# Articles about “fabric care” | Launderwise Blog --- # fabric care 18 articles on this topic Popular tags [fabric care 18 ](/blog/tag/fabric-care/index.md)[stain removal 17 ](/blog/tag/stain-removal/index.md)[laundry tips 7 ](/blog/tag/laundry-tips/index.md)[laundry 4 ](/blog/tag/laundry/index.md)[appliance care 4 ](/blog/tag/appliance-care/index.md)[washing machine 4 ](/blog/tag/washing-machine/index.md)[dryer 3 ](/blog/tag/dryer/index.md)[delicates 3 ](/blog/tag/delicates/index.md)[how to wash 3 ](/blog/tag/how-to-wash/index.md)[drying 2 ](/blog/tag/drying/index.md)[odour 2 ](/blog/tag/odour/index.md)[synthetics 2 ](/blog/tag/synthetics/index.md)[detergents 2 ](/blog/tag/detergents/index.md)[buying guide 2 ](/blog/tag/buying-guide/index.md)[troubleshooting 2](/blog/tag/troubleshooting/index.md) 18 articles [![How to Tumble Dry Clothes: Settings, Heat Levels and Cost](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes/index.md) [How To Wash · June 11, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes/index.md) ## [How to Tumble Dry Clothes: Settings, Heat Levels and Cost](/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes/index.md) [Pick the right dryer heat and cycle, use the moisture sensor not a timer, cut wrinkles, and know what a load really costs — US and EU.](/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-tumble-dry-clothes/index.md) [![How to Wash Gym Clothes Without the Stink](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-activewear-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-activewear/index.md) [How To Wash · June 9, 2026 · 9 min](/blog/how-to-wash-activewear/index.md) ## [How to Wash Gym Clothes Without the Stink](/blog/how-to-wash-activewear/index.md) [Wash activewear cool and inside out, skip the fabric softener, and air-dry it. Here's the sourced routine — and what the science says about the stink.](/blog/how-to-wash-activewear/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-activewear/index.md) [![How to Iron a Shirt: The Order That Prevents Re-Wrinkling](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt/index.md) [How To Wash · June 8, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt/index.md) ## [How to Iron a Shirt: The Order That Prevents Re-Wrinkling](/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt/index.md) [Iron a shirt in the right order — collar, cuffs, sleeves, yoke, then the panels — at the care-label heat. A standards-anchored, fabric-by-fabric method.](/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-iron-a-shirt/index.md) [![How to Wash Fleece Without Wrecking the Loft](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-fleece-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-fleece/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 8, 2026 · 9 min](/blog/how-to-wash-fleece/index.md) ## [How to Wash Fleece Without Wrecking the Loft](/blog/how-to-wash-fleece/index.md) [Polyester fleece hates two things: high heat and fabric softener. Wash it cold with a mild detergent, skip the softener, and dry low or hang.](/blog/how-to-wash-fleece/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-fleece/index.md) [![How to Wash Linen Without Shrinking It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-linen-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-linen/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 8, 2026 · 9 min](/blog/how-to-wash-linen/index.md) ## [How to Wash Linen Without Shrinking It](/blog/how-to-wash-linen/index.md) [Linen is stronger than cotton and softens with every wash. Wash it cool and gentle, skip the softener, air-dry, and iron it damp.](/blog/how-to-wash-linen/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-linen/index.md) [![How to Wash Spandex Without Wrecking the Stretch](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-spandex-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-spandex/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 8, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-wash-spandex/index.md) ## [How to Wash Spandex Without Wrecking the Stretch](/blog/how-to-wash-spandex/index.md) [Wash spandex cool, skip the dryer and the hot iron, and never chlorine-bleach it. It's almost always a blend, so the care label governs. Heat is the enemy.](/blog/how-to-wash-spandex/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-spandex/index.md) [![How to Wash Viscose Without Shrinking or Distorting It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-viscose-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-viscose/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 8, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-wash-viscose/index.md) ## [How to Wash Viscose Without Shrinking or Distorting It](/blog/how-to-wash-viscose/index.md) [Hand wash viscose in cool water, never wring, then dry it flat. It weakens when wet, so machine wash only if the label allows. The label always wins.](/blog/how-to-wash-viscose/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-viscose/index.md) [![What Fabrics Can You Bleach? A Fibre-by-Fibre Safety Guide](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach-cover.webp)](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 8, 2026 · 10 min](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) ## [What Fabrics Can You Bleach? A Fibre-by-Fibre Safety Guide](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [The care label's bleach symbol decides. Never chlorine-bleach wool, silk, spandex or non-colourfast colours; use a colour-safe oxygen bleach instead.](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-bleach/index.md) [![What Can (and Can't) Go in the Tumble Dryer? A Fibre Guide](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry-cover.webp)](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry/index.md) [How To Wash · June 8, 2026 · 10 min](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry/index.md) ## [What Can (and Can't) Go in the Tumble Dryer? A Fibre