On Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:15:12 -0700 (PDT), itsjoannotjoann
> wrote:

>On Sep 25, 2:34*am, Goomba > wrote:
>> itsjoannotjoann wrote:
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>> > I only use dishcloths and use a clean one every time I do dishes.
>> > Dishcloths and dishtowels are washed in the washer with nothing else.
>>
>> Why with nothing else? Do you think they're going to harm other items?
>> I'd just toss 'em in with my whites (which get bleached) and then into
>> the dryer with everything else.
>
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>My dishcloths and dishtowels are colored, predominately red.

By the 2nd wash the color no longer bleeds... and when new they should
be washed before 1st use. In fact all washables should be laundered
before use (especially intimate clothing), new gear is dirty gear...
wearing new panties right out of the package is like using brand new
dinnerware before washing. One should never use new bed linens,
comforters, towels and such without laundering. And laundry bleach is
unnecessary, modern laundry detergents sanitize and brighten just as
well, actually better... all chlorine bleach does is deteriorate
fabrics. Chlorine bleach should never be in anyone's home, chlorine
bleach fumes cause irreversable respiratory disease... folks who swim
in a pool containing chlorine may as well smoke.