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Clothes Washing
Fresh clothes protect your skin and your confidence.
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Basic laundry: hand wash or machine wash.
Video created by EmpowerHygiene Volunteers, Isis Samuels and Linna Su 🧡
Why this matters
Clean clothes reduce body odour, skin irritation and the spread of bacteria.
Step-by-step guide
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Sort clothes by colour (whites, colours, darks).
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Check labels for water temperature and instructions.
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Turn dark clothes inside-out to protect colour.
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Measure detergent: more is not better.
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Select the right cycle (delicate, normal, heavy).
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For hand wash: soak in soapy water, gently agitate, rinse.
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Air dry or use a dryer according to the label.
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Fold or hang once dry to avoid wrinkles.
💡 Practical & quick tips
- ✓Wash underwear and socks after every wear.
- ✓Jeans and sweaters can be worn a few times before washing.
- ✓Treat stains quickly with cold water.
- ✓A tablespoon of white vinegar in the rinse helps with odour.
- ✓Zip up zippers and close velcro before washing.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- •Overloading the machine, so clothes won't get clean.
- •Mixing bright reds with whites.
- •Leaving damp clothes in the machine; they'll smell.
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