Does Chlorine Ruin Clothes? Plus Other Summer Laundry Questions Answered
Summer usually means more time outside, more trips to the pool, and a lot more laundry. Between swimsuits, towels, sweaty clothes, and sunscreen stains, summer laundry can quickly become harder on fabrics than people expect.
One of the most common questions people ask is: does chlorine ruin clothes? The short answer is yes—over time, chlorine can damage fabrics if clothing and towels aren’t washed properly after swimming.
Here’s what to know about chlorine, summer laundry, and how to keep your clothes feeling fresher all season long.