How to Keep Your Clothes from Twisting in the Washing Machine

1. Sort Your Laundry Carefully
One of the most important things you can do is sort your clothes before you wash them. Don’t just separate by color; also consider the type of fabric. Lighter, more delicate fabrics like microfiber or muslin can handle a faster spin speed and are less likely to get wrinkled. On the other hand, heavier fabrics such as denim and khaki tend to wrinkle more easily, even on a gentle setting. To prevent tangling and creasing, avoid washing soft, stretchy clothes with heavy items like jeans.

2. Use Plastic Bottles in the Wash

This might sound strange, but adding a couple of clean plastic bottles to your washing machine can make a big difference. The bottles change how the water moves, which helps to increase the rotation of the clothes and stops them from twisting together. For the best results, loosen the caps on the bottles slightly to allow water to flow in and out.

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