Water temperature
What temperature to wash white clothes?
Warm water works for many white clothes. Use hot water only when the care label allows and the fabric is sturdy enough for it.
Temperature
Warm or hot water if the care label allows
Cycle
Normal
Spin
Medium or high spin
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.