Water temperature by item
Cold, warm, or hot — when to pick which.
sheets
Warm water for sturdy cotton, cold for dark colors or delicate fabrics
towels
Warm water, or hot for white cotton towels if the label allows
a comforter
Cold or warm water
blankets
Cold water for most blankets
jeans
Cold water
pillows
Warm or cold water
shoes and sneakers
Cold water
baby clothes
Warm water, or cold for colors and delicate garments
white clothes
Warm or hot water if the care label allows
bedding
Warm for sturdy cotton, cold for colors or delicate fabrics
bath mats
Warm or cold water
small rugs
Cold water