Treat your wardrobe with careand make it last longerby learning when and how to air-dry clothes properly.
What Clothes Can I Put in the Dryer?
But it’s always best to check the clothing care label.
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You especiallydon’t want to machine-dryanything that should bewashed by hand.
When in doubt, air-dry clothes on a clothes-drying rack.
How Should I Prep My Clothes for the Dryer?
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Before even washing clothes, you’re gonna wanna sort clothing.
Separate wash loads by:
This pre-wash prep work will make sorting clothes for the dryer easier.
However, it’s essential to separate clothes by weight when drying clothes.
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Mixing heavier items with lighter ones might mean one comes out overdried, and the other is still damp.
Give just-washed clothes a glance and a shake before tossing them into the dryer.
verify the washing machine did its part in removing stains.
If stains remain, treat them again toremove the stain entirelybefore drying.
If a stained garment goes into the dryer, the stain will likely become permanent.
How Can I Avoid Overloading the Dryer?
You might think you’re saving time and energy by packing as much into your dryer as possible.
Keep the dryer load small enough to tumble easily and freely in the dryer drum.
Doing this will help prevent you from having toiron clothes.
Why and When Should I Air-Dry Clothes?
For starters, you may want to purchase an indoor clothes-drying rack.
Most surfaces in your bathroom are waterproof, so that’s a good place to start air-drying clothes.
Here are additional tips for drying clothes indoors:
How Should I Hang Clothes on a Clothesline?
Some clothes may need a lower heat setting or even require line drying.
If no care label exists, follow these suggestions.
