1. Sort Your Laundry Properly
By Color: Separate your laundry into whites, darks, and colors to prevent color bleeding.
By Fabric Type: Wash delicates, heavy fabrics, and athletic wear separately to ensure they get the right care.
By Soil Level: Keep heavily soiled items separate from lightly soiled ones to avoid cross-contamination.
2. Use the Right Amount of Detergent
Measure Carefully: Always follow the dosage instructions on your Hatric detergent pack. Using too much detergent can leave residues, while using too little may not clean effectively.
Adjust for Load Size: Increase or decrease the detergent amount based on the size of the load. For larger or heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent.
3. Choose the Correct Water Temperature
Cold Water: Ideal for bright colors and delicate fabrics, preventing fading and shrinking.
Warm Water: Best for synthetic fabrics and moderately soiled clothes, balancing stain removal and color protection.
Hot Water: Effective for whites, towels, and heavily soiled items, especially for removing grease and oil stains.
4. Don’t Overload the Washer
Leave Space: Overloading your washing machine can prevent clothes from moving freely, leading to uneven cleaning. Use the palm trick—place your hand between the clothes and the drum wall; if it fits, you’ve got the right load.
5. Pre-Treat Stains Immediately
Act Fast: Apply Hatric detergent directly to stains as soon as possible for best results. Gently rub the detergent into the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before washing.
Use a Brush: For tougher stains, use a soft-bristle brush to work the detergent into the fabric.
6. Handle Delicates with Care
Use a Mesh Bag: Wash delicate items like lingerie, lace, and silk in a mesh laundry bag to protect them from snagging or stretching.
Choose a Gentle Cycle: Use the delicate or hand-wash cycle on your washing machine and cold water for sensitive fabrics
7. Air Dry When Possible
Reduce Wear: Air drying is gentler on fabrics and helps prolong the life of your clothes. Hang clothes on a line or drying rack, especially for items prone to shrinking or fading.
Avoid Direct Sunlight: For colored clothes, avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading.
8. Maintain Your Washing Machine
Clean Regularly: Run an empty wash cycle with hot water and a cup of white vinegar or baking soda once a month to remove detergent buildup and odors.
Check Seals: Wipe the door seals regularly to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
9. Store Clothes Properly
Fold or Hang: Fold heavy items like sweaters to prevent stretching and hang lighter fabrics like shirts and dresses to avoid wrinkles.
Keep Fresh: Add a sachet of fabric softener or dryer sheets to your drawers to keep clothes smelling fresh.
10. Follow Care Labels
Read Carefully: Always check the care labels on your clothes to follow the recommended washing instructions. This ensures that you’re treating each garment with the care it needs, using Hatric detergent for the best results.