Fabrics and special items

Yes for washable wool: cold water, gentle or wool cycle, half a sheet, and lay flat to dry. Just 7 has no enzymes. Wool sweater guide.

Hand-wash in cool water with a small piece of dissolved sheet, press out water gently and dry flat. Follow the care label.

Yes for washable silk: hand-wash or delicate cycle, cold water, half a sheet, no wringing. Silk at home.

Protein-digesting enzymes can wear down protein fibers like wool and silk. Just 7 contains no enzymes.

Yes. Cool or warm water, gentle cycle, and don't overdry. Linen guide.

Yes. Cotton is what everyday loads are made of. Use one sheet for a regular load.

Yes. Wash in cool or warm water and avoid high dryer heat.

Yes. Cool water, gentle cycle, and low heat or line dry, per the care label.

Yes. Cold, gentle cycle, half to one sheet, and follow the label.

Check the label: many are hand-wash or dry-clean only. If washable, use cold water and a gentle cycle.

Yes. Cold water, inside out, no fabric softener, and air-dry if you can.

Yes. Wash inside out in cold water and skip softener, which can trap odor. Workout clothes guide.

Yes. Cold, gentle, inside out, and hang to dry. Cycling and running gear.

Most synthetic hiking clothes, yes. For tech jackets and sleeping bags, follow the maker's care instructions. Hiking gear guide.

Check the care label. Many waterproof shells need a specialty tech wash to keep their coating.

Yes, in a large front loader on a gentle cycle with one sheet and an extra rinse, then dry thoroughly. Down comforter guide.

Many are machine-washable: gentle cycle, cold, half a sheet, extra rinse, and dry low with dryer balls. Check the label.

Many pillows are washable. Wash two at a time to balance the drum, add an extra rinse, and dry fully. Pillow guide.

Usually not in a machine. Wash the cover, and spot-clean the foam per its label.

Yes. Warm or hot if allowed, one sheet, skip softener, and dry fully. Fluffy towel guide.

Hard water, too much detergent or softener buildup. Use the right dose and skip softener.

Yes. One sheet per set in warm water is a common routine. How often to wash sheets.

Check the label: many need a large-capacity washer or hand-washing. Use half to one sheet on gentle.

Yes, on gentle in cool or warm water, then dry low or as the label says.

Yes. Inside out, cold water, and less often than you think. Jeans guide.

Yes. It has no bleach. Turn darks inside out and wash cold.

Yes. Add oxygen bleach for extra brightness on tough stains.

Yes. Use one sheet with an extra rinse if you like. Baby clothes guide.

Many families wash cloth diapers with fragrance-free detergents. Check your diaper maker's care rules first, since some require specific detergents for warranty. Cloth diaper guide.

A short cold prewash, then a long hot or warm main wash with detergent, and an extra rinse. Follow your diaper maker's guidance.

Buildup usually comes from too much detergent or softeners. Use the right dose and add an extra rinse.

Rinse in cold water first, then wash cold or warm per the maker's instructions. Skip softener.

Rinse right after swimming, then hand-wash in cool water with a small piece of sheet and dry flat in shade. Swimsuit guide.

Yes. Hand-wash or use a mesh bag on gentle with half a sheet, and air-dry.

Yes. Hand-wash or mesh bag, cold, half a sheet.

Usually by hand: soak in a dissolved half sheet, scrub gently, rinse and air-dry on a form. Baseball cap guide.

Many canvas sneakers can go in the washer on gentle in a bag with half a sheet. Remove laces and insoles and air-dry.

Most can go in a mesh bag on gentle with half a sheet. Air-dry fully.

Cotton and polyester bags, yes. Grocery bag guide.

Yes. Wash separately, no softener, and air-dry or tumble low.

Yes. Cool to warm water and low dryer heat keep flannel soft. Fall laundry guide.

Yes. Cold water, gentle cycle and low or no heat to keep it soft.

Check the label. Washable ones go inside out on gentle, cold.

No. Leather and suede need specialty care.

We recommend following the care label. Some "dry clean" items can be hand-washed, but "dry clean only" means don't.

