Need help removing a tricky stain? Want your clothes to last longer? Want to know the best way to iron? Our laundry tips are packed with quick, easy to follow solutions. You’ll even find a handy guide to all those confusing washing symbols on your care labels.
Acrylic Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool or warm water in the gentle cycle.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Dry flat on a towel.
Cotton Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water for dark colored clothes, warm for colors, and hot for whites. Use the gentle cycle when possible, or the normal setting for more heavily soiled clothing.
To Dry
Tumble dry.
Denin Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Wash in cool water for dark colored denim, warm for colored or white denim.
To Dry
Tumble dry
Linen Fabric Care Guide
To Wash Wash in cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Tumble dry.
Tip from Jil
Never store dirty linen, it will attract mildew.
Microfiber Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Check the label. Sometimes microfiber garments can include Rayon. If it does, avoid using chlorine bleach and do not twist or wring.
Nylon Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Nylon should be laundered separately from other laundry items. Hint: most bathing suits are nylon.
Polyester Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Tumble dry.
Tip from Jil
When ironing, make sure the steam is not too hot: use a moderately warm steam setting.
Rayon Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Do not twist or wring. Also, avoid the use of chlorine bleach.
Silk Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Roll in a towel to dry keeping the garment flat as you roll. Do not twist or wring.
Spandex Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Tip from Jil
Avoid using chlorine bleach. Use a low heat setting when ironing.
Velour Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Let drip dry.
Wool Fabric Care Guide
To Wash
Use cool or warm water and the gentle cycle setting.
To Dry
Dry flat in the shade and away from heat.
Tip from Jil
Wash your garments inside out. Then keep away from sunlight and heat while drying to prevent shrinkage.