hot water wash
Heated cleaning cycle
A hot water wash is a laundry cycle using heated water, typically for whites, towels, and heavily soiled items where sanitation matters: Use a hot water wash for the bedding after someone's been sick.
The heat kills bacteria and removes oils but can shrink fabrics or fade colors.
Cold water wash is the energy-efficient alternative for most loads.
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- soakSaturate with liquid
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- laundry dayScheduled clothes-cleaning time
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
fabric softener · sanitize · steaming · scalding · cycle · machine · fabric · clothes · suds · agitate · tumble · whites · color safe · disinfect · temperature · shrink · spin · load
- fleasflea, fleas, cat flea, dog flea, sand flea
- Hospital Laundrybed linens, linens, scrubs, gowns, towels
- Degreasingdegreaser, solvent, grease cutter, mineral spirits, brake cleaner