Remember to always search your pockets before putting work shirts, trousers or skirts into the washing machine, to avoid damaging your clothes and the machine itself.

Sort your work attire by type of fabric, so you can choose the correct washing settings. 

To keep your darks dark, turn the clothing inside out before washing. To keep your white shirts crisp, avoid using chlorine bleach and separate them from coloured garments.

Wash your work attire with cold water to avoid stretching the fabric, and add Sta-soft Lavender Fresh fabric softener to your next load, for a calming scent all day long.

Some simple laundry tips can help to ensure your business attire, school clothes, and formal wear are always fresh and looking great:

• Do check labels for the correct temperature, setting, and detergent type.

• Do separate your laundry into four piles before washing: whites, lights, darks, and delicates.

• Don't combine fabrics that use different washing settings in one load, as this can damage the garments.

• Do measure your laundry detergent and fabric softener, to avoid leaving residue on your clothes.

• Do turn delicate items inside out to protect them from wear and tear.

• Don't overload your washing machine, because your clothes need to circulate to be cleaned.

• Do test dark colours before washing them, by putting drops of water onto the dark area to see if the colours run.

• Don’t wash fluffy items with normal items, as the fluff may stick to other fabrics, which can be difficult to remove.