Clothes of different colors in the same washing machine - Alina Mosinyan/Shutterstock There are many things people get wrong when doing laundry that can inadvertently damage their clothes. Yes, most ...

Stick with a gentle or normal cycle using cold water and a shorter run time to help prevent fading, shrinking, and everyday wear and tear. Skip high dryer heat whenever you can—opt for low heat or air ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many things people get wrong when doing laundry that can inadvertently damage their clothes. Yes, most of us are aware ...