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When to hang-dry
When to hang-dry — step 10 of 10 in Laundry That Doesn't Shrink or Stink. Hang-dry anything that shrinks in heat: wool, silk, linen, activewear with spandex/elastane, bras, and anything the label says 'lay flat to…
Free cleaning & laundry tip: When to hang-dry (step 10 of 10 from "Laundry That Doesn't Shrink or Stink").
Hang-dry anything that shrinks in heat: wool, silk, linen, activewear with spandex/elastane, bras, and anything the label says 'lay flat to dry.' Use a drying rack indoors or a clothesline outside. Hang shirts on hangers to reduce ironing. Clip socks in pairs so you don't lose one.
Athletic wear (polyester, nylon, spandex) should almost always be air-dried. Dryer heat breaks down the elastic fibers over time and makes the fabric feel rough and hold odor. If your gym shirts smell even after washing, switch to hang-drying and use half the detergent. You passed this course when you can sort, treat a stain, wash, and dry a mixed-fabric load without shrinking, pilling, or stinking a single item.
Pro tip: Turn activewear inside out before washing and hang-drying. It protects prints and lets the sweat-contact side face the water and air.
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