Inspecting the clothing saves the items inside pockets from water damage while protecting the garments and your washer.
To lessen fading, turn dark clothing, such as jeans, inside out.
Lastly, unbutton all buttons.
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The agitation of the wash cycle can cause buttons to tear buttonholes.
Be sure toread the care labels on clothingitems for proper washing instructions.
Most clothing will have specific laundry treatments listed on the tags.
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Electronic car keys are especially susceptible to water damage.
Pushing the button while the item is wet can further damage the machine.
Instead, place the item in a container filled with dry rice, which helps absorb moisture.
Then make a run at use it.
Separate Into Categories
Check the labels and tags on your clothes and linens.
confirm to also pay attention to the weight of each garment.
The bag protects them from the heavy agitation might otherwise damage the fragile fabrics.
Check the loadinginstructions on your washing machine’s lidbefore putting in clothes.
If instructions are not available, the most common loading order is detergent,laundry items, and water.
Once it’s loaded, start the machine immediately.
Don’t Overload the Machine
Garments packed too tightly end up wrinkled and only partially clean.
Clothes should be distributed evenly and loosely inside the machine.
Even a large load of laundry should not fill the washer tub more than three-quarters full.
For a conventional top-loader, don’t load clothes above the agitator.
A too-heavy load can damage fabrics as they rub against the agitator.
8. choose the Proper Washing Cycle
Picking the correct cycle setting might be the most important part.
Below are the three most common types of cycles and what they mean.
