If your paper towel is red, your clothing may bleed. To release the additional color, soak your clothing in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. This should get rid of the remaining pigment. Then, wash the clothing with other red garments. If there is no red on the paper towel, it is safe to wash with other colors like orange, pink, and purple.

The chloride in the salt prevents fading.

If you use warm or hot water, your clothing may appear dull over time.

If you put your red clothing in the dryer, the color may fade over time.

If you have a small load of laundry, fill up the cap about halfway full. If washing a large load, use a full cap of detergent.

If you use a warm or hot wash setting, the dye on your clothing may bleed to your other garments, and the clothing may fade over time.

When the wash cycle is complete, remove your clothing right away. This way, they smell clean and fresh rather than soggy and mildewy.

You can easily wash your garments by hand, though it may take a bit more effort than using the machine.

Use half a cap of detergent if you have a small load. Use a full cap of detergent if washing a large load.

If you scrub or twist the clothing, they can stretch out or get damaged.

When the water runs without any bubbles in it, your clothing is free of soap.