How to Do Laundry

* Sort laundry into whites, lights, darks, and delicates.

* Sort laundry by fabric type, such as cotton, synthetic, and wool.

Step 2: Pre-treat stains

* Apply stain remover to any stains on the laundry.

* Let the stain remover sit for the amount of time specified on the product label.

Step 3: Wash laundry in the correct water temperature

* Wash whites in hot water, lights and darks in warm water, and delicates in cold water.

Step 4: Use the correct detergent amount

* Use the amount of detergent specified on the product label.

Step 5: Wash laundry on the correct cycle

* Select the appropriate cycle for the fabric type.

* Use the “normal” cycle for most items, the “gentle” cycle for delicates, and the “heavy duty” cycle for heavily soiled items.

Step 6: Dry laundry properly

* Dry laundry on a clothesline or in a dryer.

* Dry clothes on low heat to prevent damage.

* Remove clothes from the dryer promptly to prevent wrinkles.

Step 7: Fold and put away laundry

* Fold laundry neatly and put it away in the appropriate drawers or closets.

* Hang up clothes that need to be hung up, such as dresses, skirts, and pants.