Separate white clothes from colored clothes
Check care labels before washing
Sort by fabric type and soil level
Pre-treat stains before washing
Use detergent made for whites or regular detergent
Add bleach only if the care label allows it
Set the washing machine to the appropriate cycle
Use hot water for durable whites if allowed
Use warm or cold water for delicate whites
Do not overload the washing machine
Start the wash cycle
Remove clothes promptly after washing
Dry whites according to care labels
Avoid drying in direct sunlight if fabric may yellow
Clean the washing machine regularly