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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

Can I dry white clothes with colors? Expert advice for avoiding laundry mishaps

A wicker landry basket with white washing piled up inside

It can be tempting to mix white clothes with colors in the dryer. Putting them in together could make doing the laundry faster, and if you don’t have a full load of either, the thought of saving energy is also appealing.

But less time spent in the laundry room isn’t a reward worth having if it results in ruined clothes as previously pristine whites take on a distinct tint of color.

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