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"   If new uniforms were on your back-to-school shopping list along with the notebooks, pens, and backpacks, they&amp;#039;re one investment that has to go the distance. So, to make sure your students look as good on last day of school as they did on the first, follow the garments&amp;#039; care labels and these easy laundry tips: 1. Use cold water and a gentle wash cycle to keep jumpers, skirts, and slacks from fading and looking worn. Try Green Good Housekeeping Seal-holder Tide Coldwater liquid laundry detergent to get these garments their cleanest in low water temperatures. Pour it directly on stains, too, for better removal results.  2. Tumble dry uniforms on low heat for the shortest time necessary to prevent over-drying and shrinkage. It&amp;#039;s a good idea to remove them from the dryer while slightly damp to minimize wrinkles and make ironing easier, too. 3. Wash sweaters (especially those with sewn-on patches) inside out and invest in a fabric pill remover, like the Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) tested and recommended Evercare Small Fabric Shaver ($8). It removed pesky sweater pills more quickly and thoroughly than others we tested and is super easy to use and store. 4. Consider spraying jackets, ties, and other hard-to-clean garments with a fabric protector, like Scotchgard, to help repel spills and prevent stains.  For more stain removal tips and advice, check out our online Stain-Buster Tool. To see how we test laundry detergents and appliances, fabric shavers, and all the products we recommend, sign up for a Good Housekeeping Research Institute tour. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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