Have you ever brought home a new white shirt only to realize that all your other whites are rather yellow and dark compared to the new one? That kind of wakeup call can inspire you to take better care of your white garments.

Whether you wash and fold your clothes at home or the local laundromat, you can surely benefit from the following pointers on how to keep your whites white:

• Wash Whites Often: Even if you were extra careful today not to spill anything on your white shirt, that doesn’t mean it’s still clean. Sweat and other bodily excretions are sometimes unnoticeable, but they are there. These soils build up over time, making them harder to wash off. When you visit your local laundromat, take advantage of their powerful washers to clean a batch of your whites.

• Clean Stains Immediately: If you know that you’ve spilled something on your white garment, don’t wait until you have a hamper full of dirty clothes before you wash it. Act fast and rub a full-strength enzyme detergent and let it sit for about 15 minutes, then proceed with washing the material.

• Follow the Care Label: Garments often come with a handy care label, and it’s not there to show off the brand. If the label says to use warm water only, do so to prevent garment damage.

• Don’t Overload the Washing Machine: Filling your washing machine to the brim will mean that your clothes will have less space to circulate. Less circulation equals less cleaning action. If you have several large loads and little time to spare, a local laundromat can provide cleaning services or offer multiple machines to use.

• Separate Colored Clothes From Whites: This is probably the most basic rule in washing clothes. However, it’s still overlooked. Remember, if you don’t want to end up with several pinkish-white clothes, separate your loads.

Everyone has busy days, and the best of us might not have the time to wash a large load of laundry. Fortunately, that’s not an issue when a local laundromat like The Wash House Laundromat in Littleton, CO, can fluff and fold your garments for you. Call (720) 531-2178 for inquiries, or visit their website to learn more about their coin-operated laundry machines and excellent services.