Laundry

A quick look at the laundry-care label on your clothes will tell you how they like to be treated. Here are a few simple guidelines.

• If you don't like the look of the instructions, don't buy it. You will end up ruining it.
• Make sure you follow the instructions.
• Wash hosiery by hand, roll up in a towel, then shake out and dry over an airer.
• Most clothes are best on a cool wash.
• Give them a good shake before you put them out to dry. Clothes benefit from being air-dried outside on the washing line. If you do not have access to an outside washing line, then use an airer. Hang shirts and dresses on a plastic hanger.
• Tumble drying is only suitable for some fabrics. Read the label.