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I am obsessive about washing clothes at the proper temperature. I used to wash everything in cold but then I had boys and it seems that when you have real actual dirt on the clothes it comes out better in a warm water wash. So if it is theirs and it can be washed in warm it gets washed in warm. In our bathrooms we do not have room for  multiple hampers so everything just goes in one and them I have to sort everything later.

 Instead of having to read each tab, figure out the international clothing symbols or figure out where they hid the English directions amongst 42 languages,  I have marked each tab with a "W" or a "C" for warm or cold. I use a black sharpie on most things- it is the most reliable. When I have to I use the silver but have not decided how long lasting they are yet. For jeans I also mark on the pockets. This has reduced the time it takes me to sort the clothes.

What would really work for me now is if I taught my kids how to do the laundry!!

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Posted by Bobbi

What a clever girl you are!
Blessings!
Bobbi

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Posted by Pmom@ Chocolate and Garlic

I have never heard any suggestion like this. It seems like a great idea--the perfect thing. And it might make it easier for my husband and kids to help me with the laundry. Just curious: why do you use a Sharpie rather than a laundry marker?

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Posted by kancel

I started using a sharpie because when I decided to do this my rub-a-dub pen was dried up and I could not find one the next time I went to the store. I have found that the clothes that have actually been around for a few boys do need to be remarked- but it takes a LONG time to wash off.

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Posted by Anonymous

This is a really great idea!

I am forever looking at the tags.

Thanks for sharing!

Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife
http://xboxwife.blogspot.com/

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Posted by Anonymous

I love Sharpies. They are the best things ever. I am totally going to use your idea! Thanks so much for posting this!

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Posted by Anonymous

Nice idea, will have to use this.
Susan
www.coloradogirl007.blogspot.com

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Posted by Anonymous

Actual real dirt, huh? lol.

I've started doing this too...cleaner clothes, but so much for saving money on hot water!

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Posted by dutchnic

Thanks for that great advice! That might help my husband understand laundry too!

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