Washable curtains, yes, on gentle with one sheet. Check the label for lining or fire-retardant finishes.

Small washable rugs, yes. Check rubber backings, which may not handle hot water or high dryer heat.

Yes. Treat food and wax stains first. Holiday laundry.

Yes. Pretreat food and grease stains and wash warm if allowed.

Yes. Wash hot if allowed and dry fully.

Follow the maker's instructions: usually a large front loader, gentle cycle, extra rinse and long low-heat drying.

Check the label. Many can be hand-washed with a dissolved half sheet and air-dried.

Only if the mat maker says it's machine-washable. Many mats are spot-clean only.

Fabric ones, yes, on gentle. Check plastic liners' labels.

Removable fabric covers, often yes. Check the car seat maker's instructions, especially for child seats.

Check the labels and do a spot test. Many trims need hand-washing.

Hand-wash in cool water with a small piece of dissolved sheet and dry flat.

Hand-wash gently in cool water and test colorfastness first.

Yes for everyday cleaning. Follow your workplace rules for anything needing disinfection.

Yes. Pretreat grease and food stains and wash warm if allowed.

Yes. Turn inside out and wash cold to protect printing.

Yes. Inside out, cold, and low dryer heat help prints last.

Yes. Inside out, gentle cycle, cold water.

Hand-wash or mesh bag on gentle, cold, then air-dry.

We'd leave that to a professional cleaner.

Knit beanies: hand-wash cool and dry flat. Structured hats: see our baseball cap guide.

Most knit and fabric gloves, yes, on gentle. Leather gloves, no.

Yes. Turn them inside out to clean where it counts.

Yes. Check kids' sleepwear labels for any washing instructions.

Yes. Wash with one sheet and an extra rinse if you like.

Follow the carrier maker's instructions. Many wraps are washable on gentle, cold.

Yes. Gentle cycle, cold water, half a sheet, and air-dry.

Large items may not fit home washers. Brush off hair and dirt, then follow the maker's instructions.

If the label allows, wash cold on gentle and air-dry.

Yes. Close zippers and buttons, and wash with one sheet.

Fabric hammocks, often by hand or in a large washer on gentle. Follow the maker's care tag.

Follow the maker's care label. Some need a tech wash to keep water repellency.

Follow the care tag. Many need specialty tech washes for waterproofing.

Yes. Inside out, cold, and hang to dry.

Fabric ones, yes. Brush off dirt first. Laundry for gardeners.

Yes. Mesh or cotton bags wash fine on gentle.

No. They need a cool hand rinse with mild soap, not laundry detergent.

Yes, with your regular laundry.

It's made for everyday washable fabrics. Always follow care labels, and skip anything dry-clean only.

Many fiber toppers can go in a large washer on gentle; foam toppers usually can't. Follow the label.

Fabric mats without rubber backing, yes. Shake out dirt first and air-dry.

Yes, if they're removable and washable. Wash cold and air-dry so they don't shrink.

Fabric ones, yes. Pretreat grease and check for silicone parts.

Only as the maker directs, usually with the cord removed and on a gentle cycle.

Most quilts, yes: cold water, gentle cycle, half to one sheet. Test old or hand-dyed quilts for bleeding first.

Yes. Wash like towels: warm if allowed, one sheet, and dry fully.

Fabric lunch bags, often yes, on gentle. Insulated ones may be wipe-clean only.

Big fitted sheets wrap around everything. Wash sheets alone, don't overload, and use a gentler spin.

Rinse in cool fresh water and use a wetsuit cleaner. Don't machine-wash or tumble-dry neoprene.

Wash inside out in cold water, skip high heat, and avoid overdrying.

Yes. Rinse after use and wash with your regular laundry or baby load.

Yes. Zip it closed and wash with one sheet, then dry per the label.

Yes. Use a mesh bag and wash with your regular load.

Yes. Gentle cycle or hand-wash, cool water, and air-dry to keep the stretch.

Yes. Cold water to limit shrinking, and air-dry.

Yes, on gentle with your bedding.