Laundry instructions for winter clothing: which can be ignored?
Recently, I bought the following:
-Uniqlo Heattech Super Warm Base Layer
-Uniqlo Fleece Full Zip-Up Mid Layer
-Muji Lustrous Wool Mix Thin Socks
The wash instructions for all three of these items are quite finicky. I'll start with the socks.
For the first wash, which of these instructions can be safely ignored, and which should absolutely be followed? Are Shout Colour Catchers recommended to prevent colour bleeding? And what counts as "dark colours", anyway?
Also, I've never hand-washed socks in my life. How do I know how much detergent to use? How much water to use? Can I add washing soda to boost the detergent power? How long do I scrub for? I really regret not taking Home Ec in school...
-Uniqlo Heattech Super Warm Base Layer
-Uniqlo Fleece Full Zip-Up Mid Layer
-Muji Lustrous Wool Mix Thin Socks
The wash instructions for all three of these items are quite finicky. I'll start with the socks.
- Hand wash cold, line dry in shade
- Use neutral detergent
- Wash separately
- Max 40°C, mild process (what does "mild process" even mean?)
- Do not tumble dry
- Line dry in the shade
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Wash dark colours separately
- No optical brighteners
- Do not soak
- Use cleaning net
For the first wash, which of these instructions can be safely ignored, and which should absolutely be followed? Are Shout Colour Catchers recommended to prevent colour bleeding? And what counts as "dark colours", anyway?
Also, I've never hand-washed socks in my life. How do I know how much detergent to use? How much water to use? Can I add washing soda to boost the detergent power? How long do I scrub for? I really regret not taking Home Ec in school...
