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A washing machine has made laundry quicker and more convenient, but not every fabric is designed to withstand the constant ...

Any day now, someone will hopefully invent a washing machine that can sort your laundry automatically. Until then, it's up to you to make sure each item goes in the right load with the right settings.

Sorting your laundry loads is far from an extraneous step—it's an essential part of preserving and extending the life of your fabrics. While some demand gentler handling, others shed lint or have the ...