Laundry Separation & Why It Matters

At A Touch of Class, we put clothing in the VIP section. Our wardrobe care specialists work hard to clean every piece of clothing we touch carefully, safely, and without damaging the integrity of the fabric, and separation is a key part of that care. For this blog, we will give some details on how, and why, to separate clothes in the laundry or dry cleaning process.

Specialized Cleaning

Separating loads is important because, just like people, every piece of clothing is different. They come in various fabrics, clothing styles, colors, and materials, and each one of the properties requires different kinds of care in the wash. Separation allows for optimal cleaning of each piece of clothing without unnecessary wear or damage, keeping your clothes comfortable and elegant for as long as possible.

Kinds Of Laundry Separation

While most people understand the principle of sorting by color (or at the very least, sorting darker clothes from lighter clothes), there are a number of other factors to consider in separation, including:

• Weight: Heavier, thicker fabrics take longer in the wash to get stains out, but because they are thicker, they can withstand these longer, tougher washes. Thinner clothing, on the other hand, can get damaged if washed for too long, which is why it is important to separate heavy from light clothes.
• Bleeding: Many garments, particularly new ones, will have fabric that is prone to bleeding. For a proper wash, it is critical to pretest clothes and separate out any bleeders. This protects the color of the other clothes in the wash.
• Colors: It is absolutely critical to keep light and white colored garments separate from darker colored garments. This protects all your clothes from discoloration, keeping them looking great and preventing color bleed.

Contact Your Local Marin County Dry Cleaner Valet Today!

Naturally, at A Touch of Class, we take care to separate all the clothes we handle by all these factors, and that is just one part of how we go the extra mile to protect your fine clothing and garments. If you would like to find out more about our laundry, wash and fold, and dry cleaning services and learn how our valet delivers your clothes straight to your door, feel free to call us at (415) 453-8620 for our San Rafael location or (415) 461-3743 for our Ross location, or reach out to us at our contact page. We service the surrounding areas within San Francisco and Marin County, including Novato, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, El Campo, and Paradise Cay. We look forward to hearing from you soon!