Quick answer
What setting for white clothes?
Wash sturdy white clothes on normal with warm or hot water if the label allows, then dry on medium heat or lower for synthetics.
Cycle
Normal
Temperature
Warm or hot water if the care label allows
Spin
Medium or high spin
Dryer
Medium heat, or low heat for synthetics and elastics
Go deeper
Care-label caveats
- Sort whites from dark or bright colors before washing.
- Use chlorine bleach only when the fabric care label and product label both allow it.
- Treat stains before drying; dryer heat can set some stains.
- Elastic, spandex, prints, and delicate trim can be damaged by hot water or high dryer heat.
FAQ
What washer setting should I use for white clothes?
Use normal for sturdy white cottons. Choose delicate for lace, knits, synthetics, or trim that needs gentler care.
What dryer setting should I use?
Use medium heat for sturdy white cottons and low heat for synthetics, elastics, and shrink-prone garments.
What temperature should I wash white clothes in?
Warm water works for many white clothes. Use hot water only when the care label allows and the fabric is sturdy enough for it.