine is a perfect solution;
2. cleans the fabric in contact with the skin better: although the external part of the fabric is certainly more in contact with polluting substances and at risk of stains, the internal part is the one that constantly remains in contact with our skin and it is therefore essential to clean and sanitize it always optimally; this is easily possible when we turn the garments inside out before washing;
3. prevents detergent stains: detergents can sometimes settle on fabrics leaving even indelible stains; this problem is easily avoided if the garments are turned inside out before washing;
4. preserves the fabrics: the quality of our fabrics is progressively lost with each wash and for this reason it is essential to turn the garments inside out, especially those in delicate fabrics such as wool or silk; in fact, washing inside out protects the fabric from damage from washing, maintaining its quality for longer. Some garments also have applications such as rhinestones, sequins, lace and embroidery that could get damaged or damage your washing machine, but if you turn the garments inside out they will be protected by the fabric.

Will you follow these steps next time you do the washing?