Read the care label before washing
Wash in cold water
Use a gentle cycle
Avoid high heat in the dryer
Air dry when possible
Remove clothes from the dryer while slightly damp
Do not over-dry fabrics
Wash delicate items by hand
Separate clothes by fabric type
Avoid hot water for cotton, wool, and rayon
Use low heat if machine drying is necessary
Reshape garments before drying
Dry wool and knit items flat
Follow fabric-specific washing instructions
Pre-shrink or preshrunk items when possible