Memories of my mother meticulously teaching me laundry sorting, emphasizing categorizing into whites, darks, and colors to maintain their original hues, remain vividly etched in my mind. A common practice aimed at preserving the integrity of fabrics and colors during washes. But did you know that contemporary practices, especially among younger generations, might not align with these traditional laundry guidelines?


The Generational Divide in Laundry Practices


A tweet on August 1st by Zach Silberberg opened a window into generational laundry habits, stating, “Y’all wanna talk about generational divides? I don’t know anyone under 40 who separates laundry into lights and darks.” It wasn’t a solitary thought - over 435,000 people liked the tweet, indicating a massive tilt in laundry perspectives among younger individuals. Another user, McKenzie Dewese, conducted a little poll, asking, “If you’re under 40, pls answer: Do you separate your dark and light laundry?” with a surprising 48% responding with a ‘no’.


The Cold Wash Concession


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