2006-06-08 02:40:20 · 12 answers · asked by Crystal S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Yes it does (will specific materials), the only clothes you can wash in hot water is white.. because the others, apart from shrinking loose there colour if its too hot.
2006-06-08 02:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the quality of the garment. I wash all my clothes (Except WOOL) with pretty hot water 50°C+. I have a washer which heats the water and you can set the temp you want. Whites get washed with almost boiling water and nothing ever has shrunk!
2006-06-08 14:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by nysega 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your clothes have a tag on them that tells you how to wash them, you really should follow the suggestions, washing things in hot water, that do not need hot water(only whites should be done in hot water) can damage the clothes over time.
2006-06-08 09:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by whatelks67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely. Read the label for proper laundering instructions. Most fabrics will shrink because the hot water shrinks the fiber.
2006-06-08 11:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It does shrink clothes. I think it also shrinks in hot water. But Im not sure how to avoid this.
2006-06-08 09:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by dog_hell_red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not too much of shrinkage but it harms the colour of the cloth and even spoils the cloth.
2006-06-15 08:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, especially wool, mohair, and cashmere. It also adds to your energy bills. I wash my clothes and linens in cold water nowadays. Everything gets just as clean, and I save a bit on my oil and electric bills.
2006-06-08 09:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water will shrink wool and totally ruin it. Anything 100% cotton will shrink, but not enough to even notice. Read your care labels.
2006-06-08 09:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the label on the clothing...if it is mostly cotton...then yes it will shrink some; maybe a lot. ususally a hot dryer will shrink it more.
2006-06-08 09:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by JD's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-08 12:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by ergoa112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