How do I wash my clothes without having them shrink on me?

Question

I have darks and whites and I want to wash them today, but I do not want to shrink them, I am going to a laundromat, which settings should I use?

Answer 1

do a load of whites and a load of darks, separately. cold water for both. dry on low heat and u'll b fine...

Answer 2

Go through your wash basket. Separate 'delicates' or 'gentle cycle' clothing.
Spot treat all stains before leavingf or laundromat.
Then put all whites together, all colors [ brights ], and darks.
Separate towels [ they will get lint all over your clothes ] and sheets.
I wash all my clothing on cold, and either gentle[ bras, panties, hose, tights, fancy tops ] or permanent press settings [ unless you have been shoveling manure- then you may need heavy duty, and hot water ]. ].
I wash towels etc. and sheets on warm, permanent press.
Put dryer on low if item says so - [ I would just hang it up or lie flat to dry at home.]
Follow instructions to dry all items - double check labels and for stains before you dry them.
Fold as soon as they are dry.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Wash them and Hang dry outside don't use a dryer... cold water should be used on new clothes to keep shape...sometimes dryer can shink clothes that are set!!to size.

Answer 4

warm/hot water makes them shrink cool/cold water doesent. But you should use cold for darks and cool or warm for whites. If your gonna mix them dont put any red with whites or bright colors like neon yellow or anything with whites.

Answer 5

dry them on air dry or hang the up wet. it depends on the time limit u have. u can also dry them half way them hang them and let them air dry. gud luck wit that ;)

Answer 6

Dont wash them on you.

Answer 7

cold water and hang dry