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Read Garment Care Labels Before Washing, Drying or Ironing

Follow the actual garment care label and warnings rather than choosing a wash method based on fabric alone.

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Even similar fabrics may require different treatment because of dyes, linings and trims. The U.S. FTC explains the washing, dry-cleaning, drying, ironing and warning information on care labels. Follow the actual garment instructions and local symbols.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Locate the label near the neckline, side seam or waistband.
2. Check hand wash, machine wash, dry-clean-only and do-not-wash warnings first.
3. Read permitted temperatures and cycles; do not assume hotter washing is safe.
4. Check whether tumble drying, drying temperature or air drying is specified.
5. Follow bleaching and ironing warnings, including special cautions for trims and prints.
6. Separate items with incompatible instructions and ask the maker if a label is missing.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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