Sort laundry by fabric type, color, and washing temperature
Check care labels before washing
Use the hottest water safe for the fabric
Add laundry detergent according to the load size
Use bleach only on bleach-safe white items
Use oxygen bleach for color-safe sanitizing
Wash heavily soiled items separately
Run an extra rinse cycle if needed
Dry items completely on the highest safe heat
Sun-dry items when possible
Sanitize washing machine regularly
Clean laundry baskets, hampers, and sorting bins
Wash towels, bedding, and underwear frequently
Handle contaminated laundry with gloves if needed
Seal dirty laundry until washing if it is contaminated