Laundry guide

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How to care for your children’s clothes?

1. Separate colours and cold rinse first

Separate out light & dark colours to prevent colour run.

Always run a short cold prewash / rinse cycle before the main wash to dislodge dirt & stains - no detergent needed.

This stops the heat of the main wash setting in stains.

2. Use a 30º or 40º cottons cycle

30º is gentle on clothes yet hot enough to remove everyday dirt. For stains increase to 40. And after sickness use 60º.

Water is essential for proper cleaning. A long cottons cycle uses enough water to remove stains.

Please check care labels in garments as some delicate / outdoor clothes should be washed cold

3. Use our recommended detergents

We love detergents which remove stains AND protect clothes. Laundry liquid is best for stains and colour protection.

Adjust amounts for water hardness and soiling (kids clothes = heavy soiling) to get the best clean. 3cm suds mid-cycle means you’ve got the right amount.

3. Reshape when wet and dry in daylight

Gently stretch wet clothes back into shape, untwisting seams & flattening appliques.

Hang to dry in daylight - in a window or outside - to fade any stains left after the wash (see overleaf).

If possible don't tumble dry - it damages clothing fibres, causes bobbling and changes the shape of clothes