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8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Secondhand Clothes

  Unlike regular laundry, secondhand clothes may have more dirt, lint, pilling, etc. In many cases, people make simple mistakes in washing thrifted clothing, which significantly reduces their lifecycle. In this blog, we will mention the top 8 mistakes to avoid when cleaning secondhand clothes. Let’s get started!   1. Not checking the care label When it comes to thrifted clothing, there is so much that you might not know about the fabric. Is it washable? Can it be tossed into a dryer? What temperature is best for ironing it? Luckily, you can find all of this information on the small care label attached to the garment. 2. Not removing stains before washing The older a stain gets, the harder it is to take it off. That’s why it might be more challenging to remove stubborn stains from preloved or thrifted clothing. Using spot treatments such as Vanish is a great way to effectively clean your preloved garments. 3. Going overboard with the detergent Adding more than the required amount of