Don’t forget to double-check those pockets!
The modern electric washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.
The modern appliance transformed our lives, letting us get out of spending hours in thelaundry room.
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It’s a miracle product.
Hand-wash or dry clean those items instead.
Lace can also get damaged.
Don’t have a mesh bag?
Apillowcasewill do the trick.
Luckily, the solution is easy: Simply check pockets while you load the machine.
Clothes with pet hair can clump and stick to the washing machine, and spread to the next load.
Plus, all that hair can run down your drain, clogging pipes.
Plus, overloading can lead to breakdowns.
Suits
Suits tend to be high-priced, special-occasion clothing made of high-quality fabric.
Instead, bring them to the dry cleaner.
In between dry cleaner drop-offs, use a steamer to de-wrinkle your suit.
U.S. Department of Energy.Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety - Energy.
