Check the tags for special washing instructions . Most clothes are machine washable, but always check the tag for further instructions. Some clothes might shrink if you use warm or hot water to wash. Some might be able to handle bleach and some might not.

To protect all clothes from the damage that a washing machine can do, zip all zippers, and turn the clothes inside out before washing. Choose the right setting: Washing machines have settings for water temperature. Use hot water for light-colored items th

If using detergent pods, color-safe bleach or fabric softener crystals, add them directly to the tub before loading clothes. Do not put in the dispenser or on top of clothes. Use designated dispensers when adding liquid chlorine bleach and fabric softener