Guide](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry/index.md) [The tumble-dry symbol decides. Cotton and sturdy synthetics tumble at the heat the dots show; wool, silk, spandex and viscose belong on the airer.](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/what-fabrics-can-you-tumble-dry/index.md) [![How to Wash Cashmere Without Ruining It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 4, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere/index.md) ## [How to Wash Cashmere Without Ruining It](/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere/index.md) [Hand washing is safest for cashmere: cool water, an enzyme-free wool wash, never wring. Some pieces machine-wash on a cold wool cycle if the label allows.](/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-cashmere/index.md) [![How to Get Smell Out of Clothes (Sweat, Musty, Smoke)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes-cover.webp)](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 3, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) ## [How to Get Smell Out of Clothes (Sweat, Musty, Smoke)](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Get sweat, musty and smoke smells out of clothes with a vinegar or baking-soda soak, the right temperature, oxygen bleach and enzymes — and clean your machine.](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [![How to Wash a Bra Without Ruining It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [How To Wash · June 3, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) ## [How to Wash a Bra Without Ruining It](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [Hand wash bras cold with a mild detergent, or machine wash on delicate in a mesh bag with hooks fastened. Avoid the dryer: heat degrades elastane.](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [![How to Remove Pilling From Clothes (and Stop It Coming Back)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes-cover.webp)](/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 3, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes/index.md) ## [How to Remove Pilling From Clothes (and Stop It Coming Back)](/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes/index.md) [Pilling is loose fibres rubbed into balls. Remove pills with a fabric shaver, comb or stone — flat, light strokes — then prevent more with a cool, gentle wash.](/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/remove-pilling-from-clothes/index.md) [![How to Wash Cotton Without Shrinking or Fading It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-cotton-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-cotton/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 2, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-wash-cotton/index.md) ## [How to Wash Cotton Without Shrinking or Fading It](/blog/how-to-wash-cotton/index.md) [Cotton can shrink with heat, moisture and agitation. Wash cool, dry low, sort by colour, and follow the care label to protect size and shade.](/blog/how-to-wash-cotton/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-cotton/index.md) [![How to Wash a Down Jacket Without Flattening It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/wash-down-jacket-cover.webp)](/blog/wash-down-jacket/index.md) [How To Wash · June 2, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/wash-down-jacket/index.md) ## [How to Wash a Down Jacket Without Flattening It](/blog/wash-down-jacket/index.md) [A down jacket goes flat because the filling clumps when wet. Wash gentle and cold, dry low with dryer balls, and dry it fully — the loft comes back.](/blog/wash-down-jacket/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/wash-down-jacket/index.md) [![How to Wash Jeans Without Fading Them](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading-cover.webp)](/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 2, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading/index.md) ## [How to Wash Jeans Without Fading Them](/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading/index.md) [Wash jeans inside out, cold, on a gentle cycle, then air-dry in the shade. Fading is normal; this source-backed routine slows it down.](/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/wash-jeans-without-fading/index.md) [![How to Wash Polyester Without Damaging It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/wash-polyester-cover.webp)](/blog/wash-polyester/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 2, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/wash-polyester/index.md) ## [How to Wash Polyester Without Damaging It](/blog/wash-polyester/index.md) [Polyester is durable but heat-sensitive and odour-prone. Wash cool, skip softener on performance synthetics, dry low or air-dry.](/blog/wash-polyester/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/wash-polyester/index.md) [![How to Wash Silk Without Ruining It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it-cover.webp)](/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 2, 2026 · 13 min](/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it/index.md) ## [How to Wash Silk Without Ruining It](/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it/index.md) [Wash silk only when the label allows it: cold water, silk-safe detergent, no wringing, and flat shade drying. Skip risky pieces.](/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/wash-silk-without-ruining-it/index.md) ## Most read articles Selection [1](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) ### [Best Laundry Stain Remover: Attributed Picks by Stain and Fabric](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [Stain Removal•12 min](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [2](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) ### [Laundry Basics: A Simple Starter Guide](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) [How To Wash•10 min](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md)